Camrese User Reviews & Ratings (Page 2)

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 9, 2012

For Birth Control "I had never been on birth control, and just 6 weeks after having my little boy, I was placed on this birth control. This pill has given me such headaches that I had to start taking the product around 8 in the evening so that it wouldn't bother me. I have also not been able to lose any weight on this. I have been regularly exercising and eating under 1,200 calories and not lost a pound. The side effects have pushed me to have to switch birth control."

• Bbb...
• June 22, 2018

For Birth Control "I’ve been on Camrese for over 2 years now, and I love it. I enjoy not getting my period every month. I’ve had a little weight gain, but nothing terrible. Maybe 3-5 pounds. Also, my acne has significantly improved. Boobs are the same size, maybe even smaller (which is most likely from working out). Occasional mood swings, but not as bad as I was before BC. No depression. The only kind of pill I’ve ever taken, and I love it."

• J T...
• March 6, 2017

For Birth Control "I have been on Camrese for 2+ years, and I am very happy with it. I ask for this specific brand every time I refill and won't accept anything else. For me, Camrese has not caused any weight gain, whereas other extended cycle brands did cause weight gain, acne, and constant/heavy breakthrough bleeding. I did have to be patient through the first several months for mild spotting to cease being an issue with Camrese. Understand that extending your cycle from the typical 28 days to nearly 90 days does take time for your body to get used to. As I adjusted to Camrese, if mid-cycle spotting lasted for more than a day or two, I would simply take a week off from the pills and allow myself to have a period before picking back up with the pills again."

• sni...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 13, 2016

For Birth Control "When I first started this medication, the whole first month, I would feel super nauseous and sick. This continued for about a month. I had no spotting at all until the 3rd month. My spotting lasted about 3 weeks until I finished my first 3 months and had my first period. Those would be the only downsides this has given me. The positives, though, are that I have had zero cramps, which is huge considering I used to have horrible ones. It has also cleared up all my acne, and my periods only last about 3 days. I have been on this for about 5 months now, and it is great to me."

• Cee...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 21, 2016

For Birth Control "I wanted to try this pill because I was diagnosed with severe anemia. I'm trying to save my hemoglobin, not get rid of it. I didn't bleed for the first 3 weeks, now I can't stop bleeding... huge clots, massive cramps, totally gross, and a continuous headache. I can't sleep, and I crave junk food all the time. I'm almost done with my 3rd month, and I bleed every day. Pregnancy is not an issue in my case, I'm just trying another method in order not to have my period so much. Camrese failed!"

• Liv...
• October 27, 2015

For Birth Control "I got on this due to migraines I would have when I got my period. This medication has been a savior. When I first got on it, I had some problems, I have breakthrough bleeding in the second month that became a full-on period, so I was on my period for two months, but I figured it was my body getting adjusted. I'm on my third three-month pack now. No breakthrough bleeding. My boobs hurt three weeks before I get my period, but other than that, this medication is amazing. I have my sex drive back, no headaches, clear skin, and no weight gain!"

• dlp...
• November 2, 2015

For Birth Control "I was not a fan of this pill. It was supposed to be three months non-cyclic, and I still had a period every month, longer than normal. And I would bleed in between. It also made me gain 13 pounds in 6 weeks - while I was counting calories and working out. It was impossible to lose weight on it. It made me super emotional. I was constantly weepy and depressed many days. I don't want to take this one ever again."

• BZZ...
• August 29, 2017

For Birth Control "Been on this for 4 years; started about 2 months after dating my boyfriend. Occasional spotting, but nothing compared to what others have described. I am fortunate in that I have always had extremely light periods anyway, and there hasn't really been a change except for frequency. No weight gain, and no acne or hair loss or any of the other things people have unfortunately described. The only thing I've noticed is a significant decrease in libido. Like, went from 100 to zero within weeks of starting the pill. By the time I figured out it wasn't going away, I was too hesitant to switch since it's the only side effect, and any BC is a gamble, so I just deal with it."

• Tyl...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 8, 2015

For Birth Control "Literally a miracle drug, my first time in a long time not having my extremely horrible period, best month of my life! No spotting, this is my first time using birth control. My acne is non-existent, my breasts are larger, which is a plus for me, and I've lost weight in all the right places! I'm so happy with this product!"

