Nikki for Birth Control User Reviews (Page 2)

• KBa...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 28, 2018

"If I could give this a zero and wipe the pill off the earth forever, I would. I was on Yaz until March, I had an issue with my insurance and got switched to Nikki. I already have anxiety and depression, all of which were completely under control at the time I switched to Nikki. The first few months were fine with no side effects. About six months ago, my attitude took an insane turn, my anxiety and depression had reached levels I could not handle anymore. I kept putting it off, thinking I was finally just at my breaking point. And now, exactly one and a half months ago, I have not stopped bleeding/spotting. Seriously, not even for one day has it stopped. The past six months I've gained nearly 10 pounds because I can not stop eating, the hunger cravings will not go away. I finally looked up all the reviews I possibly could and I'm now seeing how many people are saying the same thing happened to them."

• Kri...
• June 2, 2019

"Let me just start by saying I was terrified to start this pill based on all the reviews. I was previously on 'Mylan' (generic Yaz at my pharmacy) then had to switch to a mail order due to corporate greed. I am happy to report that I have had absolutely no issues with this medicine. My acne is still under control, I don't (and didn't) have any nausea, no weight gain, nothing!! I take this at 8 pm religiously, and it works great. Be aware if you were not on birth control previously, I did have some initial side effects with the start of Mylan brand (bloat, heartburn, mild nausea) but that is expected when going on birth control for the first time. After the initial adjustment period (1 to 2 months), it was smooth sailing and then the switch to Nikki (my 3rd month), it was like I never changed birth control pills."

• Nen...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 26, 2018

"No side effects!!!! I'm at a loss for words. I'm 35+, so it actually took all these years to find a pill that didn't have me sick or looking like a bumpy Nestlé Crunch bar. Just one small thing, it seems to have a diuretic effect, and you will be peeing a lot - LOL."

• Nic...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 22, 2019

"I took Loryna (another generic form of Yaz) for years without any problems. I got switched to another Yaz generic called Nikki about a year ago, and within months started feeling some terrible symptoms, like being out of breath with hardly any exertion and nausea. Then my legs started to swell and I had terrible back pain. Turned out I had a record-breaking sized blood clot from my heart all the way to my legs. After tests, I have no underlying factors such as genetics or Factor V, and birth control is the only plausible cause. Careful, ladies."

• jen...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 17, 2020

"I was on this pill for over 6 months, and it was so strange. Birth control is tricky, you don't always know what are symptoms of the birth control or what are natural body occurrences, keep that in mind. However, while on this pill, the only symptom I could recall having was spotting nonstop. After the 4-month mark, it didn't stop. It wasn't that big of a deal, but I stopped having sex because of it and had to wear panty liners all day, every day. While I was on it, I went to a really dark place mentally-to the point where life was not worth it. I suffer from various mental illnesses, so I thought nothing of it until I went to the OBGYN to change my BC (because of the constant spotting), got off Nikki, and literally felt the weight lift off of my shoulders. I felt like an entirely different person. Glad I got off of it, not for me."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 23, 2021

"I’ve been on this pill for about 2 months now, and my period has been going for 15 days and counting. It’s been a constant heavy flow with cramps out of this world! This medication is very concerning because I am overall a very happy person, but I have gotten severely depressed within the past month to the point where my mind is uncontrollable with bad thoughts. I do not recommend this product to anyone."

• PTa...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• September 27, 2018

"I have been taking this birth control for years now. About a year ago, I had to come off of it for a month or so. During that month, my moods drastically changed. I felt happier, had tons of energy, and I was less hungry. I thought for a second that this could be attributed to me stopping Nikki, but I convinced myself it was all in my head. Recently, I inadvertently skipped a week of my Nikki because I left my pills at home while I was traveling. Again. My mood was amazing, and I didn't feel the need to nap during the day. I thought nothing of it until now. I started taking Nikki again after returning home. It’s been 2 days. I’ve been in the worst mood all day. Crying, angry, and depressed for absolutely no reason and a horrible headache. This cannot be a coincidence."

