Nikki User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)

• 28y...
• September 9, 2018

For Acne "Started this birth control with hopes of regulating hormones after developing relatively severe, persistent adult acne (whole regions of breakouts on cheeks, jawline, chin, chest), irregular periods (alternating between 21-45+ days between cycles), and feeling of unstable mood. After the first month of use, acne has significantly improved, is now reduced to a few hormonal pimples on cheek/chin near menstruation. In the second month, decrease in excessive oil and significant improvement in skin integrity (heals faster, reduced inflammation, skin feels and looks healthier ‘thicker’). Menstruation is lighter, however, have some light spotting mid-cycle and suspect my body is still adjusting to the medication after only 2 months. Mood generally more even and cool, fewer extreme lows. Side effects! I work 12-hour days and also run long distances, and I’ve noticed a drop in my stamina. A couple of days where I’ve felt overwhelming fatigue. Suspect it is due to the way the drug counters natural testosterone."

• Lil...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• February 6, 2021

For Acne "I went on Nikki after experiencing extremely bad cystic acne all over my face in high school. After three months of taking Nikki, my skin was completely clear. My doctors and parents were shocked at how quickly it worked for me. I never had any side effects, and it allowed me to finally have regular periods that lasted 3-4 days. I loved Nikki, but I know it works differently for different people, this is just my experience!!"

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

For Birth Control "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."

• Sin...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 17, 2021

For Acne "So I posted a previous review sometime in December. I’ve now been on this birth control for a little over 2 months (I’m on my 3rd pack). And I am very happy to say my skin is doing 10x better. My acne cleared up like crazy and I don’t get zits nearly as much. The ones I do get are small and go away quickly. When I was first on this pill, the first month was pretty much a nightmare. My skin broke out terribly, bad side effects, etc. But that’s all balanced out now. I’m very happy with this pill. I highly recommend it if you deal with hormonal acne. However, here are some side effects I’m dealing with still: - drier/more irritated skin - low sex drive - itchy genitals - have to pee more."

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

For Birth Control "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."

• Lan...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 10, 2021

For Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder "So I am ending my 3rd month of Nikki, and unfortunately I have gained about 10 pounds in the last 2 months. I’m very sensitive to hormone shifts, having PMDD for years, but really, since taking Nikki, I don’t feel any better. I know it can take months for the body to adjust, but I don’t know if I can stick this out any longer. The first 2 months I was nauseous almost every day, now my bloating is out of control, my stomach is always distended and worse right before my period starts. For the past two days I’ve had 2 people ask me if I was pregnant :(( I’m really over it. The only positive is my period went from 6-7 days to 3/4 with moderate bleeding. I still cramp 1-2 weeks before my period starts. It could work for you, but it just isn’t worth it for me at this point. I’m sad about it."

• Mad...
• October 13, 2017

For Birth Control "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."

• Cou...
• November 24, 2020

For Acne "I just quit Nikki after being on it for two months. In that time, it had severely worsened my depression, gave me extreme fatigue, and caused mood swings. I didn't want to get out of bed most days, and I ended up missing a lot of my classes because of how tired I was. It even caused me to develop a yeast overgrowth in my digestive system. I first went on birth control two years ago, my doctor prescribed me Junel, and it cleared up my acne with little side effects. I stopped birth control for a year and just recently went back on because of an acne flare and was prescribed Nikki. I quit a few days ago after I realized the pill was causing all of my symptoms, and I already feel better. Of course, birth control affects everyone differently, but please don't try to push past the negative symptoms. Honestly, this experience has made me quite cynical of the pill. I've decided to heal my acne holistically and plan to get a non-hormonal IUD. Good luck to anybody going on this pill! I hope it works for you."

