Portia User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)

• porti...
• December 14, 2017

For Birth Control "This is the worst birth control pill I've been on (I've also used Yaz, Sronyx, Lutera, Alesse, Levora), I've never really experienced any side effects before. I was on Levora last and loved it, but was switched to Portia when Levora was discontinued. I've been on Portia for 3.5 months and have gained 5 pounds and have been depressed and anxious the whole time - I wake up in the middle of the night crying or am unable to sleep because of the anxiety."

• ihate...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 20, 2017

For Birth Control "When I first started it, I didn't notice it was giving me side effects until I look back now. The first month, I felt dizzy, anxious, depressed, and disorientated. I thought it was because I was trying to get use to the change in hormones. But, then those side effects continued, until now which is 3 months on it. I have gain 7 lbs that I had worked off before I started it. It makes me feel horrible. I've gotten lazier and have no motivation to do my school work and study. I have also had the side effect of my legs feeling numb. I have also had the side effect of low blood sugar and my hands shaking like crazy. Don't use this product. It's the worst birth control I've experienced."

• Sss
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 31, 2021

For Birth Control "I have taken a few different generic birth control pill options since I was 18, now almost 27. I switched to Portia in April of 2020, because I wanted to try a birth control option that I could skip my periods with. Worst decision I’ve ever made. Although I remained active throughout the pandemic (I am a Horse trainer) and didn’t make any dietary changes, I gained nearly 20 pounds in the first 6 months on it. When I went to talk to my doctor they convinced me that the pill wasn’t to blame so I continued to take it for another few months. I am up to 165 now, from consistently weighing 130-135 before taking this medication. I also experienced extreme fatigue & lack of motivation, and debilitating anxiety and depression on this medication. To add to that, it made my occasional light acne turn into regular breakouts with cystic acne. AND I had breakthrough bleeding constantly, sometimes 2 full periods a month. Listen to your body, your doctor is wrong."

• No...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 26, 2016

For Birth Control "I used to be incapacitated during my period due to cramps and id never remember when the blood would start. This almost eliminated my cramps, lightened the flow and shortened my period. As a plus, the pill packaging makes it super easy to remember when to break out the pads. I dont think I saw any side effects but that might be because I already had headaches and nausea."

• xxsmi...
• January 24, 2017

For Birth Control "I got pretty bad mood swings/anxiety with this but worst of all, I got cramps. I had cramps all month long for about 3 months before I switched. It would feel like someone punched me in the uterus and I'd bend over in pain at random times in the day. However, I did experience this with other barr/teva pharmeceutical birth controls. I didn't get pregnant so I suppose it was effective in that sense."

• CJano
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 3, 2019

For Birth Control "I have been using Portia birth control for less than 1 year. I had the IUD for 2 years but had to come off of it due to getting numerous cysts. Prior to the IUD I was on Levora which worked well until it didn't. Anyways, I was already diagnosed bipolar a 5 years ago but have had unreal mood swings, weight fluctuation, depression, anxiety, and low sex drive ever since being on Portia. I found this blog today and I am low key annoyed that I didn't look into these side effects sooner. I am coming off of this medication and consulting with my OBGYN demanding for alternate birth control. I DO NOT recommend this form of contraceptive to ANYONE."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 18, 2014

For Birth Control "I have been on it for a year now. My acne cleared up a lot! I am much more emotional over the last year and cried a lot more but I didn't think it was from the pills till I read the comments on here. I have gain some weight. My period is shorter than before, is now three days. I haven't gotten pregnant so it's working for me!"

• Maya
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 21, 2019

For Birth Control "I was prescribed the pill Portia after my last miscarriage because they did not do Levora anymore at Kaiser. Portia is one of the generics of Levora so is suppose to be the same. Worst mistake of my life. Before Portia I was on the implant nothing ever happened so I love the implant. I wanted something short term after my miscarriage so I could grieve without getting pregnant in the mean time. So I asked my doctor for Levora which I used as a teen prior to the implant. She gave me Portia instead. Since then I have the worst nausea I have ever experienced. Migraines that debilitate my everyday functions. Once I was so weak from my migraines and nausea I couldn’t even drive myself home after leaving from school sick. Not to mention it’s adverse reactions to my depression medication!!! I’m officially done with this pill!!!!!"

• Nicky
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 14, 2019

For Birth Control "I started this pill maybe 3 years ago but I was on and off due to : lack of sexual intercourse and the side effects of the pill. Side effects included; severe lower back pain, blurry vision, depression, and extreme tiredness. This is the only birth control I've been on and I seriously would like to try different options. Not to mention, I've picked up weight using it smh"

• Lex
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 15, 2018

For Birth Control "Like many others I was switched to Portia after Levora (which I loved!) was discontinued. Have to begin by saying I was skeptical of the whole gaining weight or having mood swings while on birth control stories but man did this pill mess with me. Giving it 3 stars bc it shortened & decreased my pain during menstruation immensely but it wasn’t worth the massive mood swings (namely unwarranted irritation & then extreme depression)— that just came out of nowhere about two months into taking this pill. My appetite also majorly increased & was much insatiable which was kind of a bummer. I think I gave Portia a fair shot but after about 4-5 months I’m switching to a diff pill—I understand everybody is different so this may work for some but definitely not for me."

• KayK
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• December 12, 2016

For Birth Control "I was put on this about two years ago. My periods are shorter, my anxiety is gone, not as much breast pain, no headaches EVER I can't remember the last time I had one and have not gotten pregnant. My only complain: stretch marks. I have so many stretch marks now from this birth control on my lower belly/thigh/groin/hip area. I have gained some weight (college) but my weight has always fluctuated. These stretch marks are insane. Otherwise, the medication is great."

