Nikki for Birth Control User Reviews (Page 5)

• Aly...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 28, 2019

"I've been on at least four different types of birth control throughout a span of eight years, and Nikki is by far the worst one I've tried. I find myself constantly nauseous, moody, and I really haven't felt like myself since starting Nikki three months ago. Does not help with acne, bad period cramps, or spotting/heavy bleeding. This is a very problematic birth control, and it shouldn't be recommended by any doctor, ever."

• Con...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 31, 2019

"I have been on this birth control, Nikki, for a week and a half. I have already developed cystic acne (from absolutely no acne ever), headaches, and extreme hunger. I switched from Junel Fe, hoping Nikki would help with my cramping and lighten my periods. I am already annoyed with this birth control, I will be switching as soon as possible."

• Mar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 1, 2019

"I’ve only been on Nikki for two weeks and already experiencing a lot of uncomfortable side effects. The first and most noticeable was breast pain. Nikki has also caused severe bloating, water retention, depression, no sex drive, and mood swings. I don’t like how I’ve felt since being on this pill, so I’m going to stop taking it. I would rather have my periods and normal PMS symptoms, as annoying as they are, than take this with all the side effects and not feel normal. The artificial hormones don’t work well for everyone. Another note: birth control can severely deplete your body of vital vitamins, such as vitamin B. My sister was told her vitamin B levels were really low, causing low energy and chronic fatigue. The doctor didn’t even tell her it was a common side effect of the birth control, they just wanted to prescribe something else—do your research, ladies!"

• Mka...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 6, 2020

"Nikki overall has been good, but has not been the right birth control for me. Benefits: My skin has never been much of an issue (I would only break out around my period), but this birth control completely cleared my skin. I don’t remember the last time I had a painful pimple. My moods have been somewhat consistent. I just get really anxious and irritable the week before my period. The bad side effects that I’ve had are: heavy flow. It’s so heavy, and I’ll go through a super plus tampon in less than two hours. Horrible headaches that last for 2 weeks. They’ve gotten worse the longer I’ve been on this medicine, which is why I’ll be switching! I really don't want to switch because of the benefits to my skin, but it’s just not worth the headaches and heavy flow for me."

• Jul...
• November 28, 2020

"So I am on week 2 of taking the Nikki birth control, and the pros are great: no acne, see improvement, no nausea, no insane mood swings, no anger, maybe one super sensitive day, but that was it. My weight is great, I have noticed some bloatedness, but it goes away when I workout, so not a big deal. So for the cons: If you suffer from gingivitis like I do and gum disease, I am on week 2 of taking the meds and noticed my gums are swollen and super inflamed. I now am flossing day and night and 4 times now after every meal. You cannot skip at all! Or your gums just will get inflamed and swollen. So idk if there are other birth controls that maybe won’t do the same thing, but if not, please let me know. But ugh just other side effects I would have to worry about, and this one I like because I’m not angry or moody or irritable."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 27, 2019

"When I first began, I was on Yaz, then I got switched to Nikki. For at least 6 months, I had no problem. Now I have frequent headaches and nausea. It is like I can have a huge appetite and can't stop eating, or I'm not hungry at all."

• tin...
• March 29, 2018

"I started out taking Nikki after switching from a higher dose because I had bad mood swings. So we lowered it. I now have this weird feeling on my left boob. I've had it for two months now. It comes and goes. Not sure what it is. I have an appointment coming up, so I'm bringing it to her attention and possibly changing."

• Bec...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 6, 2018

"This BC changed my life!! I was on Taytulla previously, and it was awful (made me break out worse than ever before, long, horrid periods, etc.). Nikki has made my skin clear so quickly, and I can go without makeup without feeling self-conscious. My periods are still pretty heavy, but it synced up with the pill pretty quick, and my cramps aren’t too bad. Feeling no nausea or weird pains either. :) Highly recommend."

• Mad...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 21, 2018

"I was switched over to Nikki because my insurance covered all of it, and I’m here for free birth control. But I would rather pay the $30 for my old birth control than get this for free. After switching, my mood swings became noticeably worse, and my acne started acting up. I’m currently on my period on this brand, and NOTHING is better. Birth control typically makes my period lighter and a lot easier to deal with, but my cramps are as bad as they are without the pill, and I’m throwing up and have diarrhea, which is normal for me when I’m not even on the pill. So all in all, I’m just disappointed that I don’t feel any better, my acne came back, I’m way more emotional, and my period is horrible."

• Lis...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 26, 2018

"Terrible. I’ve been on this pill for 3 months. I’ve only had about 1 week cumulative in those three months where I wasn’t spotting or bleeding. Terrible mood swings and depression. Extremely painful periods. I did not get pregnant, which means it did its job, but honestly, there weren’t many occasions where there was a risk of getting pregnant, lol. With constant heavy periods and cramping, there was hardly any desire to have sex. Worst birth control I’ve ever tried."

• All...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 26, 2018

"I was switched to this from Vestura because Walgreens stopped carrying it. I didn't notice much of a difference. Seems to work fine (not pregnant), I get the occasional headache, and my period has remained regular and has become very light. Don't ever spot or get crazy acne. I like that the Vestura came in a little pouch, and this one is a pack with a cardboard flip front."

• Mar...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 5, 2017

"The birth control pill Nikki improved my acne significantly after only a month of use. I had previously taken Gianvi for many years, but discovered it was the cause of my depression. Following that, I tried numerous other brands, and they either worsened my acne or depression, sometimes both. Nikki is the only birth control pill I have found that does not trigger depression and has completely cleared my acne. However, I rate it at an 8 because I have had frequent light spotting in between periods, and they are not as regular as they normally would be. Overall, this pill is a great option!"