• Hea...
• July 26, 2017

For Birth Control "I am on the 3rd sheet of pills, so about 3 months in... Before taking, I weighed 120, now I am 130... I feel depressed. Just this week, I started to get brown discharge and thick red blood clots. I try to take the pill every day with my coffee, but I was an hour off a few times. My boobs grew from C to double DD. I don't mind, but I do feel bloated and have had a couple of angry, depressed days. Not sure it's worth these symptoms, but before, I had such bad cramps and migraines, I was in bed every month for at least 2 days. Plus, I thought only being 29 and having early menopause with hot flashes and migraines this would help me... not sure yet. Staying on for another week or so to see what happens, and the weight gain for me is the worst. I don't fit in my pants, plus need new bras."

• Jen...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 28, 2017

For Birth Control "I was diagnosed with PMDD, and it was severe. I dreaded my periods every month, and there was always one day a month I literally couldn't function. Doctors wanted to prescribe Mirena, but for many reasons, I am against IUDs. We tried so many birth controls, and I had issues with all of them, and they never put a dent in my PMDD. Thank goodness for my doctor. She explained to me what nobody else explained to me: that all birth controls are different in their levels of hormones. Some have more estrogen, some have more progesterone, and I think it's even more complex than that. Anyway, Camrese is supposedly as similar to Mirena as you can get in pill form. It's been like night and day for me. I feel amazing. My only complaint is cold sweats."

• Mel...
• June 12, 2015

For Birth Control "My doctor prescribed Camrese to lessen my increasing heavy periods (presumably due to perimenopause). I'm at the end of the sixth month taking this drug and have nothing positive to say about it. I've gained 10 pounds in 5 months and am depressed that it's summer and I can't fit in my size 4 clothes anymore. What's worse is that I've had consistent breakthrough bleeding for the last 2 weeks and expecting the 'forced' period next week. (I'm wondering if I should just DEAL with the uber heavy periods - at least they were predictable and only lasted 5-7 days). There was also 5 weeks of spotting during the first 3 months on this pill. Needless to say I'm consulting my ObGyn next week to try something different. This pill's not for me."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 22, 2015

For Birth Control "I love the fact of not having a period for 3 months, but there is absolutely NO sex drive during the whole three months of taking the pill except for the first week after your period. I had breakthrough bleeding for about a month, but it stopped after I started the next pack. I have no other side effects, but the whole no sex drive thing kinda sucks."

• Pam...
• November 8, 2016

For Birth Control "My daughter was on this birth control for a few years. I lost her to a pulmonary embolism last year. She was only 19. Do I feel this pill played some part in what happened? Absolutely. Be careful and weigh your options. I took birth control, and not for one minute did I think this would happen, but everyone's body acts differently and tolerates things differently. There needs to be a safer way for young girls."

• Mal...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 31, 2015

For Birth Control "I am on the third month of this birth control. Since I have started Camrese, my face remains clear and my breasts grew a bit as well. And I like the idea of having only four periods a year. However, the spotting has been an absolute nightmare. I had no spotting at all up until the end of month two, and the spotting has not stopped since (I am nearing the end of month three). Sometimes it will seem like it has stopped, but then an hour later I will be bleeding again. It is exhausting. I don't know when it will stop, but I hope it will stop soon, or I'll definitely switch pills again. The spotting is the only negative side effect I have had thus far."

• she...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• August 16, 2018

For Birth Control "I've been on this medication for a little over a year now to prevent my period altogether, as I used to have extremely painful cramping, and it has made my life so much easier. The first pack of the pills (3 months) was mostly fine, no major mood swings or weight gain, however, at the end of the third month, I did experience about 12 days of very painful cramping and light spotting, which is not typical for me. However, since then, I've not experienced any cramping or bleeding, which has been amazing. I'd highly recommend this medication, though be prepared for a bit of an adjustment period during the beginning."

