Gianvi for Acne User Reviews (Page 2)

• Fox...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 13, 2021

"I started this birth control for acne around my chin and jawline. It was mainly whiteheads and clogged pores. I would get about 2-3 breakouts a week. I’m on week 2 of this medication, and I’m definitely experiencing the WORST breakouts. Lots of cystic acne on my jaw and chin (like 8-10 spots). Legit embarrassing to go in public type of breakouts. I’m praying it’ll clear up in the next couple of weeks, but I’m absolutely one of those who is experiencing a worse before better (hopefully)."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 23, 2019

"I LOVE this birth control. I used to be on Nikki, and I was always moody and had terrible acne that wouldn’t go away (I was even put on Accutane but found out I was allergic to it). After starting Gianvi, my skin cleared up within 2 weeks and has been clear ever since. It’s totally boosted my self-esteem, and I no longer have mood swings either. However, I’ve experienced some breast tenderness and noticed my breasts have grown since being on this pill (but for me, that’s an extra bonus anyway)."

• Anonymous
• January 20, 2012

"I've only been on Gianvi for a month, which I know is a short period of time, so my experience could totally change. So far, I'm loving it. My side effects from Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo are finally going away (awful acne, mood swings, weight gain), and I feel amazing. My moods have never been better. I've been having breakouts, but it's right before my period, so that's expected. Just hope it goes away after that and stays this way."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 15, 2018

"I am almost done with my first month of Gianvi. I have tried just about everything for my moderate cystic acne and am sad to say it has so far gotten worse on this medication. I have a history of minor depression/anxiety but have been happy and unmedicated until starting this pill. Since starting this pill, my anxiety has skyrocketed and my sex drive has decreased big time. I am 2 days away from the sugar pill and debating whether or not to stop taking it."

• han...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 6, 2014

"I have been on Gianvi on and off for about 2 years. I went on it to help my acne and to lighten my periods. Period is a little heavy the first day or so, then completely goes away by the 3rd day of white pills, so no complaints there. Although my acne is TERRIBLE! It's a great pill for someone that doesn't get acne, but I already suffer from it, so I will be switching soon."

• Lib...
• April 12, 2013

"I rated this birth control at a 3 because it drastically changed my daily life. Before taking the pill, I was a morning person, but after taking it for 3 months, I found it extremely hard to get out of bed in the morning. I was getting 8 hours of sleep or over, which is usually plenty for me, and by 9 at night, I couldn't do anything but lay on the couch. I am an athlete, and I run every day 5-10 miles, but I got to the point where my entire body would get so exhausted I couldn't make it through a run. I got on it to help acne, which it didn't seem to get any better. On the plus side, I didn't experience any spotting like other people have mentioned, and my periods were normal. I got off the pill and started feeling better."

• Ano...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• April 17, 2018

"I just wanted to share how extremely grateful I am for Gianvi! I was on Yaz for about 3 years and switched to Gianvi for the past seven years because it was cheaper. My face has been completely clear (after trying everything from topical treatments to multiple antibiotics), and my period has been very light - usually only lasting 2 days. I am worried about breaking out again after I stop taking Gianvi, and I hope to stay on it as long as I can."

• Hao...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 1, 2013

"I reviewed this in January 2013, and I have been taking this for about 9 months now. I still like it. Keeps me un-pregnant, and my acne has significantly improved. The only time I break out is a couple of times around my period cycle. Some side effects I do not enjoy are monthly yeast infections and tiredness. But I eat yogurt and take AZO pills for the yeast infections, and that seems to work. Need to figure out what to do about the tiredness, I need a nap every day now. My sex drive has also dropped. I feel I have mellowed out a little too, I don't get as irritated with things and am more chill. I like it."

• k87...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• February 19, 2014

"I was on Gianvi for many years (at least 4). For all of it except the past year, Gianvi has been great. It controlled my acne and helped me have lighter periods. The past year has been worse, though. I've had my periods not show up on the placebo pill days (they start 4 days after the placebo pill days, so they actually start after I start the next pack), and I've actually had breakthrough bleeding during sex, which made me worry I had something much, much more serious going on as I was bleeding a LOT during sex only. My doctor told me I needed to swap to a higher hormone dose, so I had to go off this pill. Otherwise, I had no issue."

