Zarah User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)

• Gia...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 1, 2014

For Birth Control "Zarah has been okay. I first started on the pill about 5 months ago, and it helped a little with my cramps that were horrible before I started the pill. However, I noticed some weight gain and realized that I have horrible mood swings. My period isn't much lighter than before, and my period doesn't come until a few days after I start taking the sugar pills. It definitely decreased my sex drive a lot, and I started getting a lot of discharge every day."

• ITi...
• February 13, 2015

For Birth Control "I've been using Zarah for a year now. It works just as great as Yasmin. It didn't cause any weight gain or mood changes. Those are the only things I'm scared of, apart from the adverse effect of DVT. I had nausea only during the first 4 months of taking it. It reduced my headaches and dysmenorrhea, but I'm not sure if the former is just psychosomatic. I've never been pregnant during the course of taking it, so it's an effective BCP! Another bonus is 'glowing' skin. My skin was already in perfect condition, but Zarah (and Yasmin, which I took before it) made it 'ethereal,' as what people would say to me... and this is no joke. I'm giving the credit to Zarah (and Yasmin). Apparently, I'm switching back to Yasmin because of insurance coverage changes."

• Ann...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 5, 2015

For Birth Control "I've been on this pill for over a year now, and so far, so good. When I first started it, I was pretty moody and had some acne, but after the first few months, my skin was always clear and there was way less moodiness. (Still some, but I think that's just how I am, lol) This was the first birth control I took, and I've taken it ever since!"

• CBe...
• October 5, 2017

For Birth Control "Everyone reacts differently to different pills at different times, but here's my experience: I was suffering from amenorrhea, loss of sex drive and feeling, vaginal dryness, inability to orgasm, and depression for 11 months. My tests all said my hormones were normal. Within a week of starting Zarah, my depression disappeared and I slowly started regaining feeling and sensitivity, and my sex drive was returning. Now 4 months in, my libido is super high again as it used to be, I'm ridiculously lubricated, and sensitivity and orgasms have returned. There are some negative side effects, but the pros far outweigh the cons for me. Negatives are pimple outbreaks around my chin, pretty bad water retention and some swelling, and minor dizziness."

• sbi...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 19, 2017

For Birth Control "I've been on Zarah for about 6 months now, after switching from another pill. The good things I like about Zarah are that my acne has cleared up and I don't have any super crazy side effects. However, my period lasts for about 6-7 days and it's very heavy the whole time. This is the worst my period has ever been. I also get a migraine for about 3 days straight when I get my period. Definitely thinking about switching because the 6-7 day period seriously sucks!"

• Bex...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 23, 2017

For Birth Control "I figure I'll share my experience now that I've moved to a new birth control. I've had it for exactly a year now, and it's got pros and cons. Pros: it regulated my period, ridding me of cramps, giving me super clear skin, and I am much less moody. My boobs grew (B to a C cup), which my boyfriend loved, of course, but being a dancer, I don't like. Cons: I got bigger arms and cheeks (puffy looking), bigger hips, and more cellulite than ever (I took it the year I was 23 years). I went from being a size 4 to a size 7 without changes in my diet and exercising regularly. I think what happened was the estrogen in the pill, it helped me start womanhood, which as a dancer, I don't like. But I switched to NuvaRing, so far, my cheeks and arms have thinned out!"

• Jac...
• September 29, 2015

For Birth Control "I started this birth control a few months ago, and it has made me into a hormonal mess! One of the side effects is anger, and I didn't realize it till yesterday when I didn't speak to my husband for 30 mins, all because he wouldn't turn the radio station off when I didn't want to listen to a song. I have never gotten so upset over something so silly. There are other instances, but that was just the one that made me realize I need to get on a different pill."

• Dun...
• August 11, 2015

For Birth Control "I was switched to Zarah for my PCOS and was really happy to try something new. I had taken Lutera for three years for heavy and painful periods and then for the past 6 months had not gotten a period, which is common with PCOS. My doctor recommended I try Zarah. Just in the first month, I was way more moody and retaining a lot of water weight. Then my periods came. It was the worst period I've had since I started birth control. Painful cramps and heavy bleeding to the point I needed to change a super plus tampon every hour. I am going back to the doctor to get this changed since I waited the three months to see if anything would change. The only positive was that it was an effective birth control."

