Kariva for Birth Control User Reviews (Page 5)

• Mer...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 11, 2022

"I’m 23 years old and recently got diagnosed with PCOS. In October of 2021, my gyn placed me on Kariva to help with the symptoms of PCOS (acne, missed period for months, body hair). Instantly, my skin began to break out 10 times worse, but I remembered my gyn mentioning a purging period, so I continued to use the bc. Over the course of the 4 months I was on this pill, not only did my skin look terrible, but my mental health was in the gutters. I was crying every day, I was super paranoid about literally every little thing, I had suicidal thoughts and so much more than I never thought could happen to me. Often, you hear people talking about what bc does to them, but you never think you’d ever be in that position, and that’s what I thought. After giving it a chance, I returned to my gyn, and she took me off of them, and within days, my sanity returned. I’ve been off the pill for 1 month, and I can’t explain how grateful I am."

• Mad...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 18, 2016

"I am 18 and Kariva was the first birth control I was prescribed. Definitely does its job birth control-wise, there was some prolonged spotting after my first period on the pill, but my flow was steady after that. No weight changes, however, I noticed it did nothing to help my acne, which was a factor in starting birth control. My first week on the pill, I experienced heavy nausea and diarrhea, so first-timers, keep that in mind. The worst part about the experience in general was the mood swings. I have always been an anxious person by nature, but Kariva increased my level of self-consciousness, stress, and feeling of uneasiness. I also experienced some bouts of depression. All in all, it could work well for some, but I have just switched my b.c. brand."

• Anonymous
• April 12, 2010

"I tried this for several months and loved everything about it except the migraine headaches that I would experience about 2-3 times a month, and nothing would help them go away. So not sure if it's the fillers that bothered me, but I am contacting my doctor to get something different. I didn't gain weight, I didn't have mood swings, and everything was fine except the headaches."

• mia...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 25, 2016

"My doctor started me on Kariva after having a terrible experience with Chateal, which gave me terrible acne. My skin started clearing up almost immediately. I do have times when I'm just in a mood due to the extra hormones, but I have not experienced any nausea or pain with this medication. Overall, I have no true complaints about this."

• Do...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 14, 2016

"I was switched to Kariva because it was a generic version of the current birth control I was on. I do not recommend it. I would have my period normal one month, and then I would get it again 2 weeks later. The second period would last for 2 weeks. It was great for controlling acne, and I only gained 3 pounds being on it. It seemed to keep my mood swings down. The bad thing with it is I stopped taking it 2 months ago, and I have not had a period since. I did a pregnancy test with my doctor, and they verified that I was not pregnant. Downside of this is I went back to my regular birth control, and I cannot start taking it until my period starts again."

• noo...
• July 19, 2021

"I’m still currently on Kariva and have been for 3 years now. It is extremely reliable and does prevent pregnancy. However, I never cramped until I started taking it, and they are severe cramps. I used to cramp all throughout the month, but that has gone back to normal, and I only cramp while on my period. I will say, the reviews are true. I do experience depression and anxiety, and I’m positive it’s a side effect from Kariva. However, it does its job well, and I always feel protected. So I would recommend it to anyone wanting to get on birth control. It’s also a combination pill instead of a progesterone-only pill, which I really love because I have some wiggle room if I accidentally miss a pill. It also got rid of my acne! I love my skin very much since taking it."

• Anonymous
• February 10, 2009

"This pill worked fine for birth control, but I felt really down for about 2 weeks before my period. My mood swings were horrible."

• Anonymous
• May 11, 2009

"I have been on this pill for about a year, and I have lost 30 pounds. I am a little bit more moody, but I think that it is worth it."

• tan...
• April 12, 2012

"Love this pill. All birth control pills cause side effects, but this one is the best for me. A nice plus was fuller breasts."

• ano...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 30, 2020

"Helped my skin! Haven't noticed any negative side effects. So far, very happy."

• ltn...
• January 25, 2010

"I've been on Kariva for almost 5 years and absolutely loved it! No weight gain, but sometimes moody and have cramps, but that's normal."

• Ano...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 7, 2020

"This pill gave me depression, and I gained weight. I went on it to regulate my periods, and even though I finally got it when I was supposed to, it was extremely heavy and painful."

• Cbu...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 18, 2022

"I was prescribed Kariva... Three weeks later, I had a stroke."

• Ave...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• November 25, 2024

"I don't mind it, I've been taking it for around 5 years now. I had changes in the beginning with mood and weight, but it evens out after a few months. I've had no issues since."

• Deb...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• May 7, 2019

"AVOID AT ALL COSTS. I had constant vomiting, loss of appetite, hot-to-cold flashes, shaking, dizziness, to name a few. I wouldn’t give this to my worst enemy. A true nightmare."

• kat...
• November 10, 2015

"Woud not recommend! This product has given me awful breakouts and a month-long period."

• My...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 29, 2015

"I have been on Kariva for about 3 months now and noticed that my breasts hurt and are so tender. My periods last 4 days now instead of 3. I get mood swings too."

• Nop...
• April 21, 2018

"Sorry, also have horrible mood instability with this medication."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 4, 2020

"Horrible, would not recommend."