Gianvi User Reviews & Ratings (Page 5)

• Arc...
• January 13, 2012

For Birth Control "Only upside was that I did not get pregnant. This medication made me moody, depressed, and I broke out in painful cystic acne, which I had never experienced before. I also experienced bloating and dramatic PMS, which had never happened before either."

• mid...
• December 2, 2012

For Birth Control "Hard to tell I'm even on birth control! After several pills in the past made me an acne-covered, fat crazy maniac, I swore off pills for 7 yrs. Gianvi is my first and only one! Only on the 2nd pack, but my horribly painful, heavy period is already so much better! Hardly any cramps, no bloating, and much lighter flow. No acne, no emotional issues, I actually seem calmer! Breasts have gotten a little bigger, but no tenderness since the first week. Side effects I experienced the first week or so were headaches, breast tenderness, and very tired. I almost stopped taking it, and I'm so glad I didn't because it passed, and now I have no complaints! You just don't know until you try!"

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

For Acne "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

For Acne "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."

• Mag...
• June 25, 2013

For Birth Control "I had headaches for a few months, but my body got pretty used to it. Periods were like clockwork - 2 days sometimes only lasted even 1, but last year I started getting random spotting. I told my doc I wanted to try something new as there are so many options, and the random spotting wasn't making my husband happy. So she prescribed me Lo Loestrin. WORST MISTAKE EVER. First month on Lo Loestrin, I didn't get my period (thought I was pregnant). Second month got it twice, third month got it 3x. Was dizzy, sick to my stomach, constantly tired, started breaking out all over! Long story short - stayed on Lo Loestrin for 5 months. Now I'm back on Gianvi and happier than EVER!"

• AMb...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 16, 2016

For Birth Control "I used Yaz for years with no problems, but Gianvi made me moody, depressed, and seriously suicidal. Once I made the connection that my depression and suicidal thoughts were from the pill, I stopped immediately. Sure enough, two days later, I felt cheerful and fine. I also noticed this pill gave me zero sex drive-so maybe it is really effective birth control."

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

For Acne "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."

• Mea...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 15, 2018

"I was on Loryna for a year and a half, but then switched to Gianvi because the pharmacy was out of Loryna. A month on it was fine, but towards the end, I got severe anxiety and felt depressed constantly. I’m having crazy thoughts, doubting relationships I have, and my career path and future for absolutely no reason. This is totally unlike me, too. I had to go buy a pack of Loryna from the pharmacy, and amazingly, I’m getting better after taking 4 days of Loryna."

• Cam...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 5, 2018

For Birth Control "I wish I could rate this with 0 stars. I took one pill, and it was the worst thing that ever happened to me. I took the first pill at 10 pm, and by 1 am, I couldn't breathe. The worst anxiety I've ever experienced in my life hit me, and it hit me hard. And coming from someone who has suffered from anxiety and depression and takes Prozac, this wasn't anything close to what I've experienced in the past. I've dealt with death, loss, body dysmorphia, etc. This was the worst pain I've ever felt. I said rash things to my boyfriend and almost lost my relationship. I stopped taking it, but the hormones are still in my body after 2 days. I haven't eaten for 48 hours, and I'm still extremely anxious, and my head has been flooded with intrusive thoughts. Please do not take this pill."

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

For Acne "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."

• xKa...
• May 14, 2014

For Birth Control "I've been taking Gianvi for about 4 months now, and at first, I really enjoyed it. Now I'm feeling nauseous, my breasts are swollen and painful, and I've had a headache every other day for a month. I've also noticed a slight weight gain, and I'm moody as hell, not to mention my sex drive is gone. I'm so frustrated, I want off this pill and back on my old one, Ocella. I'm calling my doctor and demanding to switch back so I can stop being a monster and enjoy my sex life with my fiancé again."

• Lib...
• April 12, 2013

For Acne "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."

• bri...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 1, 2016

"I am 18 years old. When I was put on this medication, I was 17. I started on this pill in August 2015. In November of 2015, I was taken to the hospital with blood clots in three major veins of my left arm. I do not have a clotting disorder. I have never had health problems. I went through a major bypass where they removed a section of my vein to replace part of the vein around my collarbone that could not eventually fix itself. I had many balloons done through my arm to try to remove the clots. Currently, I am therapeutic. I take a blood thinner twice a day and an aspirin once daily. This has been my daily routine for five and a half months."

