Vienva and Headaches: What Users Say (Page 2)

• Vic...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 22, 2022

For Birth Control "I've been on the pill for almost two months now. This is my second time taking it, as the first time wasn't very pleasant. But, committing myself to it this go-around, I've noticed some side effects such as: spotting, cramping, bloating, headache, breast tenderness. With any birth control, these are common. I've read many reviews on this pill, and some have scared me, but everyone is different. It hasn't been bad for me this time, besides the side effects I listed above. The low hormone brand brought me in, as I've been on the highest dosage for years. And this pill has worked best for me."

• Kat...
• January 21, 2020

For Birth Control "This was horrible. Random spotting, piercing headaches, lots of acne, and very tired. I tried it for 4 months, giving my body time to acclimate. It was awful. I had to get it changed because I was just so tired all the time, and my face was constantly covered in pimples, even though I’ve never had any."

• Tif...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• January 7, 2022

For Birth Control "I have been taking Vienva for almost 3 years now, but recently opted for a new BC. My anxiety has progressively gotten worse, my boobs are always so tender (and have grown from C cup to DD). I have irregular bleeding even when taking the pills regularly, and worst of all, I developed night sweats! I haven’t read anybody talk about the night sweats, but I saw one review mention hot flashes. I am literally 27, so I’m nowhere near menopausal age. Oh, the worst for me was the terrible cramping during rough sex! I remember when I first switched to this BC, the second time I slept with my now boyfriend I started having the most intense abdominal pain I had ever felt. He had to give me Advil and place a warm towel on my stomach. I should’ve switched right then, but I loved that I didn’t get dried out like with my old BC. Pros: I didn’t get acne, headaches, nausea, or pregnant (thank God)."

• Nal...
• December 11, 2017

For Birth Control "I’m on the fourth week of Vienva and have experienced nausea, headaches, mood swings, spotting, and bloating! Hopefully, these symptoms pass after three months like they say! I hate birth control to begin with because of all the symptoms, and I always experience all of them, but what are we supposed to do?"

• emi...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 20, 2023

For Birth Control "I was very apprehensive to start birth control because of all the horror stories, but this actually turned out well! I should start by saying this was part of my regimen to treat PMDD, so I am on an antidepressant as well. The only side effects I had at the beginning were one instance of nausea, some rough headaches (I'm already prone to migraines so I knew what to expect), and a long period. I started the meds on day 1, and I think my period lasted 14 days, though after day 3, I only needed a light pad. I had some mood swings, but those could also be attributed to adjusting to antidepressants, so take that with a grain of salt! I've now been on it for 3 whole months, and my last 2 periods were much lighter. I've gone from taking 3 ibuprofen every 3 hours on my period to taking 1-2 ibuprofen once or twice during my whole period, which lasts about 3-4 days. When I should be ovulating, my breasts become tender, and my nipples stay hard for like 5 days lol. I've adjusted well and will continue on it."

• 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."

• nin...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 1, 2021

For Birth Control "I got the Vienva pill suggested from mail order pharmacy. When I got the pills, I didn’t start immediately, I waited about a month. The first month was perfectly fine, although it did cause me to miss my period when I did, but still, I was actually happy with them. But now I'm on my second pack, and this whole month I haven’t been feeling like myself. I would get headaches soon after I took this pill. I found myself eating more throughout the day, and I also noticed that I'm slightly more annoyed and upset than usual. When I finally got my period after missing a month because I started Vienva, it lasted longer than usual. After my 5 days, there was spotting for at least 4 more. I'm not doing this review to tell you not to get this brand, everyone’s body is different, but I've come to the conclusion that this pill isn’t for me, and this will be my last day taking them."

• Ana...
• February 21, 2021

For Birth Control "I took Vienva for a month, not my first time taking birth control pills, but I’ve taken other generics for more than a year. So I have quite a bit of experience with the pill. With that being said, I really don't like Vienva! By far, it has been the worst pill I have been on. I wake up and have great mornings, I would take my Vienva around 1 pm each day, and I swear the minute I took it, I felt so down and unmotivated. I've never felt such strong emotions on any other pill. It made me feel so depressed and unmotivated. I always had headaches too. Now I am spotting. I can’t wait to finish my pack and get onto a different one next month. It has been such a dreadful month."

• Ned...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 25, 2018

For Birth Control "I got a pounding headache after one week into Vienva. But, in all fairness, it could have been a hangover from the 3 mimosas I had that day."

• 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."

• Tri...
• October 31, 2018

For Birth Control "This drug gave me severe anxiety and headaches."

• Chr...
• August 24, 2021

For Birth Control "Personally, the first 2 months were fine, then boom... heat flashes, horrible cramps, fatigue, headaches, you name it. I wouldn’t recommend it to anyone. I’m about to stop taking it."