• Anonymous
• November 29, 2017

"I was originally put on TriSprintec to help with acne, and it made it severely worse, so my doctor switched me to Nikki almost a month ago. I had slight nausea when on TriSprintec, but now it's terrible, and I can barely eat. I also get cramping and headaches."

• Rel...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 15, 2022

"I’m going into my 3rd pack with Nikki birth control, and I must say it has truly been a roller coaster. I recently got my tubes tied 3 years ago, and I was prescribed Nikki to help regulate my cycle and help with my cystic acne. So far, with my cycle, it has definitely gotten better; it’s just after my period I’m light spotting a while before the flow comes to a complete stop. Now, as far as the acne, I don’t know what to think. When I was on my second pack, my face broke out so bad I just wanted to give up right then and there. I had gotten so many big red bumps and scarring on my face; the purging was horrible. Now that I’m on my third pack, when I got my period, I still broke out, but it wasn't that bad, so I’m hoping within the next few months my acne gets completely under control."

• 19 ...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 25, 2022

"I started Nikki just around 5 months ago, and it works great for me! I began taking it for my extremely irregular periods and the more obvious reason. Since taking it, my acne has significantly cleared up, and my period has become completely regular now, coming at the exact same time every month with minimal cramps. It's also free with my insurance. The only downsides are that I cry more easily now (although I've always been a sensitive person, so that's pretty normal for me), and I have more frequent migraines, but I've always had migraines, and I'm not sure if it's the pill that has caused that."

• chl...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 23, 2019

"I was fine the first few months, I skipped a couple of periods and then forgot my pills when I was out of town and missed 2. Now I have been bleeding for 32 days, despite the fact that I'm continually taking my pill since I forgot. Going to switch meds."

• Kla...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 30, 2019

"Made me break out severely to the point it took months of expensive skincare and getting off this pill to get my breakouts under control. I was literally breaking out in my cheeks, which has never been a problem area for me. Every day, there were new breakouts, and not just little ones, like cystic ones that hurt. I would never take this pill again."

• Dec...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• October 11, 2021

"I was on this for about 3-4 years. The first year or two was great, I had clear skin and my periods were fine, no depression. My doctor recommended this to help clear my acne. It did about that. EXCEPT, after 3 years, I would get recurrent BV and yeast infections from antibiotics. My gynecologist had no idea why I kept getting so many. One at least every month! Breakthrough bleeding that would happen for a week to a few days before my period. Zero sex drive. I finally stopped taking Nikki because I couldn't stand bleeding for a week every month before I would get my actual period. It has been 2 months off it and I have no more breakthrough bleeding. Although my first period off Nikki was extremely painful and heavy."

• Mae...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 17, 2022

"Worked wonderfully the first few weeks. Right now is the time I usually PMS. Out of nowhere, I started feeling nothing like myself at all. Super horribly depressed, like I’ve never been before. I do like how it made me physically, I’m skinner and my chest got fuller, but I will be switching. I can do ANY symptom, just not the depression. It’s unbearable. I know sometimes it takes a while for your body to adjust, but I simply cannot do it."

• Lol...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 3, 2018

"I will switch from Vestura to this medication, and ever since, I have a stomach ache all the time. I always have to eat something before I take it, if I don't, I will have the worst nausea and stomach pain. My acne got a little worse, and I cramp when I get my period, which didn't happen with my other medication. Nikki is not so good."

• Jul...
• January 19, 2018

"I was on this birth control in high school and ended up switching back to it in college. Everything was great. I had no side effects and my skin is flawless!! The only reason I am switching after being on it for about a year is I would experience spotting every two weeks - heavy enough where I would have to use a tampon. I am sad to be switching from this pill because I liked it a lot, but just cannot take having my period every 2 weeks. I think my body just may need a higher dose."

• ale...
• June 17, 2019

"So I was recommended for Nikki because my old birth control was very high in estrogen, and it caused dryness and a lot of anxiety problems. Nikki stopped my anxiety from being as severe as it was, however, it is more frequent. Like, my anxiety used to cause chest pains, and that doesn’t happen anymore, but I can feel myself getting anxious all the time. It also didn’t help at all with the dryness. It makes my period last longer (about a week), and it is very sporadic. I could not bleed for a majority of the day, but it’ll randomly come and be heavy. I’m just personally not a fan."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• December 17, 2022

"I'm 22 years old, female, and I started taking Nikki around 3-4 years ago. A little backstory, I was new to taking birth control and started with the NuvaRing, but it made me so anxious and depressed to the point where I had suicidal thoughts. I only then realized it was linked to the NuvaRing. My doctor then switched me to Junel Fe, and that made me bloat so bad and worsened my acne. I then did research and requested to use Nikki/Yaz, which was the best decision I've ever made. I lost weight on Nikki, my acne has gotten better, it prevented pregnancy, and my boobs are more perky! I never experienced any depression on this pill! And for my sex drive, it was low, and I was kind of dry on some occasions, but nothing like the desert. I was still able to get wet. Overall, I recommend giving it a try; it's different for everyone, but it really helped me out. I'm sad to have to change my birth control due to my health insurance changing."

• lun...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 16, 2022

"I just started Nikki, and I had no side effects whatsoever. I feel great. I do not feel any different, but I've actually had a higher sex drive??? Hahaha if you are afraid of trying this, please don't. I was scared to, and I'm doing fine, but I guess it depends on everyone's different bodies. Oh, one more thing, I think I'm losing weight with this!! Like, gurrrrllll, idk if I'm crazy, but I'm literally weighing myself every day now, hahah."

• Ano...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 22, 2022

"This medicine was a nightmare. It started off with swelling of my throat. Then came the headaches. Then the vomiting. For hours at a time. My stomach lining was destroyed from throwing up bile, and it will take years to recover. Horrible medication."