Aviane and Nausea: What Users Say

• Ano...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 10, 2019

For Birth Control "I hate Aviane. I can't even bear taking it any longer than I have been because it’s just making me feel incredibly depressed. I am in such a dark, dark place. My period has been going on strong for 11 days, coupled with nausea and tiredness. My body has changed in ways I did not want it to. If you are somebody who already struggles with mental health issues and body confidence, then I don’t recommend this unless you want to feel like a completely different, 100% worse version of yourself."

• Anonymous
• April 6, 2010

For Birth Control "Was on Aviane for a year with no problem, switched to Ortho for 3 months and gained weight, got acne, and my sex drive died. Back on Aviane for 3 days now and can already tell things are getting better. In my initial experience with Aviane, I felt a bit nauseous at times after taking the pill for the first couple of months, but that went away. I didn't really gain weight, and didn't find it hard to drop some weight when I started a workout regimen. My skin was clear, sex drive great, maybe a little more emotional around period time but nothing out of control, really helped with cramps, and had a predictable and short/light period. I even skipped a period once on Aviane because of a vacation and had no side effects."

• bro...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• June 8, 2020

For Birth Control "This pill, Aviane, works as a birth control, and it made my periods super short and super light, and cramps disappeared. That being said, there were a lot of cons associated with this: headaches, nausea, weight gain, acne, acne, acne (my skin was clear before this), and crazy anxiety, depression, and mood swings. I would not recommend. Going to switch back to Ortho Cyclen."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 21, 2024

For Birth Control "First couple weeks I had some nausea and first couple months I had some spotting, nothing a panty-liner couldn't fix. This has been a life-changer. No more painful periods and bloody messes. It cleared up my acne. My skin hasn't looked this good in decades! I haven't gained any weight and my mood hasn't been affected. No headaches or side effects now. I love this stuff. I take it continuously so I don't get a period. I'm 43 and started this about 7 months ago. I should have been on it for the past 30 years!"

• Ann...
• June 20, 2016

For Birth Control "I've been on this pill for 2 months now, and I'm growing to like it. During the first month, I experienced the side effects (as expected). My breasts were very swollen and VERY tender. I had to buy new bras to handle the pain. I had one day of nausea and never had issues with it again. I had migraines on and off throughout the first month, and they have gone away. Periods are much shorter, lighter, and much less painful. I have had bare sex on this pill and have not seen any signs of pregnancy. It made my face break out during the first month, however, in month 2, my skin looked WAY better. After about 3 months of taking the pill, all side effects seem to subside!"

• Anonymous
• August 24, 2009

For Ovarian Cysts "For four months, I have suffered from constant cramps, 24/7. My doctor finally took an ultrasound and found two very large cysts. One was filled with blood. He explained to me this is why I am in so much pain. I also have been experiencing other symptoms: thinning hair, low back pain/throbbing, nausea, ill feeling, facial hair, etc. I went back in, and he finally put me on birth control pills. I am 37 and taking birth control pills for the first time. I am almost two weeks into taking them, and to my relief, I have not suffered any bad side effects, but it's still early. I can only hope that this is a good sign. And I can only hope that my pain will subside and my cysts will dissolve. I have my fingers crossed. Wish me luck!"

• ase...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 15, 2018

For Birth Control "This is the best birth control pill ever! I wanted to share my experience with everyone because after choosing the wrong pill before, I realized how important it is to search to find the right pill. I'm on my 3rd month so far, and I see no effect on myself. My weight is the same, my skin is the same, I don't have nausea or a headache (as I experienced on my previous pill called Esme). My mood is normal, as I am as usual. I loved this pill because I see no effect. So, I can move on with my life like I'm not on a pill. I started this pill after reading so many good comments about it, and I definitely recommend it!!!"

• Avi...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 3, 2016

For Birth Control "I'm 20. After reading such terrible reviews, I was nervous about taking this pill. Quite honestly, it's a good brand. I'm just about to start the 3rd pack. I've encountered no 'horrible' side effects! No mood swings, no headaches, etc. The pill actually helped clear my skin. (I've had adult acne.) The only effect I felt was very mild nausea. (Sea Bands helped suppress it.) Also, light 'period.' Cramps were little to none. Lasted exactly 7 days, arrived just on time. Helped prevent pregnancy despite the fact I take it over 7 hours late almost every day. Some days I'm on time, other days I'm early, then totally late. This is my first time on BC. To say the least, nothing scary about Aviane. It's a chill pill."