• Cee...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 11, 2019

"I was super worried about starting this pill due to all of the negative feedback here, but it’s not bad at all. I used to be on Gianvi, but was put on Nikki due to insurance reasons, and my doctor assured me it should be the same exact experience. I’ve been on Nikki for 2 weeks and haven’t had any negative side effects, except for feeling nauseous a couple of times and feeling super hungry in the middle of the night a few times. No breakouts or weight gain."

• mas...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 15, 2019

"Only 3 days in on Nikki and am having acne like I have never experienced in my life. My face has never been this bad. I have never had acne in my life, and my face looks like it blew up. I am exhausted. Multiple naps a day, exhausted. Can’t get out of bed, exhausted. I’m sure it works for multiple people, but I’m incredibly unhappy. At this rate, I won’t even need birth control, my face looks so bad, it’s its own birth control."

• ANA...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 1, 2019

"I've been taking Nikki for a couple of months now, and it helped my acne so well. I have taken Sprintec and Ortho Tri-Cyclen before, and none helped. Also, it has only 4 days of sugar pills, thus shorter, lighter, and painless periods. I love it! I sometimes skip those days to keep my skin clear because I tend to break out during period days. I also had very bad side effects with other pills, such as headaches, weight gain, etc. I haven't had any of these with Nikki."

• Pie...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• April 19, 2023

"I took Nikki for 2 years between 2017-2019. I bled randomly during sex all the time, and I was always on the verge of crying, but Nikki helped me lose weight and made my periods less heavy (I used to have to wear an adult diaper during my periods because it was so heavy). I stopped using it at the beginning of 2020, and my psoriasis came back with a fury, and my periods were so random (sometimes heavy, sometimes light, sometimes only lasted one day). I started taking generic Yaz, which was okay, but my psoriasis wasn’t going away. Now I have been taking Nikki again (it’s April 2023) for a little over a month, and my acne is going away, my psoriasis has subsided, and no weight loss or weight gain has occurred. However, I have random cramping all the time, and again, every little thing makes me cry. I take the bad with the good with this medication. It might work for you, it might not. DO NOT TAKE THIS WITH WELLBUTRIN. I went crazy when I took both."

• Lal...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 31, 2020

"Nikki is the worst birth control I have ever used. Mood swings, anxiety, stress, and I cry for no reason. My period was 18 days late, my breast was hurting, and it felt like I was pregnant. I stopped taking Nikki, and 4 days later I got my period. Wouldn’t recommend."

• Str...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 17, 2019

"I was scared to use birth control pills because my period has never been regular, but decided to give it a try. I haven't had any bad experience with it yet. I did have a difference in my cramps, but it was only one day of intense cramps rather than my usual few days of cramping for a few hours each day."

• Oli...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 20, 2021

"I've taken birth control since I can remember, but when my dad lost insurance, I was off of it for maybe six months and felt the best and was the most happy I had ever been. I started taking Nikki about four months ago, and I feel like a zombie. I cry at least twice a day and am constantly angry or depressed when nothing is wrong. I am extremely aggressive for no reason. After coming to the internet for help because I could not take this any longer, I threw my pills in the trash! It's amazing how much it has changed my life in such a short amount of time. Please, do not take these."

• MMa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 28, 2019

"I have been on Nikki for a week and a half, and it completely messed up my stomach. I am always nauseous, always hungry, and I have been having diarrhea. I also constantly have a weird taste in my mouth that won’t go away no matter what I do. I haven’t been spotting or getting headaches, but I did break out a lot, and I have been very irritable. I cannot wait for this month to be over so I can switch birth controls again."

• hll...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 12, 2016

"My pharmacy ran out of Ocella, so I ordered Nikki, and I hate it. I've had my period for nearly two months straight. I forgot to take it one day, and the next day, I immediately took two pills. By the next day, I started spotting and have had my period ever since. With the exception of the one day I missed, I've been taking it as instructed every day at the same time, and still, I have yet to stop my period."

• Chr...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 16, 2022

"I have been bleeding for 103 days straight. Not just spotting. Bleeding. I have zero desire, so my relationship has suffered. I was prescribed this medication to no longer have periods and to help with cramps. This has helped with nothing."