• mam...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 12, 2019

"I started taking the Gianvi birth control to help with irregular bleeding and, most importantly, with hormonal acne. I haven't stopped spotting since starting the pill a week ago. It also makes me feel so nauseous and fatigued! Haven't noticed a difference in my skin yet. I really want to stop taking the pill because the nausea is horrible, and I overall feel like poop. I will finish the pack and see how I feel over the next couple of weeks. If the nausea, spotting, fatigue, and skin don't improve... then I will stop taking it. These symptoms are not worth it for me."

• Oli...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• January 20, 2021

"I was on Gianvi for 8 years (from 18 years to 26 years), and it did WONDERS for my acne on my face and my back. I was prescribed it by my dermatologist. I had a regular period every month once my body adapted to the new hormone changes. When I turned 26, I had to switch to my own insurance, and Gianvi was no longer free on my new plan, so I switched to Junel Fe for all of 2020 - biggest mistake of my life. My periods were irregular, I would go months without even getting one, my mood swings were horrible, and my skin started to break out on my back and my face. Last month I went back on my insurance to see how much Gianvi would be because I couldn't be on Junel Fe anymore, and Gianvi was free again! So I immediately switched back, and my skin is already starting to improve. Gianvi is one of three qualified combination pills for acne purposes, so I highly recommend this if you are having acne problems."

• Ver...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 26, 2017

"Since my early teens, I have endured horrible cystic acne covering my face, back, and chest. After trying various vitamins, creams, and dieting strategies, at 17, I started taking a low-estrogen pill. My acne flared up even worse. I then diagnosed myself with producing large amounts of the male hormone androgen and switched to Gianvi at 18. I have been on this pill for roughly 4 or 5 months and have noticed a significant skin change. Instead of producing large cysts, I now have smaller pimples, and for that, I am incredibly grateful. However, I now have the average amount of estrogen in my system, and so, for this reason, I have noticed a SIGNIFICANT weight change. I diet meticulously, and yet I have gained 15 pounds! Will be switching pills."

• hur...
• July 26, 2015

"I am 14 years old, and I am taking this pill for several reasons: acne, bad menstrual cramps, and heavy periods. So far, it has cleared up my acne way faster than anything else I've tried, but I am on two other pills for acne as well, so it could be the combined effects. It hasn't had much of an effect on my period itself, but the cramps are way less. The downside to this medication is that it makes me feel really nauseous. I've tried taking the pill with a meal or a snack, but nothing helps. This pill makes me vomit if I eat more than a few bites at once. The pill made my breasts grow up a size (which is weird considering the weight loss from not being able to eat). If you're just looking for birth control, look elsewhere."

• amf...
• June 11, 2017

"This pill is awful. It made me sad, anxious (never had this problem before), and my skin worse than ever. I feel like my entire personality changed. I quit taking it and am already starting to feel better. Everybody is different, but I suggest looking into others, especially if you already have anxiety to some degree."

• Jen...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• April 2, 2021

"I am torn in the middle. At first, this pill (Gianvi) was fine. I've been on it for a year, but I believe it's causing me some heightened anxiety and depression. I originally went on this to try and curb some of my perimenopausal symptoms (night sweats, acne, fuzzier face). I'm not even sure it really helped my acne. I still get painful cysts on my chin that linger forever, which I never really got until I started Yaz. I even skip periods to try and avoid any breakout, but they still persist. My night sweats have gotten better, but I attribute that to sleeping in tank tops more. I think any pill would help in that department. I'll be talking to my doctor next week to ask about other options. My advice is to listen to your body. If you think something isn't right, talk to the professionals."

• Anonymous
• November 12, 2015

"I was prescribed this to treat acne, PMDD, and amenorrhea, however, it did nothing to treat any of those things. Instead, it made about 95% of my face break out in cystic acne (you have seen Proactive commercials), caused severe depression and panic attacks (I didn't have the motivation to do anything besides work out and then sit on the couch all day in sweatpants-often crying off and on), prevented me from getting a job (I had just graduated with my Master's and obtained my RD license, and I was so depressed with such cloudy thinking I could not portray myself in a way that would make someone want to hire me), and I had breakthrough bleeding every month during the second week of pills. I will NEVER take BC pills again!"