• cri...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 9, 2022

For Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder "This birth control at first decreased my appetite by a large comparison to previously used Junel 1/20. I tried this brand for the acne part, since I've seen dermatologists since I was 15 and nothing worked. Now almost 3 months into this brand, nothing has been done to clear my face, I sleep for entire days and am overcome with extreme tiredness. I get severe nausea and throw up at least 3 times a week, and I don't eat as much as I used to. I lost nearly 10 pounds in 2 months. A good thing was it stopped my painful period cramps and I haven't gotten a period since taking the pill. A very slight increase in boob size, but still very tender breasts."

• She...
• April 19, 2017

For Birth Control "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

For Birth Control "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

For Birth Control "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."

• sas...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 24, 2024

For Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder "Immediately fixed my PMDD/PMS issues, which was a godsend. I finally felt normal, and it was within the first pack or two. I’ve had some days where I’ve been depressed and lacking motivation, but I wouldn’t say it’s constant. I have not gained any weight, but it’s been a bit harder to lose weight (I was already trying to lose some before starting Nikki). Acne seems relatively the same for me! My biggest qualm with this is my sex drive is 0 here on the 5th/6th month. It started out super strong, then about 2 months ago just disappeared. I’d say I get a “spark” in the libido department maybe once a month. Maybe. Rough trade-off for me personally - it fixed all my issues (or did not worsen any pre-existing issues like acne or weight gain) but destroyed my libido."

• pin...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 11, 2020

For Acne "I was on this birth control for about a year. It definitely cleared up my face to the point where I had no acne whatsoever; however, it made me so emotional, anxious, and angry all the time that I had to stop taking it. I noticed a significant difference in my mood and mental state from before I started taking it till now. I have cried almost every day and am so sad most of the time that I do not leave my bed. My family and friends started to notice my change in behavior as well, which made me worried about if my birth control was a part of it. Everyone has a different experience with certain birth controls, but this was just my experience!"

• squ...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 10, 2018

For Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder "Switched from Lo-Ovral to Nikki about 2 weeks ago without placebo pills in between. The only side effects I've been experiencing are being a lot more thirsty due to the diuretic effect of this pill. The first few days I had minor headaches. I've had mild acne my whole life, but I haven't had a breakout all week. My anxiety/depression symptoms are basically gone, and I haven't had a breakdown yet. When I was on Lo-Ovral, I had about one a month."

• flo...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 13, 2020

For Acne "I have been on Nikki for 3 months now. In the first week or two, I felt nauseous and got headaches a lot. I use it for acne, and at first, it made my acne way worse, but when I was finishing up the second pack, it began to clear up my face. Now my face is pretty clear, but I feel tired all the time and have less motivation to do anything, but hopefully, this will go away. Overall though, I think my experience so far hasn't been too bad on Nikki, at least compared to other brands."

• KCa...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 14, 2018

For Birth Control "My pharmacy switched me over from Gianvi to Nikki. Since taking Nikki, which has been for about 4 months now, my once clear skin has become a playground for acne. Not only is my skin a problem, but my periods, my horrible cramps have come back, and I never know when it's coming. One of the main reasons for being on birth control is to regulate my cycle and also help with my PMDD. I plan things around when my cycle will be, and with this I have had to miss wax appointments because my period just shows up randomly. Can't forget to add the headaches, nausea, weight gain, blurred vision, and the biggest problem being mood swings and aggression it has caused me. I have found myself becoming increasingly aggressive, and that's not me. Thank goodness I went and saw my doctor last week, and I have now been switched back to Gianvi. I can't wait to feel back to normal again."

• Flo...
• November 6, 2019

For Birth Control "I want to preface by saying everyone's body reacts differently to medications. Always ask your doctor for extra information on your medicines and things you should keep in mind. I have endometriosis, and I have tried Sprintec, Depo, and now Nikki. I have woken up at 2:30 am nauseous almost every day for two weeks after starting this pill, and I have vomiting. I know I haven't been on it long, but my doc said she'd try to prescribe me a birth control that makes me less nauseous. I read the entire pamphlet that came with the medicine, and it says you should get your blood tested for high potassium levels. Make sure to stay super hydrated while on this, and you exercise. Those two things have helped me a lot. I'm probably going to switch doctors soon and hopefully get a medication that actually works."