• Meg...
• July 19, 2009

For Birth Control "Aviane made me feel excessively fatigued, and I still got the migraines. However, I started feeling nauseous, which is extremely uncommon for me. I decided to try to stick it out for three months to see if my body would adjust, but after a month and a half, I started vomiting and having such terrible nausea that it interfered with my daily life. I decided to quit this pill mid-pack because it was having such awful effects on me (in addition to getting sick, my heart was racing, and I was very OCD). Last night, a few hours after the first dose I missed, I started having stressed breathing like I was having a panic attack, and I had to lay completely still on a couch for hours waiting for the nausea to subside."

• Ken...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 5, 2016

For Birth Control "I started taking Aviane after experiencing horrible side effects from the first brand I was on. The only side effect I have experienced is nausea, so all I did was take my pill around supper time and it went away. I would definitely recommend Aviane to someone looking for a good birth control pill."

• Kan...
• October 23, 2019

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I am on my 2nd pack of Aviane and will be starting on the sugar pills tonight. I love this pill! I do not have as many side effects as I used to have with other pills. I had a few headaches and some nausea in my first month of using this, but those are gone now. No breast tenderness, no noticeable weight gain, although I have an increased appetite, but I try to balance it with a healthy diet and exercise at least 3 times a week. My previous one (Sprintec) caused me to spot, and I was having a period for 3 weeks straight. On Aviane, I have no spotting, and my periods last for only 7 days and are light. I used to have really heavy bleeding, which caused my iron levels to be depleted. I develop pimples here and there, but they are manageable. I do not have any mood swings on this pill, and that is just wonderful. I just feel happy every day! Aviane is a game changer for me, and I am so glad that I found it :)"

• Kat...
• May 13, 2011

For Ovarian Cysts "This is my first time on birth control, and I've heard so many stories about how Aviane gets you all irritated and nauseous, but so far, in the one week I've been using it, I feel perfectly normal. I'm not sure if that is because I just started, only time will tell. I'm not having any cramping in my ovaries because of my cysts so far. 10 out of 10 for me!"

• Anonymous
• September 30, 2009

For Birth Control "I just want to say I found this site very helpful. I had been on Alesse previously and switched to Aviane because it was so much cheaper. Since switching, I have found that I am more fatigued, am losing an alarming amount of hair, and feel sick after I eat. This page helped me a lot because, until now, I was stressing out thinking that I was possibly pregnant (I have had lighter periods since I started 3 months ago, but that only added to the problem). I am still going to take a pregnancy test, but after reading this article, I feel like I will be able to at least sleep tonight."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 31, 2017

For Birth Control "My experience with Aviane has been really amazing. I lost a little weight when I was first put on it, but my appetite seemed relatively normal. I've not had any luck with it reducing acne, however, my period became completely regular. I can pinpoint its start within a 32-hour range, and it has reduced my flow and cramps significantly. I used to get nauseous and dizzy when my period would start, and now, other than the occasional light cramping, it is hardly noticeable."

• Jea...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 21, 2020

For Endometriosis "My endometriosis was diagnosed 2 years ago. 1 year ago, I started experiencing pain during my ovulation too. My doctor recommended Aviane because it has few side effects. The first weeks, I experienced mild headaches and nausea, but the symptoms didn't bother me. I'm regular, but I didn't have my period during the 1st month of taking the pill. By my doctor's recommendation, I would only take hormones and not the placebo pills at all for 3 months. After a few weeks, my period came, more days than usual with a lot of pain. It wasn't abundant, but it wasn't spotting either. The pain during ovulation was not reduced, the headaches are the worst, and the breast pain is bad. I have mood swings, not depressing (anger episodes), and I had the worst vaginal infection ever, something very strange for me. With this coronavirus around, I was unable to see my doctor. I decided to stop taking the pills, in my case, the pain is worse than before. Maybe the pills need more time to adjust, but not thanks."

• Lot...
• October 17, 2019

For Birth Control "So I started this BC Aviane because my wedding is coming up (I have never used BC before), and I have been on it for two whole packs. The first pack was fine, I felt normal. Had some nausea the first couple of days, but that faded away. HOWEVER, my period was much more painful than normal. Things changed with the second pack. I had weird acid reflux that would be triggered by everything, then that turned into diarrhea for a couple of days, and then I started getting spots on my skin and having digestion problems. I went to my doctor, and she said it was Candida (yeast overgrowth). I woke up with panic attacks, passed out one time, had nausea all day for a couple of days until I finally stopped taking the pill. I am very sad this didn't work for me. I am already sensitive to medication, so I am not surprised. This pill could work for you, so don't jot it down before trying it. But if you have any similar symptoms, listen to your body and try something else."

