Gianvi for Birth Control User Reviews (Page 4)

• Maria...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 11, 2017

"This pill was absolutely awful for me. 2 weeks in, I started feeling more irritable and moody, I ignored it, telling myself it just was the change in the hormones of the pill. I was on it for 2 months total, I got depressed on it, irritable, moody, cried for no reason, and got a migraine that lasted for days, it was unbearable. I also developed a yeast infection while on it. It was a miserable 2 months and I'll never go back. I rather take no pill then take this one"

• SW1973
• April 5, 2012

"I started Gianvi because my Yaz switched to the generic. I did notice a larger growth in my breasts (nice) with an overall weight gain in 3 months of about 6 lbs (not so nice). I had nausea in the morning- I have never had that before and now dread what morning sickness must feel like. I also broke out like a teenager with cyst type acne along my jawline, which after 3 months is just about clearing up with leftover spot marks. I did notice that I got yeast infections and an increase pH level within days after I had sex (which I never had on Yaz or Yasmin). I did not notice any bad mood. "

• Enw
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• April 11, 2017

"I was on gianvi for about 3 years or so. At first I really really liked it. It was super easy to take, my skin cleared up, and my periods became sooo much easier as well as I stopped getting cysts. However, towards the end of my taking the pill I began to realize just how depressed it was making me. I began having suicidal thoughts, I was just in a really bad place and then it occurred to me that it might have been the birth control affecting me so I stopped taking it and I have been so much happier, the depression is as if it was never there. Looking back, I miss gianvi. It would have been perfect had it not affected my head."

• Anonymous
• April 30, 2013

"I used have been on birth control for four years now- 2 years on Yaz and 2 years on Gianvi. Both pills work really well for me. My sex drive wasn't affected, I haven't had a zit in years, and my periods are light and regular. However, my breasts got a lot bigger over the 4 years (great for my boyfriend, not so much for me) and I have gained weight. It also has made it harder to lose weight. I went off the pill for about three months in the first year of using the pill to see if I wanted to stay on it and I lost a lot of weight right away but everything else was irregular. However, I haven't been pregnant once and that is the main reason I take the pill, so it's been a good and reliable method for me."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• March 2, 2015

"I have taken Gianvi for about four years now, started it for birth control reason, it cleared my face within months, I didn't feel any anxiety or anything that has to do with my mood, my sex drive has been the same with or without. Once I was taken out of Gianvi, and tried Vestura, Vestura affected me badly! I had terrible mood swings, felt terrible for those days taking it, afterwards I went back to Gianvi and things got back to normal."

• melinda
• May 21, 2015

"I have been on gianvi for months and it works great with break outs which I started getting in my late 20's and then I pick up my my prescription from my pharmacy this month and it was vestura I noticed immediately because of the different packaging but since starting Vestura this week I've had more break outs then I've ever had my whole life and every time I look up info on if they are the same drug it's confusing it has like ten student names including Yazmin which I've seen for lawsuits. I also have started a different generic for my oxycodone 10/325 so if any one had singular experiences and can lend me some help I'm open to anything. Thanks"

• loveit
• June 15, 2013

"I first started taking birth control around age 15. When I first took Gianvi, I experienced nausea, headaches, and dizziness. I was on it for about 5 months then I decided to stop. Around the age of 17, I decided to get back on the pill. This time I was prescribed Lo Loestrin Fe. WORST MISTAKE EVER! So I told my doctor to switch me back to Gianvi because I was familiar with it. The second time around I LOVED it! My periods were back to normal, no more mood swings and my appetite was back to normal. And as for the symptoms I just eat before I take the pill and it makes me feel better! I would recommend this to anyone!"

• Ccano
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 10, 2019

"I am 22 years old and my doctor prescribed me Gianvi birth control because I had bad acne. It definitely took a couple months before I noticed a difference and I will say it did clear my acne. I’ve been taking Gianvi for 8 months. However, this pill KILLED my sex drive. Like zero sex drive. I dried up like a raisin and sex would be painful. I finally decided it had to be linked to my birth control and called my doctor to switch me to a different pill. Other than absolutely no sex drive, this pill was okay. I did not experience and weight gain or shifts in my mood. But going from a normal active sex drive to absolute zero is a huge reason to get off of it, at least for me."