• Skp...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 18, 2013

For Birth Control "I have never been more exhausted in my life while on this birth control pill. I was diagnosed with endometriosis and have now been on this pill for 2 months. I am still moody, constantly tired, feel the dull pain in my lower stomach, and have had breakthrough bleeding already. The bloating is awful, and my breasts are so swollen and tender that I can't stand to wear a bra. I was on Seasonale before and did not have these side effects whatsoever, so I will hopefully be going back to that now that this pill has completely changed me as a person!"

• Kpr...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• October 19, 2015

For Birth Control "I have been on this for over a year, and I am sad that it isn't working for certain things. I have a very light 3-4 day period every time, no breakthrough bleeding, no cramps, headaches, or anything else! My skin cleared up immensely. The three biggest problems were the fact that ever since I have been on this, I have absolutely no sex drive at all, I have been so depressed and down, and I gained 20 pounds because of the hormone levels. I would still be on it if the couple side effects I have weren't so large."

• Lov...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• September 8, 2018

For Birth Control "I have had really bad pain with my periods for 30 years. I have tried other birth control, and this, by far, has been the best. I have no pain. I have had really bad pain with my periods for 30 years. I have tried other birth control, and this, by far, has been the best. I have no pain, plus I don’t have a period at all. Would definitely recommend it."

• Ell...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 13, 2015

For Birth Control "I have been taking this medication for a month. No breakthrough bleeding, and my menstrual cycle has been great, but the negative side effects have been miserable. I experienced severe mood swings, depression (and I am usually a happy person), bloating, weight gain, increased appetite, breast tenderness, discomfort and pain in my abdomen, and extreme fatigue. I have been miserable since starting this medication and will discontinue it and try something else."

• que...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• July 13, 2016

For Birth Control "I have been on Camrese for 2 years to treat severe cramping/pain due to family history of endometriosis. While the pill was 100% effective in preventing pregnancy and shortening periods/lessening pain, I experienced the following side effects: high heart rate (oftentimes would not slow down enough to sleep at night), severe anxiety as a secondary effect, low mood as a secondary effect of anxiety/lack of sleep, increased sensitivity to sugar and caffeine, bloating (more often than not), weight gain. For TWO years I thought I had undiagnosed generalized anxiety disorder until I went off the pill for a week and realized that I slept every night and was 100% calm and my heart rate finally felt normal. I am switching to Skyla IUD."

• Ama...
• June 22, 2016

For Birth Control "I've been taking this BC for 6 years. There is still spotting, very randomly, and cramping. I get constant mood swings. I take it at night and feel super hungry in the morning, but just eat breakfast and I'm fine. My weight is normal. I would say it works great as it's supposed to, just a few side effects."

• Kat...
• February 8, 2017

For Birth Control "I've been on Camrese for about a year now, and it's the best birth control I've had yet. All the others, I bled for months and had super crazy mood swings. The only thing that really sucks about it is that I have no sex drive. But the fact that I only have a period every 3 months makes up for it. Every so often, I'll get some really light bleeding, but it's not even enough to validate wearing a tampon for."

• She...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 2, 2016

For Birth Control "I started taking these pills in hopes of having my period every 3 months. The first month of the pack, I don't bleed at all until about the last week, I have some very light spotting that lasts up through the middle of the 2nd month/pack of pills. Then it remains heavy from the middle of the 2nd month all the way through the end of the third month. So, total, I ended up bleeding for about 6 weeks straight through each pack of pills. I've been on it for about 9 months now, and this has happened every time. I will definitely be changing to another kind. I'd rather bleed once a month heavily than 6 weeks straight. I also was extremely tired all the time. The only positive is that it did prevent pregnancy, and my skin cleared up tremendously."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 23, 2018

For Birth Control "I’ve been on Camrese for about 9 months, and at first, it was terrible. I got through the first month (out of 3), and then had a period for 2 straight months, constant bleeding. My nurse said it was normal, that my body needed to regulate. So then I finished that packet and got another one (another 3-month packet), and my period was gone consistently till the yellow pills. It was like I almost forgot what a period was even like, lol. I lost 15 lbs with Camrese, which is a plus for me. The only problem with the pill for me is that I’ve had crazy mood swings and some depression and sad periods. I’ve always been a chipper, bubbly person, but this BC has gotten to me. Overall, it does its job and works for me, so I gave it a 7!"