• Lex...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 15, 2020

"I was put on this for my acne after having acne for 10+ years and was on Nikki/Gianvi a little over two years. After a year, I started to feel very sick as if my immune system was attacking itself every single day. I would wake up with a sore throat, was getting sick all the time for a long period of time, and just felt overall so tired and not like a healthy 22-year-old. After spending close to a year seeing doctor after doctor, various blood tests/procedures, the doctors could not find anything. I was convinced I suddenly had an autoimmune disease. After doing immense research on birth control, I discovered it can cause an increased risk of autoimmune diseases, cause nutrient deficiencies, etc. After stopping birth control, I cannot even begin to tell you what a change I have seen. I no longer feel sick on a daily basis which is insane, and I also have so much energy! This birth control made my acne worse and caused much anxiety."

• Cas...
• October 21, 2018

"I used to be on the generic of Yasmin (Zarah), and my insurance stopped paying for it, so I was switched to Syeda (another generic), and I literally had a new zit every single day. After a few months on that, I finally convinced my doctor to write me a different prescription, so he put me on Gianvi, and from the first day I took it, I haven’t had one new breakout. My skin is glowing, and I feel great. Haven’t gained any weight either! I strongly recommend this birth control!"

• btl...
• June 6, 2017

"I'm just about to finish my first pack, so I don't know how helpful my experience with the pill is at this point. So far, my acne has not changed. I have had breakouts of small bumps and some larger pimples around my chin and mouth area since high school (I'm 24 now), and I've just about exhausted every other acne medication option. I'm hoping in the next couple packs I will start to see a difference. In terms of my mood, alertness, activity, weight - no complaints, I feel great! I felt a little emotional and irritable the first couple of weeks when my body was adjusting, but nothing crazy. I still work full-time and work out 2-3 times a week with no unusual tiredness. I haven't noticed any weight gain either!"

• yll...
• February 2, 2016

"If I could give this any less than 1 star, I would. I usually take Yaz for birth control reasons and because I have pretty bad acne. My doctor prescribed me Yaz, yet after trying the other generic, Lornya, and telling them I don't want any more generics, I got stuck with this. Figured I'd try it anyway, and let me tell you, the last time my skin was this bad, I had an allergic reaction to a face wash and was one big pus pimple. On top of that, I ended up getting multiple little cysts in my ovaries because they were trying to form eggs, causing a lot of pain and a high doctor bill trying to figure out the problem with tests, and my periods are usually early and I'm in pain. Needless to say, I gave up, and next week I start the real Yaz again, and I can't wait."

• hev...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• December 8, 2015

"I got on it for cystic acne. It really did a great job for my skin with only a couple of pimples around my period. It helped with periods. I rarely had any cramps, and my period lasted about 3 days using only lite tampons. It had a lot of downfalls, though, that included hair loss, migraine headaches, spotting all month long, and terrible nausea a couple of times a month."

• tlc...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 16, 2016

"I took Gianvi, the generic of Yaz, for two months. I had some breakthrough bleeding and cramps near my original start date, and still had bad cramps during the sugar pills. My acne cleared up big time. But I started getting melasma (dark spots) on my cheeks, especially near my eyes. No weight gain. Huge, huge decrease in libido. Currently trying to find something else."

• Chr...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 24, 2018

"So I have been taking Gianvi for 2 months, going into my 3rd. I will say my husband and I haven't gotten pregnant, so it works in that department. I really wanted something for my acne, as I have suffered from it for years. Acne is one of the reasons for me taking this one. I am not sure if it hasn't been enough time or not and am not completely sure if it's helping or not. I do think my dark spots are getting lighter, but I am still breaking out here and there. Not bad, but it doesn't look good either. My period still lasts 7 days, as always, which I hate, but it hasn't been super heavy, I guess. Like the others, I have not had any mood swings, etc., and my sex drive is still normal."

• Anonymous
• January 25, 2011

"Total resolution of cystic acne once on Gianvi-after trying every prescription for cystic acne, this is the only treatment that has had effect!"

• Anonymous
• September 11, 2011

"Completely eliminated my hormonal acne within four months. No side effects; couldn't be happier with the results."