Camrese User Reviews & Ratings

• hey...
• February 2, 2014

For Birth Control "Taking this pill was an awful experience. Everything was going fine until right around the time that I started the second month of it, and since then, I have had nasty breakthrough bleeding ever since then! (Not to mention the breast soreness, leg cramps, and depression.) I'm finishing the pill this week, and it hasn't gotten any better or worse. So basically, I've had my period for 8 weeks straight."

• sup...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• March 1, 2016

For Birth Control "I was on Seasonique for a year or two, and then a generic was made available, and I switched to Camrese. I've been on Camrese for at least 5-6 years, and it is truly awesome for me. But here's my advice to everyone: Spotting. I spotted occasionally on Camrese/Seasonique, and yes, it's normal. But what my doctor told me and I have shared with friends experiencing the same is to stop your pill for 4 days. Allow the spotting to happen just as if it was a period, and then resume your pill. Be smart: use backup birth control those days. I found not always taking it at the same time, within 2 hours, to be the cause of the spotting. I've taken roughly 5 different pills over the past 10 years, and Camrese worked best for me. But everyone is different!!"

• 097...
• February 6, 2016

For Birth Control "I'm currently taking Camrese. I had no complaints. My periods are shorter and bearable, and my face is clear. I thought I was perfectly content until I realized a few things. I have night sweats, my boobs hurt, I've gained like 20 pounds, and I think I am depressed."

• Tan...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 23, 2019

For Birth Control "I was very excited to start this and get a hold of my endometriosis, but as soon as I started this, I started breaking out, gaining weight, couldn’t sleep anymore, my anxiety became so much worse than it had been, bleeding every day, cramping off and on, and headaches. It has made me feel crazy, and I just stopped taking it. I’m praying this goes away fast. I am highly disappointed."

• Ard...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 30, 2016

For Birth Control "The first 6-8 months on this pill were not fun. But if you talk to any doctor about this type of pill, they will all tell you the same thing: it can take up to a year for your body to adjust, and you MUST take it every day at the same time! I spotted a lot during the first few months, but after about 6-8 months, everything settled down. I now get a period every 3 months, and it's very, very light. All those reviews that only know what it's like the first few weeks need to either remove their review or stick it out because I am very happy with this pill now that I've been on it for over 2 years."

• aem...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 23, 2014

For Birth Control "Started taking Camrese to combat PMS-related anxiety, and it totally leveled me out. Now I take it for contraceptive purposes, and it has worked great. I gained 20 lbs the first time on it, went off, lost some of the weight, went back on it, and haven't gained since. No spotting after the first pack, once my body was regulated. The dose of constant hormones really helped me feel in control and normal again."

• Dru...
• September 30, 2014

For Birth Control "I developed terrible depression taking this medication. The first month and a half were fine, even energizing. I actually slept less and felt more alert the first few weeks. The first two nights I took the pill, I only slept 4 hours and woke up sweating, and then couldn't sleep the rest of the night. This side effect went away, and then all was pretty normal for a while. Then I felt myself slowly slipping into a funk. It started with a negative attitude toward things I used to enjoy and progressed into terrible depression. I suspected the pill, and the day after the 3 months ended, I felt immediately better and happy again. It was like day and night. I went back to NuvaRing after this experience."

• Lor...
• July 2, 2017

For Birth Control "I've been on this for about three months now. The first month and a half were great. No mood swings, no spotting or headaches, or depression, but then I got into my third month and was experiencing breakthrough bleeding a lot and then had several blood clots. And I am still having spotting. I've been depressed, acne is horrible, I have horrible food cravings, not to mention awful cramps to where I can't even move. I want to continue and try to see if it gets better, but I am just having the worst time with this and am miserable that I am over taking this. I know for some it has worked and maybe if I stick it out it will get better, but I have no interest in continuing with this bc."

• Kim...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 3, 2015

For Birth Control "I just wish the bleeding would stop. It's light, but annoying. I took Seasonique before, and I loved the comfort of having only 4 periods a year. I just hope I can make it long enough for this discomfort to end. I'm on my third month, and the bleeding started 3 weeks ago."

