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Kariva for Birth Control User Reviews (Page 5)

Kariva has an average rating of 5.0 out of 10 from a total of 113 reviews for the treatment of Birth Control. 32% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 43% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Kariva

  • Lindsay...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • December 1, 2021

"Once the medication fully kicked into my system it started giving me severe migraines and seizures. I experienced bad mood swings acne and weight gain on this stuff as well. I was previously functionally healthy but now because of this pill I’m essentially bed ridden with MS like symptoms. Given doctors don’t pay much attention to migraine/seizure patients or to reproductive problems, especially from my demographic. So I’m still dealing with the debilitating symptoms. This medication was essentially pushed onto me as the only treatment for bad period cramping (no previous fibroid or PCOS diagnosis). This medications made my life an absolute living nightmare. Be very careful. Especially if you have any underlying conditions or odd feelings about this whatsoever. If I can even help one person stay out of my position that would help me to sleep at night."

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  • Anonymous
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • April 19, 2023

"Switched to this pill after I started to have breakthrough bleeding on Apri. In these two months, my anxiety has heightened to levels I didn’t know possible, I’ve become so tired and nothing fixes it, worst brain fog, no sex drive, dryness and I can’t even drink water without feeling bloated/puffy. Not to mention that I’m extremely nauseous when my period comes."

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  • MerBerr
  • 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 hairs). Instantly, my skin began to break out 10x 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 pull, not only did my skin look terrible, but my mental health was in the gutters. I was crying everyday, 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."

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

"I am 18 & Kariva was the first birth control I was prescribed. Definitely does it's 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 & 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-conciousness, stress, & 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"

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  • 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."

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  • 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."

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  • anon
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • May 30, 2020

"helped my skin! haven't noticed any negative side effects, so far very happy"

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  • taneesa
  • 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."

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

"Horrible would not recommend"

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  • 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."

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  • Anon
  • 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."

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

"I was prescribed Kariva...three weeks later I had a stroke."

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  • Debbie
  • 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."

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  • katK
  • November 10, 2015

"WOULD NOT RECCOMEND! this product has given me awful breakouts and a month long period."

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

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

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  • Nope
  • April 21, 2018

"Sorry also have horrible mood instability with this medication"

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