Nikki and Depression: What Users Say (Page 3)

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 24, 2021

For Birth Control "I went on Nikki for acne, and it was great for acne, my skin became clear within a few months. For birth control, though, it was the absolute worst. I developed painful stomach problems, I became depressed, and a lot more anxious. It worsened my mood. I recently stopped taking it, and I couldn't believe how much better I felt mentally. I do not recommend this pill."

• Che...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 17, 2018

For Birth Control "I got non-consensually switched from BeYaz to Nikki because my health insurance stopped covering brand name meds, and I was forced to trial 2 generics. I was on BeYaz for 13 years with absolutely no problems or symptoms. After being on Nikki for 6 months, I can attest to this being the worst medication I’ve ever taken, with horrible side effects. I gained 15 lbs, resulting in an autoimmune disorder flare-up, felt emotionally beaten down, incredibly tired, lethargic, my migraines increased by double the amount, and anxiety/depression made their way into the picture, causing me to take myself off of this med. My health insurance refuses to cover a name brand BC, so I will be using a card to get my $278 (out of pocket) BeYaz for $58."

• dpa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 1, 2020

For Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder "I took one Nikki pill, and my life went to shambles in three days. I went absolutely crazy emotionally. My anger, depression, and anxiety went through the roof. I usually take .125 of Klonopin as needed for my anxiety - I took 1 mg, and it didn't even help. My PMDD is pretty severe, but this almost ruined me. We'll see how long until I feel normal again or if I cause more emotional wreckage - it's only three days later."

• Emi...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 16, 2019

For Birth Control "I hated this pill. It made me horribly depressed and break out with acne. Don't take."

• Cec...
• March 28, 2021

For Birth Control "Nikki was my first BC, my 2nd week of taking it. I started experiencing very bad migraines, blurry vision, nausea, low sex drive, and depression. I stopped taking it and spoke to my doctor about it."