• K9a...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 26, 2018

For Birth Control "I was on Camrese for a few years. I absolutely loved it since I only got my period every 3 months, and I wouldn't have to worry about it besides then. The only reason I got off this pill is because I had a blood clot scare, so I decided to stop taking birth control with estrogen. If this wasn't a risk, I would be more than happy with taking Camrese for longer since I had such good results with it. Upon ending this BCP, I have noticed breast tenderness, more happiness, and more PMS effects. My period started a few days right after taking my last pill too. If you can look past the blood clot, stroke, and heart attack risk with the combined pill, I would definitely recommend Camrese!"

• L00...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 2, 2017

For Birth Control "I've been on the Camrese three-month birth control for a total of six months now. The first three-month pack did not go too well, which is why I gave it an eight for a rating. After the first month, I spotted heavily enough to ruin underwear, but not enough to use a pad/tampon, up until month three when it was time for my actual period. I would have specific periods of sadness as well, but no weight gain. But I decided to see if it got any better. It did! My second three-month pack, I did not have any spotting, and there is no weight gain with me or mood swings that I have noticed. I have fallen in love with this birth control."

• Mia...
• July 22, 2018

For Birth Control "I love Camrese. Before I started taking it, I had a lot of acne. After being on it for a few weeks, my skin cleared up completely. I get a pimple every now and then, but I think it’s from other reasons. My excruciating pains from my periods have significantly decreased. I’ve been on it for about a year now. I haven’t gained any weight, I’m not emotional anymore, libido is the same, BUT... I have one complaint. I’m STILL having breakthrough bleeding! I thought it was just my body being stupid and forcing periods because of my irregular normal periods without the pill, but I’ve read a lot of the same type of complaints. It’s once a month. It's about 7 days of bleeding, (warning, TMI), and it’s not normal blood, it’s dark brown. It’s very, very irritating, and it stresses me out! I specifically got on this pill to stop my periods, and here I am having them still. It’s a huge deal for me, if this wasn’t happening, I would rate this pill 100/10."

• Emi...
• March 22, 2017

For Birth Control "I'm 6 weeks into this pill. I have PMDD and treat it with other medication, but it makes me sad and depressed even with the other medication. The anxiety is through the roof. This pill makes me so tired. I also have horrible night sweats every night. I also can't sleep. The insomnia is awful. Headaches every day. I have spent the last month trying to figure out what my deal was, and it's this awful pill. I thought I may have had another condition. The idea of 4 periods a year is amazing, but this pill just isn't worth it. I am stopping this pill ASAP and hoping that everything returns to normal in a few days. Oh, and the fact that I have completely lost my sex drive! Yeah, that sucks too. I just want to sleep and not sweat at night."

• hop...
• July 31, 2012

For Birth Control "I am taking this to try and prevent 9-15 monthly migraines. I do not need it for birth control, I've had a tubal ligation and a uterine ablation to prevent extremely heavy menstrual cycles. I am on week 9 of this medicine. From week 2 to the present, I've had extreme left breast tenderness and nausea, weeks 3-5 I had gross brown discharge. From week 5 to the present, I've had a heavier than normal menstrual cycle. My doctor says to give it time, that it takes sometimes at least 3-6 months. If this was just for birth control, I would have switched because there are so many other options available. I am waiting this out only because I have such severe migraines. I am still having migraines, but they're not as severe."

• Nae...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 23, 2016

For Birth Control "I have only been taking Camrese for 2 weeks, and I have been bleeding ever since. I was told by my doctor to take it the first day of my period, which I did. Now, usually my periods last 3-4 days, very little cramping, if any, and usually moderate to light. Since taking this, I feel like my guts are going to fall out. The first few days, I started having weird cramps in my upper stomach, which felt like contractions when you are going to give birth. Then, when that went away, I would get normal cramping, which I don't really care about, but every other day my bleeding is different. One day the bleeding can be very light and feels like it's going to stop, then later that night or the next, I would be gushing to where I have to wear a tampon and a pad."