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

For Birth Control "This is the first birth control I've been on, I mostly used it for acne at first. For the first month, it was fine. Then, after that, I started getting nauseous a few hours after taking the pill. Then, the third month, I would get really nauseous that I would almost throw up, and this was happening a few days a week, and I missed too much school, so I finally stopped taking it. But besides being super nauseous all the time, I had mood swings, it did nothing for my acne, bad cramps, and anxiety. The only good thing was that it regulated my period."

• Zar...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• March 13, 2016

For Birth Control "I've taken this for about four years and no problem. Recently I have forgotten to take it for like 3 days and spotting does arrive, other than that I highly recommend. #teamzarah I'm 34 if that helps, but hey, all bodies are different."

• Lis...
• October 22, 2016

For Birth Control "I absolutely love Zarah. I've been taking it for well over a year now. Never gained weight, cleared up my acne so much, great 3-4 day period. I switched to Ocello for about one month (not by choice), and I absolutely hated it. Ocello made me super moody and anxious. Zarah almost keeps me in check. Personally, every female is different, and I would ask a doctor instead of reading reviews!"

• Fat...
• September 7, 2016

For Birth Control "I usually use Ocella (been using for 4 years) and switched to Zarah for my vacation because the pharmacy was out, but wow, it triggered huge mood swings and a deep depression the 2nd week in. By the 3rd week, I was crying every morning and feeling in a slump for hours on end. It was sporadic, like on and off, sometimes I'd feel fine, and then I'd feel horrible again in a few hours. Yikes."

• Viv...
• January 6, 2017

For Birth Control "Was originally on TriNessa and hated it; Tri made me extremely emotional, and I started breaking out in cysts. Been on Zarah for a little over a month, and all of my cysts are gone. My old acne scars are clearing up, and my emotions are very stable now. Zarah's packaging is cute (as if that matters, lol), and it's super easy to use. Although everyone reacts differently, Zarah was perfect for me, and I recommend it to everyone."

• EB8...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 26, 2015

For Birth Control "My biggest concern was weight gain. I've just finished my first month of Zarah, and have actually lost a pound or two, but I'm pretty sure it's just water weight. The good stuff about Zarah: reduced/no water retention. No increased appetite. My breasts haven't been swollen/tender. PMDD symptoms are much milder. The neutral/bleh stuff about Zarah: still have some moodiness while the hormones adjust. Definitely having bouts of nausea. But I'll take nausea over no weight gain/slight weight loss any day."

• Sky...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 13, 2019

For Acne "I use Zarah mainly for acne and regulation of my period. I'm with a woman, so I don't need to worry about pregnancy! It's cleared my acne up pretty well, but I have had dizzy spells and mood swings. I just started the second month, so we'll see!"

• Kat...
• July 22, 2017

For Birth Control "I've been on this birth control for 6 months now and love it. It cleared up my acne, and my boobs have gotten so much bigger. I haven't had any weight gain. The only downside is I feel like it makes me somewhat depressed, but I am on depression meds and have been for years, so I don't see that as being a problem. My boyfriend and I have regular sex, and he doesn't pull out, and I'm not pregnant. So the effectiveness of this is 10/10. Would highly recommend :) I don't have insurance yet, and I pay $60 out of pocket for it each month. It would be a lot less if you had insurance, probably around $10 a month."

• Bat...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 22, 2017

For Birth Control "After a lot of failed birth control for various reasons, I was put on Zarah. I had a huge nausea and vomiting problem with the last one and also made me horribly ill before my period. (I forgot the name.) So this is the day of my last active pill, my first month on it. This has been a wonder pill for me...until now. No nausea and vomiting, only had two really nauseous days in this last week of active pills. But last night, when I took my second to last pill, my husband tried to cuddle up to me and accidentally lightly pressed across my boobs with his arm, and it hurt so much. Too much. Worse than when I first found out I was pregnant 5 years ago. It's so bad I haven't slept and pain relievers aren't helping."