• Cries...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 27, 2017

"I took Yaz years ago, without issue. I don't know if it's my body aging or what, but when I started taking Gianvi (generic Yaz) 4 months ago, the depression/anxiety/anger side effect is just too much. I'm quitting. I have read that the synthetic hormone in this BC, drospirenone, can cause depression. For me, it's been dramatic. Every month about 5 days before my period, I cry uncontrollably and get irritable and angry for no reason. I'm dead-eyed depressed and feel lethargic at times. Also, I have ZERO sex drive and cannot climax when I do. I am not myself, mentally or emotionally, and it's just not worth it to take this pill any more. If you are prone to depression, do not take this."

• Happyh
• July 21, 2016

"I LOVE gianvi. I used this for birth control and for PMDD. I've had ZERO moodiness, very little PMS symptoms and very light periods. I've been taking Gianvi for 4+ years and can't say enough great things about it. My local pharmacy recently switched to a different brand (same hormone combo) of this birth control and I felt horrible, headaches, mood swings, stomach aches. Please be sure you are getting Gianvi and not a different name brand."

• fishfry
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 18, 2019

"I have been on this birth control for six months now. Before I started taking this: I had the worst period cramps, sometimes I would have to miss work/school because I was in so much pain. My periods were very irregular, would fluctuate from 21-50 days. I had never taken another birth control. Pros: my periods are regular, lighter, and I experience very mild cramping. My acne has cleared for the most part. NO WEIGHT GAIN!!! Cons: I do not know if this is from the pills, but my vision has gotten significantly worse. My periods are VERY light which make me nervous at times. All in all, I would recommend this. I am kind of interested in switching since I never have before."

• Pano
• January 2, 2019

"I began taking birth control when I was 16 because I went to my doctor concerned about acne. She prescribed me YAZ and it helped clear up my acne right away. I continued to stay on YAZ/Gianvi for 12 years after. When I got married I decided to go off of the drug. My doctor never mentioned anything about the possible changes my body would go through when I discontinued the drug. Turns out that birth control can completely alter the flora in your digestive tract. I began experiencing serious digestive issues and my doctor told me that I had IBS and was put on Viberzi. A few weeks later I was having severe gallbladder pain and I had to have my gallbladder removed. I have read that birth control can cause gall bladder issues too so I think I just had an all around bad experience when I decided to go off of this drug and I was not given any warning. I just want to let other women know that this drug is effective, however you need to be very aware of the changes it can make to your body."

• gano
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 9, 2021

"The worst birth control I’ve ever been on. I was on it for 3 months and the third month I started experiencing awful anxiety and panic attacks to the point that I became very depressed. I have never experienced any of these things so to have all three come unexpectedly was scary. I finally got off of it and feel so much better. My anxiety isn’t bad anymore and no longer experiencing panic attacks daily. The worst experience on birth control that I’ve ever had."

• Watar...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 29, 2021

"I know there are a lot of bad reviews but honestly I don't mind this birth control. I dealt with some tender breasts and noticed I cried more frequently and felt in general a little more sad but we’re also in a pandemic. I haven't noticed any other side effects which is why I feel it should be an 8/10. I think people tend to write reviews when they have a negative experience but people should know it’s not all bad. I have definitely noticed the effects here and there but I overall feel good and it doesn't really effect my life other than remembering to take it. I would recommend it. The only thing is the heightened risk for blood clots and other deadly stuff which sucks."

• yogi
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 3, 2019

"My experience with Gianvi was terrible, 3 months of taking it I developed a blood clot in my leg. It got so swollen, I was in so much pain, went to ER and they told me had to stay for 2 days, then they sent me home on blood thinners, a week later I got another blood clot in my lungs, was in hospital for a week, I was still on the birth control not knowing that was the cause, and I was also on the blood thinners, and still got another clot, then I saw a specialist on blood, he told me it was the birth control, and to stop taking it. "

• Tay
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 26, 2018

"This has been the worst experience of my life. I’m doing nothing but bleeding and bleeding and bleeding constantly for the past 5 months. Coming from someone who used to have bad anxiety and overcame it mostly... it has made me have anxiety attack’s a few times a week. I feel lack of motivation don’t know if that’s due to my constant period or the medicine. I’ve never had a good experience with any BC pill or depo shot."