• AG3...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 7, 2018

"I was prescribed Yaz, but my pharmacy gave me Nikki because it's the brand my insurance would cover. I started on Monday, and by Wednesday, I was having hot flashes, nausea, and diarrhea. I take 10 mg of fluoxetine, and it was as if Nikki cancelled it out. Thursday, I went into a severe depression. I also have very clear skin, and I woke up with cystic bumps and inflammation. I have never had major issues with other brands of birth control, so I did some research and talked to a doctor. Nikki is linked to gastrointestinal issues and can trigger a gastritis episode in someone who already has digestive issues. I have been taking 300 mg of Ranitidine every day since March, and it doesn't seem to be helping since I started Nikki. I have been unable to work the last 4 days. I discontinued use on Saturday. Do not take it, especially if you're prone to digestive issues, anxiety, and depression! I should have considered the negative reviews beforehand."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 4, 2022

"I’m giving this a two only because it was prescribed to me for my debilitating cramps that caused me to call out of work because I was unable to move from my pain (my boyfriend had to carry me to the bathroom type unable to move), and the pain was almost gone aside from an occasional cramp that would leave me winded. For me, however, the side effects of this birth control were not worth it. While Nikki is supposed to make your period light/stop completely (stop completely was the goal for me), Nikki made my periods LONGER, my last month using it, my period lasted for 9 days, along with spotting, which I never experienced before using Nikki. I also became a lot more depressed and anxious, and the weight gain was horrible as I gained about 20 more pounds. If any of this is relatable, PLEASE reach out to your doctor rather than just waiting it out like I did."

• Syd...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 28, 2019

"I've been using Nikki for 3 months now. It was working great in the first month. A little period when you take the active white pills. My skin was getting so great and clear, thanks to this pill. The only reason that makes me want to switch to another brand is that this pill decreases my sex drive. I get dry quickly during sex, and it's unusual, it never happened before to me. I'm looking for another brand right now, and hopefully, it doesn't do the same thing."

• Meg...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 3, 2021

"I did not like this birth control at all. For me, it helped me not get pregnant, but that was the only positive. It made me very hormonal, depressed, cramping 3/4 weeks of the month, and I experienced my first migraine I’ve ever had in my life, and it was insanely painful and agonizing. I stopped taking it after having that migraine, and I had only been taking it for 2 months. I finally decided all the negative side effects were outweighing the pros, and it wasn’t worth it anymore. I’m 28 and have taken birth control since I was 17 on and off. This was, by far, the one with the worst side effects for me, personally."

• Mad...
• October 13, 2017

"This medication has made my acne severely worse. I have also been experiencing burning sensations during intercourse after beginning this medication. I am not aware if this is the cause, but my doctor has tested for everything else, so we are considering this may be the issue."

• She...
• April 19, 2017

"I've taken other birth control pills to treat my acne, and this one is the worst that I've been taking so far, and I hope to stop it as soon as possible. The pills significantly decreased my menstrual blood flow. However, I've been bleeding straight for half a month. I doubt if this works on acne. Immediately after taking my first pill, I had another severe acne breakout. I was at my home on spring break, and I'm sure the breakout isn't from stress or the lack of sleep."

• Cas...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• June 20, 2023

"I have been on Nikki for over a year, and I am excited to be going off of it at the end of this month. I have gained 20+ pounds and have had no luck losing weight with diet and exercise. I live a very healthy lifestyle, the weight gain does not make sense to me. I have also had severe issues with libido, so low, almost non-existent. This is not natural for me. I often feel bloated, even when I change my diet to reduce inflammation. I do have healthy skin and hair, but I also don't know if there's a connection with Nikki or not."

• col...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 6, 2018

"I would not recommend this pill to anyone. It straight up tried to ruin my life. I've only been on this pill for a month and I had normal side effects for the first week (moodiness, nausea, etc.), but as time went on it just got worse and worse. I started to have major anxiety issues, which is something I haven’t dealt with in years, and it also caused me to have depression that’s gotten so bad in such a short time that my doctor had to put me on antidepressants. I’ve been angry ALL the time for absolutely no reason, it almost ruined my relationship because I would get mad at my boyfriend every single day over the most stupid things, but it was absolutely uncontrollable. This past month I’ve felt like I was going insane. My acne did get better and my period has been a lot lighter, but it’s not worth it. I’d rather bleed for the rest of my days than have to go through that again. Just don’t do it. Spare yourself."