• Mimi
• November 23, 2015

For Birth Control "I've been on this birth control for years, with no side effects. No cramps. No weight gain. No sore breasts. No bleeding through. I haven't gotten pregnant and my acne has gone away. I highly recommend"

• Monsh...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• December 29, 2012

For Birth Control "This pill has been magic for me. I've been on it for 6 years until last month when the pharmacy switched me to Levora. Levora was not good for me, so I am switching back to Portia and NEVER taking any other pill again. Portia took away my PMS (only side effect that remained was getting a little bit bloated before my period). The horrible cramps ended, and my 6 day period was reduced to 3 or 4 days. I have bipolar disorder and it didn't affect my anti-depressant. I'm also on Lamictal. If you take Lamictal, be aware that it might reduce the effectiveness of it which means you may have to take a higher dose than if you weren't on birth control. I've had a great experience with Portia, and can't wait to get back on it tomorrow!"

• Moody
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 9, 2018

For Birth Control "This pill is a NIGHTMARE! this is my first time taking the pill, I only started taking it in the hopes of improving my very painful periods and I regret even trying it. I’ve been on it for 3 weeks now and my life has been totally ruined. I have crazy mood swings, major depression and mad rage! My face started breaking out even tho I’ve never even had issues with acne before. I have gained weight even though I’ve been working out and resisted most of the insanely strong cravings I’ve been getting. My life has gone downhill so I’m gonna stop taking this pill immediately. The sad thing is I have now lost faith in the pill and will just deal with my horrible periods."

• Beth
• February 23, 2016

For Birth Control "I'm on day 2 of Portia-28 pack, started my period Saturday and my gynecologist told me to start the pill on Sunday, I couldn't get to pharmacy so I started on Monday. Since day 1 I have noticed a change in my period already it immediately lightened it up, usually my periods are heavy the first 2-3 days. I am also sporting a Kotex super plus or super, now I don't need a tampon and when I took my regular tampon out after it being in all day the blood was brown. I also have noticed my sex drive has spiked and so far no nasty side effects such as nausea or breast tenderness. I am sure as much as it has already shortened my period I won't be spotting throughout the month. I hope it stays this great for me for as long as I take it :)"

• cllove
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 12, 2018

For Birth Control "I do not recommend this pill due to my personal experiences. I was gaining weight and it was combating against all the work I was devoting to losing weight. I would get extremely bad chest pains and I thought I needed to see a cardio it was so bad. I was on Levora prior to this and I absolutely loved it and had no issues, but my pharmacy had it discontinued from their warehouse. I just got off the Portia this prior weekend and I started Altavera today and will post a review on that drug as well."

• Anonymous
• August 20, 2018

For Birth Control "When I went to my pharmacy, they told me Portia had taken the place of Levora. Well, I took this for one day and hated the reaction of it immediately. It gave me jitters and anxiety. I am going to ask my OBGYN to get me back on Levora immediately."

• KBano
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 17, 2020

For Birth Control "Yeah... no. I got switched to this brand Portia from Chateal (which I loved), and had a bunch of weird side effects. My acne got worse, I got stretch marks galore, and had pretty common chest pain. I got brown discharge most of the time. I skipped the placebos as I had really bad periods, but the pill really only took away the symptoms of a period but kept the bleeding. I don’t recommend if you’re using this brand to skip your periods."

• Alli
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 8, 2018

For Birth Control "I had significant weight gain, constant bloating, fatigue, and nausea. This was by far the worst birth control I’ve ever been on. It was used to treat endometriosis, but I would rather have the symptoms of it than I would the birth control."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 3, 2020

For Birth Control "Omg... 2 weeks of taking the pill and I gained 8 pounds and got acne. I didn’t even noticed I gained weight till I went on the scale... My skin was clear before and I didn’t change my diet or anything! I work out everyday and was 115lb, now I’m 123lb. I should have read the reviews before. Please don’t take this pill.... ur doctor be lying that it gets better but it won't"

• Kkano
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 29, 2018

For Birth Control "I've been on this birth control for more than a year and I love it. The first month I had nausea, headaches, and I was very emotional. Now I'm used to it no stomach pain or anything. I take the pill at night before bedtime and wake up good."

• Cano
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• November 1, 2018

For Birth Control "I was on Portia for about 2 years. It worked miracles in the first 7 months for clearly my acne. After taking it for a month my face was basically clear but for whatever reason, my acne came back after a year and a half of using it. My sex drive was nonexistent but I didn't mind it since it cleared my skin. Also in beginning, I got nauseous every time I started a new pack but overtime that disappeared. Some pros are that it helped in getting rid of my cramps and also lightened my period. I'm now trying Yaz for my acne"

• Dwimo...
• April 9, 2013

For Birth Control "My experience with Portia is great. I've been taking it for about a year now, and at first I was using it for poly-cystic ovarian syndrome control, but now I'm using it as my only form of birth control. I've never been pregnant on it, and my periods always come on time and my bleeding is rather light. At first it made my skin a lot clearer, but now it's back to normal, which is the only bad thing I can say about it."

• Anonymous
• April 30, 2018

For Birth Control "Unfortunately Portia caused such profound nausea and vomiting that it was impossible to take. I even took it with a big meal (dinner) and tried taking it before bed so I could sleep through the side effects - I ended up waking up at 2am throwing up several times. I tried this 3 nights before I called it quits. Going to switch to a progestin-only pill to see if this helps with the nausea. Good luck, ladies!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 20, 2014

For Birth Control "I have had a great experience with this medication. With this pill I have some PMS, nothing out of the norm and barely any cramping (which is great because I suffer from bad cramping). I recommend this pill been on it 6 months and its great!"