• Anonymous
• July 28, 2011

"I have been on Gianvi for about 1 month and a half and it's great. I haven't gotten pregnant, but I have noticed my appetite change. I don't want to eat the food I used to love, but it's definitely helping me lose weight and this is ALWAYS good."

• Pinac...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 18, 2016

"I have loved using Gianvi, I started it 7 months ago when I was married. My periods are regular however, I never bloated or gained weight. However I have never been such an emotional type until I started taking this pill, and As time went on I have noticed I get a lot of migraines and often dizziness and I am almost certain it is because of this pill, it's bitter sweet but I will be switching to another brand to see if anything changes."

• Lisie...
• November 3, 2015

"Got on gianvi because of my insurance but it's definitely cleared up my acne and my boobs have gotten bigger. My period this month was only 2-3 days and it was spotting and I know I'm not pregnant because im not sexually active. However my appetite has gone up since taking this."

• Mada
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• October 4, 2018

"I've been on Gianvi for 7 years now. It has prevented pregnancy, which is the main point of taking it. I can't remember having any issues with nausea when I first started taking it, but I usually take it with food. My periods are normal, I wouldn't say lighter on this pill. I still get cramps and moodiness, and it definitely kills my sex drive. One odd fact about this pill is that since I've been taking this brand, I developed IBS. I've actually seen research studies that link IBS to Yaz and it's generic counterparts. I'm finishing out my last pill pack of Gianvi and switching to something else to see if the IBS diminishes. I wouldn't say Gianvi has been terrible, but I think I could feel better on something else."

• Anonymous
• December 16, 2011

"I started taking birth control for the first time 4 months ago (now on my 3rd packet). I did feel a little moody and the general "aches" as described for about a week. I have to say I honestly don't feel any different like some of the others have described. (I really think its a psychological side effect knowing your hormones are being messed with because after initially reading them I thought I was 'depressed' and going 'crazy' but I snapped out of it). My acne has cleared up for the most part and I haven't gained any weight. My breast size has increased by a cup and other than that I feel fine. No tiredness or anything."

• Lnt
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 8, 2015

"I've been on Gianvi for 3 months. I feel like a crazy person. My emotions are through the roof and I get random spurts of horrible anger and irritation. The first two months I didn't notice much, it all came at once. My breasts are almost unbearably sore, and it has done nothing for my horrible heavy period and painful cramps. I feel like I'm PMSing constantly. It's just not working for me. Hopefully others have had a better experience than I. I can't wait to switch to something new."

• ginag...
• January 5, 2016

"I've personally had a great experience on Gianvi so far. I'm on my third month and I've actually been able to lose weight for the first time in so long! I do work out too, but I did before and was at a stand still. I am a bit scared though cause I may switch to Yaz, as for some reason it's way cheaper on my insurance over this generic. Really though, it's been great!"

• Anonymous
• May 19, 2011

"I have been on Gianvi for three full months now. It took awhile for my body to adjust to it. For the first month, I felt really nauseous, almost like morning sickness. Food didn't sound very good. I had been on Yaz in the past and really liked it. My insurance told me to try Gianvi since it was cheaper. I have to say that I could tell my body didn't like it much at the beginning. I feel like I've leveled out now. I'm glad I stuck with it, but it wasn't much fun being sick to my stomach a lot. I have a thyroid condition as well so I can't say for sure that it was Gianvi or my thyroid issues making me tired as well. I would have stopped taking Gianvi in my third month if these issues didn't subside."

• Sarah...
• January 18, 2017

"I was on Gianvi for about five years with minimal issues until I developed bilateral pulmonary embolisms (blood clots in my lungs). The only thing that the doctors could find as to why I developed the blood clots was my birth control pill (Gianvi). After doing some research after the fact, I discovered that the hormone used in Gianvi, drospirenone, makes you more likely to develop blood clots as compared to other birth control pills that do no have drospirenone. I would have not taken this pill had I known that I had a higher chance of developing potentially deadly blood clots."