• Mar...
• June 9, 2017

For Birth Control "I've been on Zarah for about 2 weeks now. My doctor switched me to Zarah after my last birth control (the generic form of Yaz) gave me bad spotting. So far, I've had no problems with Zarah. No spotting, cramps, weight gain, or emotional changes. My skin is clear and I'm no longer constantly in pain like I was before I started Zarah. I'm so happy my doctor had me change birth control pills."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 20, 2017

For Birth Control "I started this medication in an attempt to clear my moderate hormonal acne. Unlike others, I did not have an initial breakout, in fact, my skin started to clear up immediately as I began taking it. I am now on my second month in, and other than my skin clearing up, I have not experienced any other side effects. I highly recommend this birth control and have only positive things to say about it. Not only did it help improve my self-esteem and acne, but it has also regulated my periods."

• Ale...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 4, 2017

For Birth Control "My experience with this birth control was pretty good. I am 5'4, about 115 lbs - 120 lbs. Never made me moody, never felt bloated. I felt pretty good on this pill. Before this pill, I never broke out! My face was pretty clear. When I started this pill, I noticed my right cheek started to break out. It was more of red bumps and a rash on my face. I noticed others having the same symptoms. My diet didn't change after this pill. I ate the same and exercised too. I will be returning to Ortho-TriCyclen until my face clears up and hopefully try something else."

• QsM...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• October 17, 2017

For Birth Control "I took Zarah for 3 years, never missed a pill and always took it right at 3 pm every day. So it worked great. No weight gain. No painful cramps. A light flow during period week. But I rated this 5/10 because I did end up getting pregnant 3 1/2 years after I started taking Zarah. I didn’t take any medications around the time I conceived besides my BC Zarah. My doctor was shocked when my blood test came back positive. So beware, even the best birth control pills can fail and result in pregnancy. I will say, though, it was the best thing that’s ever happened to me. I have a beautiful 1-year-old to prove it."

• Cho...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• December 15, 2017

For Birth Control "I’ve been taking Zarah for around 2 years, and I’ve had mixed feelings. I began taking it because I had really bad acne, and nothing I was doing was working. I started seeing results after around 5 months, and after using it for 8 months to 1 year, my skin completely cleared up. The real reason why I wanted to write this review was to educate others about a side effect I did not know was going to happen. While on this BC, my breasts have gone from a 32C to a 32E, and it has so badly affected my life. I am stopping the pill and actually getting a breast reduction because of it. I’m 5’8 and 115, with boobs that weigh 6 pounds. I loved this pill at first, and I’m so happy about my skin, but before taking the pill, please research! I hope this helps!"

• Mon...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 15, 2015

For Birth Control "I'm 25 and am basically taking birth control for acne. I have tried many different pills, but this was my least favorite, I took it for 2 months. I am small-framed, about 98 lbs and 5'. I feel this was too much hormone for my small body. The first month, I was getting anxiety around my period time, crying spells, very crampy, a heavy flow, and mood swings (my poor boyfriend). This has never happened with any pill I've taken, the anxiousness scared me. I gave it another month and not really much of a change. My acne did not clear up at all! No weight gain, and sex drive was great. Overall, not for me. I switched to Monessa a few weeks ago, a much lower dose BC pill, and so far, so good! Everyone's different, good luck!"

• Cai...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• February 18, 2019

For Birth Control "I started taking this pill as soon as I got my first period (age 12). I can truly say I regret being on it for so long. I was on this pill for 8 years before I decided to stop it to see what would happen. I am a completely different person without the hormones from this pill and every other pill I’ve tried. The pill made me gain 17 lbs, which fell off within 2 months of stopping the pill, gave me anxiety, increased my appetite, affected my digestive system. I could go on and on about the negative effects the pill has on your body. It sucks because I hate risking pregnancy, but it’s really not healthy to put these hormones in your body."

• Jes...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• August 30, 2015

For Birth Control "I've been on birth control pills for 10 years; Yasmin, Yaz, whatever came next, then Zarah. My acne decreased with the exception of the placebo pill week. My cramping was never as bad, and I never got pregnant, which is the main point! Now, I've been off the pill for 4 months, trying to conceive. I haven't had a single mouth ulcer. I NEVER went more than 2 weeks without one. I knew if I bit my lip, I'd have one within a few hours. If it was the week of my menstruation, I'd have at least one. Usually, I had at least 2 at any given time. Also, almost every time I'd go to the dentist, I'd have a new cavity. I've looked it up, and I believe that the hormones from the pill increased my mouth difficulties."