• Flo...
• August 6, 2014

For Birth Control "I've spent 11 months on Camrese, and it's been great. No period, my acne and mood swings were under control. I had occasional spotting, and over the course of the past year, I've gained 10 lbs (with no other lifestyle changes), which are the only reasons I will be discussing changing medication with my doctor."

• Tin...
• November 5, 2015

For Birth Control "Been taking this for a year, and my body never regulated to it. I spotted through almost the whole pack, every single time. Sexual intercourse became painful for me. This has personally been the worst experience with birth control for me. I thought it would have been nice having a 91-day cycle, but given that I have bled through over 65 days of it, it is just absolutely not worth it."

• Bri...
• October 4, 2015

For Birth Control "I have been on this birth control for two months now. The first month, I had no bleeding. The first day that I started the second month, I started bleeding, and I have been bleeding every single day since. It's freaking miserable!!!"

• Ins...
• November 28, 2015

For Birth Control "Good birth control for preventing against pregnancy. However, I thought it would be great to only have my period sometimes. I was wrong! I had my period all of the time, literally. It got to the point where I had it for a full month with only a couple of days without it!! Only take if you for sure have a regulated period with birth control."

• Bri...
• October 27, 2015

For Birth Control "This is the generic version of Seasonique. I had been on Seasonique up until I got pregnant, which was about 6 years. After I gave birth, my doctor put me on Camrese. For the longest time, I thought the terrible side effects were because I gave birth. 2 years later, I am realizing it is Camrese. I have been tired nonstop, depressed, super emotional over the most simple things, have gained 15 pounds that I can't seem to shake, headaches, and my appetite has increased. I would not recommend getting this birth control. I will be switching back to Seasonique tomorrow, it never gave me any problems!"

• bbe...
• January 19, 2017

For Birth Control "Everything was okay until the end of the first pack. Then, I spotted for 2 months straight. I am now having my period, and it is just like how they were before the medicine, only with more cramps. I usually have awful cramps the first day, then they go away. I'm 3 days in, and the cramps haven't gotten better. I am remaining hopeful for the next 3-month set though."

• 5...
• April 8, 2017

For Birth Control "I have taken Camrese for 5 years now. The first few months were difficult as my body adjusted to the new hormones. The typical nausea and mood swings. However, by the 6th month of taking it, I was feeling great! I experience no side effects from the pill. My libido is high, weight gain only 5-10 lb difference than pre-pill weight, and my periods are more manageable. So far, 100% pregnancy protection. Because I only have a period 3-4 times a year, my life is so much easier. No more missing work, debilitating cramps, or scheduling around periods for travel days and beach fun. If you do not mind pushing through the first couple of months of hormonal changes (everyone is affected differently), then I highly recommend this brand."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 1, 2016

For Birth Control "I started with this pill to get off the shot, but it is no better. I can't sleep at night, I have the worst headaches. My cycle is never predictable. I can see blood one day and nothing the next. I can have sex one day and still bleed, and that's so embarrassing and disgusting. I hate this pill, it was the worst choice ever."

• Amy...
• December 2, 2013

For Birth Control "Only on day 7 of this pill, and my chest, back, and face are broken out completely! I have bumps literally everywhere. Little clusters of bumps are popping up, too! My breasts are starting to hurt, and I've had bad menstrual cramps today! I'm also super emotional as well. Cried all evening for no reason and got so mad I thought my chest was going to explode. So mood swings are definitely a side effect. Maybe I'll see some better effects in the next month!"

• Mai...
• November 2, 2015

For Birth Control "I loved this birth control. I've been on 5 or so different pills, but this is the best so far. Only complaint is the intense cramps around the time of my period. My period lasts 6 days with normal bleeding and painful cramps. The cramps are bad but not strong enough to stop taking them, especially because they only occur every 3 months. I think the reason for my positive time on the pills was because I've been on steady birth control for 4 years straight. Sad news, I've had to change to non-estrogen birth control because of my high blood pressure. I miss this so much, lol."