• Cin...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 10, 2019

For Birth Control "I had been on Nikki for over a year, and all of a sudden got changed to YAZ. It made me so grateful for Nikki. While Nikki makes me tired and minor mood swings, it doesn’t compare to other birth controls. It kept my acne under control. My periods are short and on time every month. I was switched to YAZ, and I was a mess, huge mood swings, period started a week earlier. I wasn’t myself. Trying to get Nikki back!"

• Neg...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 30, 2019

For Acne "I never post drug reviews because I am in the medical field, but man, I sure wish I would have read up on this drug before taking it. Within the first two weeks of being on this Nikki birth control, I developed back-to-back headaches and minor mood swings. Now, three weeks in, my face has gone ballistic, and I have cystic acne everywhere. This drug has started interfering with my career since I get self-conscious talking to doctors with a face full of zits. I now have to get back on Accutane to combat the side effects of this horrible drug!"

• Ste...
• July 23, 2021

For Birth Control "I’m 41 and have suffered since my first child with cystic acne and PMD. I’m on my 6th month and am feeling amazing. My cystic acne is gone. I have no PMS symptoms, and my period is literally nothing where it was previously heavy clotting and severe cramping. I do take Bupropion for anxiety, and maybe that had something to do with not having the mood swings and emotional side effects others described? I’m so pleased with how these hormones have balanced my body. I won’t change or alter this medication!"

• kri...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• December 16, 2022

For Birth Control "I used this very successfully a few years ago to control PMDD symptoms; I tried taking it again a few months ago and had a much different experience. I'm 32, and previous use was 25-27 years old, if that matters. I haven't had kids but do have some childhood trauma. The first time I took it was okay-second time... OH MY GOD, THE MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS. Incredibly anxious, paranoid, depressed, suicidal. I had what felt like several mental breakdowns where I couldn't stop hitting myself, crying, shaking, etc. THIS IS NOT NORMAL BEHAVIOR FOR ME. It almost destroyed my relationship. Everything triggered anxiety and paranoia. Everything. It was a dark pit that I never wanted to go back to. I stopped taking it after 2 months (I figured I just wasn't 'used to it'), but the change in my personality was so obvious my partner noticed immediately that I was no longer taking it. The symptoms I had on Nikki were worse than the PMDD symptoms I used to have. PLEASE BE CAUTIOUS and track your mood if taking this."

• Mol...
• April 24, 2021

For Acne "I was on Nikki birth control for a full year. I prescribed it for acne. My skin had a horrible purge before completely clearing up. So it works for acne, but it takes a few months before your hormones level out. The only other problem I had with it was that I would get yeast infections when I was never prone to them before."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 30, 2019

For Birth Control "I've been on Nikki for almost 2 months now, and for all the ladies saying that this is the worst birth control ever, I beg to differ. I had nausea for the first week, but it quickly passed. My periods are better, and I don't have cramping. Keep in mind, THIS IS A HORMONE!! It will alter the hormones in your body, and it's not for everyone! Before you decide to switch birth controls, consider Nikki because my periods are so much better, and I'm not pregnant :))"

• Fat...
• August 1, 2018

For Birth Control "I have been on Nikki for a year now. This is my first experience with birth control, and unfortunately, I did not know enough to recognize that this pill is the cause of my symptoms. The worst being that I have been incredibly fatigued and exhausted, no matter how easy I take things or how much sleep I get. I have had difficulty focusing, excessive teeth grinding, mood swings, irritation, very low sex drive, constant headaches, emotional distress, crying, and mild depression. I have been to two doctors who can't find anything wrong with me, and I have had multiple blood draws, with no conclusion. This morning, it occurred to me to research my birth control. I can't believe that I have gone an entire year with these symptoms and not figured it out. I am an incredibly healthy woman. I have a great relationship with my body, and I know when something is off. I feel so terrible that I have put my body through this for so long. I will be discontinuing this BC immediately."