• Chr...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• June 5, 2018

For Birth Control "I got on Gianvi after Yaz because it was cheaper. It helped to clear my hormonal cystic acne. I started in February of 2016. Two months later, I noticed weird symptoms with my eyes. They were constantly aching, and it hurt to blink. Fast forward a year and a half, and it’s still getting worse (I honestly thought it was from me getting older). Turns out I had severe dry eye and inflammation, which would cause migraines (never had these before). So I went on some medication to bring down the swelling in my eyes. Come to find out that my birth control is the only reason for my weird eye symptoms and migraines. I got off the birth control, and less than five days later, my eyes went completely back to normal. Was on this stuff for over two years. Took forever to realize."

• Anonymous
• April 30, 2013

For Birth Control "I used to 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."

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

For Acne "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."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• May 10, 2013

For Birth Control "I love Gianvi! It has been effective with no side effects. My skin is clear, I have a sex drive, I didn't gain weight, and my periods are lighter. I can't say anything bad about this pill. Sadly, I have to quit it because my new insurance won't pay for it."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 15, 2013

For Birth Control "Gianvi gave me lighter and shorter periods, clear face, no cramps, no weight gain, and no spotting. The only bad things I have to say are that I was dry during sex sometimes (not sure if the pill was to blame), and I had very slight increased irritability (not severe enough to affect my life). I switched to Junel FE a week ago because I needed the extra iron, but if that doesn't work too well with my body, I will definitely switch back to Gianvi. Overall, it was a good pill for me."

• Ekb...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• December 4, 2012

For Birth Control "I was on Gianvi for two years and just stopped taking it because side effects were getting to me. PRO: cheap, cleared up my ache and prevented pregnancy. For several months, it reduced my migraines, and I felt no mood changes. CON: over time, my migraines got horrible and more frequent, breasts increased a cup size, felt in a constant 'brain fog,' had constant breakthrough bleeding that started triggering bacterial vaginosis infections, and got vaginal dryness. I think this may work for you if you aren't sensitive to hormones."

• Sad...
• January 26, 2012

For Birth Control "When first taking this medicine, I was a bit nervous after having read so many negative reviews. Needless to say, this birth control has actually worked beautifully for me so far, and I am going into month three of taking it. I did experience severe nausea twice, once in the first month and again in the second. But other than that, no significant changes in my skin, weight, menstrual cycle, etc. My breasts increased in size only slightly. I will say, however, that the most surprising side effect was an increased sex drive, as I had assumed that my libido would take a dive after starting birth control in general."

• CNC...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 23, 2018

For Birth Control "Wow, worst generic oral contraceptive ever!!! I have been on this for three months (was on YAZ for 1.5 years prior without issues), and my PMDD is horrific for 7-10 days before/around my period. Severe depression, anxiety, panic, crying... just awful. Please request YAZ and not the generic."

• Anonymous
• January 17, 2012

For Birth Control "I switched to Gianvi from Aviane in hopes of clearing up my acne. I was VERY excited because Yaz is supposed to be a miracle. My experience was far from a miracle. My skin did not clear up AT ALL and got worse. I'm a freaking irrational hothead all month. I'm usually very good at shrugging off the small stuff, but it's like I have absolutely no control over my emotions anymore. I've become very lethargic; I could sleep all day if you'd let me. My once raging sex drive is now hardly existent. On the bright side, it did work strictly as birth control (hence the 4 rating). I've already made an appointment to switch."

• Mag...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 1, 2015

For Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder "I was diagnosed with PMDD after talking to my new OB-GYN. I told her about how large, swollen, and painful my breasts have become in my late 20s. My bras would not fit for 2 weeks a month. The mood swings were there, but it was mostly out of how self-conscious and uncomfortable I was with my large breasts and body water weight for 2 weeks every month. It was awful PMS. This birth control definitely helped! My breast size has since decreased, and they don't swell like they used to! I will say my sex drive has decreased... I don't feel up for it like I did before I went on BC. But it's not terrible!"

• Anonymous
• November 21, 2011

For Birth Control "I have been taking Gianvi for about a year now. The first three months I felt fine, once in a blue moon, I would experience nausea. But after the first three months, my body was completely used to it. It was the first birth control I've ever taken. My gyno recommended it to me because she herself had been taking it for 12 years. So I trusted her opinion completely, and I'm glad I did. While taking Gianvi, I gained 6 pounds. I needed it though, and it all went to my breasts and bottom. I have grown a full cup size, and my bottom looks good. Nothing went to my waist or face. My sex drive has severely gone down though, and I cry at the drop of a dime. Both developed after taking this, but I'm willing to work on these things for myself."

• SW1...
• April 5, 2012

For Birth Control "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 increased pH level within days after I had sex (which I never had on Yaz or Yasmin). I did not notice any bad mood."