Vienva and Acne: What Users Say (Page 4)

• Anonymous
• June 12, 2018

For Birth Control "I was on Aviane for a little over a year, and two weeks ago, I received Vienva instead (at Walgreens). I looked online to see what was up, and apparently, it was supposed to be the exact same as Aviane, just a different name brand. Within the first two days, I had every form of PMS you can think of-REALLY bad. My breasts only hurt when my hormones are extremely bad, and I felt like the nipples were going to fall off. Besides that, acne, weight gain, bloating, extremely moody, depressed, spotting for about a week, anything and everything. I wish I had come on here and saw the similar reviews before I tried it."

• Dan...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 24, 2018

For Birth Control "I’ve taken a variety of birth control pills for the past 5 years or so. I have never really experienced side effects of any of them until Vienva. I haven’t gained weight since finishing puberty - staying around 105 lb - and have gained 15 pounds since being on this pill. My appetite is so huge, and I never feel full. Additionally, as someone who has also been lucky enough to never really have consistent acne (with the exception of one-off pimples), I have had absolutely horrible cheek acne since being on this pill and have spent hundreds of dollars on face washes, spot treatments, etc., to try and get rid of it. On top of it all, I am constantly tired and have lost all motivation for pretty much anything. The reason my OBGYN put me on this is because I asked for a low-hormone pill. Stay away from this!"

• The...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 16, 2018

For Birth Control "Vienva was the worst experience of my whole life. Like many, I was switched from Walgreens to this brand. I even asked the pharmacist if I would have any reactions, as in the past when they switched me, my body had a very difficult time adjusting to the medicine. They assured me that there would be no issues and it's like taking my current birth control, which was Lutera. Well, they were wrong. After a couple of days of taking it, I have had severe headaches, nausea, suicidal thoughts, depression, fear, constant panic attacks, bloating, more acne, and I've also gained over 10 pounds in 2 weeks. Currently, I am scheduled to go to my gynecologist to get a new form of birth control because apparently mine is no longer being produced. For anyone that's being routed to this birth control - use caution."

• Ano...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 22, 2022

For Birth Control "I was prescribed Vienva, and the first few months were fine. I was originally on a different birth control called Yaz, I think. I started getting acne, so that’s why I switched. After about 3 months of using Vienva, I started getting SEVERE acne and some bloating. I eventually decided enough was enough, and I quit using birth control altogether. My acne is pretty much all gone after being 2 months off of Vienva, but I have so many acne scars on my face. The deciding factor for getting off of birth control was when I looked up the side effects of it, and the first one was ACNE. This shouldn’t persuade you not to take it because everyone has differing experiences with medications. I signed up for the pill club and was prescribed the birth control by them, so it was super easy to get, but if you have problems with acne, I do not recommend it."

• Bro...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 15, 2021

For Birth Control "I've just passed the 3-month mark with Vienva. In comparison to other BC pills I have taken, this is the best so far. However, still not an overall super positive experience. Between months 1-2, my acne was the worst it ever was, and I was nauseous constantly. Also super emotional. Luckily, those have seemed to pass. My face is super clear now, which I hope stays for the long run. Negative side effects that have stayed so far are extremely painful breasts for most of the month and absolutely no sex drive. I don't think my boobs have gotten bigger, but they feel heavier, and I can feel the lumps pretty clearly. The positive is that my period cramps are a lot more manageable, and if I miss a day or take it late, I don't feel any side effects (on previous brands, I would always throw up). I'm going to keep taking it because, like I said, I've had worse, but wish this one could be better for me."

• Sav...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 28, 2021

For Birth Control "Oh God, if I only knew! It’s not a month yet, and I am getting off these pills. I get migraines every day and light cramping. Let’s not even talk about the acne, sigh."

• mad...
• February 9, 2021

For Birth Control "Vienva is the worst birth control I’ve ever had. My skin broke out, and I was so bloated. I was crying all of the time and had constant headaches."