• Aly...
• November 25, 2015

For Birth Control "I have been on Aviane for three weeks now. I had switched over from the NuvaRing because I was having problems with that. I have been feeling nauseous. Mood swings? Holy crap! I feel like I need to check myself into a mental hospital because I am very sure I might be going crazy. My face has always been clear. Never have I had an acne problem. I don't even use face wash ever. Occasional pimple here and there when I have my period, but never major. This birth control has wreaked havoc on my skin. Something terrible! I scheduled another gyno appointment just to get off this stuff!!! Not even one pack in and I'm begging to get out! I do not recommend this birth control for anyone!!!!"

• Lai...
• May 16, 2013

For Birth Control "Although I only started this medication recently, I wanted to share my experience. I finally made the decision to start the pill because my last period was over two weeks late. After ruling out pregnancy, I discovered that I have a genetic history of ovarian cysts, which are lessened in frequency by birth control. I have also suffered from moderately severe periods, with cramps that made it impossible to go to work or school. I have just completed my first week of Aviane. I have had no nausea and perhaps a slight change in appetite, where I eat a little more. What surprised me is that my breasts have grown about a third of a cup size. (This is a pleasant surprise for me, as I am a medium B-cup.)"

• Thi...
• March 11, 2013

For Birth Control "I was on the Depo-Provera shot for 3 years, never getting a period. I decided to switch to pills and got prescribed Aviane. I just started my fourth week, and I have been crazy. Crying almost every day, being a monster girlfriend. Vaginal itching and pain with sex. As soon as I started the fourth week, I became very stomach sick, throwing up and diarrhea. Not sure if I should stick it out or go back to the doctors."

• not...
• April 28, 2017

For Birth Control "I have only been on it for a month, but nothing terrible. No weight gain, in fact, I lost 5 pounds, but I was super aware of my eating habits since I didn't want to gain any. I did have like a mini emotional episode 2 weeks in, where I was anxious, but it was only for 2 days, and I haven't felt anything since. I did experience nausea for the first week or so, but that went away. Overall, I really like this pill and will probably stick with it, but it's important to remember that everyone's body is going to react differently, so try it out and see if it works for you or not!"

• Man...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 19, 2015

For Birth Control "I was taking Sprintec before Aviane, and I must say I'm glad I made the switch. Sprintec made me nauseous whenever I took it, and I couldn't take it without eating. With Aviane, I don't feel any sickness at all, and I don't need to take it with food, which makes it more convenient."

• Ano...
• January 24, 2016

For Birth Control "I just started this birth control about two weeks ago, if not three. I'm already having bad side effects. I'm so moody. I'll get so angry one minute and then crying and upset the next. Also, very bad migraines and severe nausea. I'm at the point that I'm in bed with these symptoms. I haven't noticed any weight gain yet, but I'm eating like crazy. My acne hasn't been bad, but other than that, I feel like I'm dying with these suckers. I'm not sure if my body just needs to get used to them or what, so I'm gonna give it a little while to adjust to my body. Wish me luck!"

• Joj...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 1, 2018

For Birth Control "My doctor first prescribed me this medication in October 2017, and I was doing just fine. Now it did help with my acne, but not until December, and ever since I started to take it, I’ve experienced horrible mood swings and depression. Let's not forget the nausea and hot flashes, which is the worst. Other than those symptoms, I didn’t mind it, but by mid-February, I started to have bloody discharge and spotting (breakthrough bleeding). Of course, I called my doctor and explained to him what was going on, and he assured me it’s just my body getting used to it (this late in the game?) and told me to wait 3 months to see if I needed to up my dose. But it is now March, and I can’t take it anymore, so I’ve decided to stop taking it since I’m on my last week, and hopefully, that’ll stop my breakthrough bleeding."

• Mou...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 24, 2017

For Birth Control "After switching birth control pills, I was really happy to find this one. I experienced no nausea, headaches, and zero mood swings. My last birth control contributed to horrible emotional ups and downs, but this one seems to not even affect my emotions. So thankful to have found a pill with no noticeable side effects for me! Everyone's body chemistry is different though, so find what's right for you."

• Jay...
• June 23, 2011

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "My doctor prescribed Aviane to me after I was suffering from very severe anemia caused by my ridiculously heavy and painful period. I used to bleed heavily for 10-12 days, meaning I would have to change my pad every 30 minutes or less. This is the first and only birth control pill that I have taken, and I am only taking it for anemia (but consider using it for its original purpose), and it has been a Godsend. My periods are significantly less painful, lighter, and the side effects are not nearly as awful. I have been taking the pill for about 3 1/2 years now, and other than some nausea, spotting, and discomfort for the first couple of months, it's been great. Mood swings occur, but so has breast enlargement. Fair trade in my book."