Vienva and Mood Swings: What Users Say (Page 2)

• Kit...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 25, 2021

For Birth Control "You name it (side effects), I have it!! All of them: terrible mood swings, constipation, bloated, nonstop headaches, spotting 24/7, decreased sex drive. It's really a freaking awful time for me. Been on for only 3 weeks, but calling the doctor tomorrow for sure. Wish I would have looked at these reviews before...."

• Kay...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 5, 2021

For Birth Control "Vienva negatively affected my health both physically and mentally. Within two weeks of taking Vienva, I began bleeding constantly, like a mild period that got extremely heavy during the time of my expected period. I also experienced extreme fatigue, migraines, and mood swings. A couple of weeks into taking Vienva, I became depressed, which continued to worsen until I felt suicidal by three months. At this point, my husband intervened and strongly suggested I consider switching to a different birth control method. I have been off of Vienva for two months now, and all of my symptoms have completely subsided-including the depression."

• Ni ...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 30, 2017

For Birth Control "Ever since I started taking this birth control, I noticed a complete shift in myself. I have been soooooo depressed, and my mood swings are so out of control. Before I started this birth control, I was a very happy and outgoing person, and now I'm so depressed and emotional about everything. My appetite is either extremely hungry or not hungry at all. There will be days when I just keep getting hungry, and other days when I'm hungry maybe once a day, and that's all. I'm always nauseous when I do eat, and my cramps feel just the same as before. Beware and do your research before taking this!!"

• Anonymous
• January 9, 2020

For Birth Control "Horrible, I hate these birth control pills, Vienva. They have made me nauseous every morning, gave me headaches for a good week or so, and will get really bad mood swings and make me feel so emotional sometimes. As soon as I finish this pack, I will change to a different brand, or maybe even sooner because I can’t deal with this. Oh, not to forget to mention, I’ve been bleeding since I got my period and have not stopped. I got my period over a week ago... without the pills, my period will only last a few days, 4 days tops."

• Anonymous
• January 9, 2020

For Birth Control "Horrible, I hate these birth control pills, Vienva. They have made me nauseous every morning, gave me headaches for a good week or so, and will get really bad mood swings and make me feel so emotional sometimes. As soon as I finish this pack, I will change to a different brand, or maybe even sooner because I can’t deal with this. Oh, not to forget to mention, I’ve been bleeding since I got my period and have not stopped. I got my period over a week ago... without the pills, my period will only last a few days, 4 days tops."

• Ano...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 10, 2019

For Birth Control "I’ve been on Vienva for exactly a month now, and I am definitely switching. I have a Dr. appointment tomorrow already. This pill has made my migraines 10x worse. The migraines will last anywhere from 24-36 hrs straight, along with nausea, tiredness, dizziness, throbbing head pain, and mild mood swings. I had awful cramps within the first week of taking it, and my period lasted 15 days. This pill is just awful. I will never take Vienva again."

• Jia...
• February 11, 2021

For Birth Control "Do not recommend at all! Gave me horrible mood swings, constantly crying, and I began to hate my body. I am usually very confident and love my body, but I gained weight and feel bloated all the time. Not a good experience at all."

• Gan...
• April 9, 2019

For Birth Control "Took Vienva to regulate my period and prevent pregnancy. First couple of weeks were fine. After that, I started to have very bad mood swings and was always tired. Though I think it made my skin look better? And then, my second month, I started to experience depression. Oh my goodness, I can't believe it. You know how they say depression is not the same as when you're 'sad'? That is very true because I felt that. It was so bad, and it also didn't help regulate my period. Don't even try it."

• Reb...
• February 24, 2021

For Birth Control "I started taking Vienva around 3 months ago when Nurx swapped the brand of BC I was taking with it, and at first I was like, okay, cool. Then I started crying many, many times a week, which at first I blamed on my depression, but then I was like, no, this only started happening with this pill. I feel like a cat when they’re in heat. Totally emotional and not nice to be around. I never get my period, but I'm somehow always spotting. That is not as bad as the emotions though, but I’d still like a normal once-a-month period. I can't say anything towards the weight gain aspect since I've been trying to gain weight anyway, but I can say that your boobs do get bigger if you're into that. On the plus side, I'm not pregnant after there were many opportunities for that one, but the birth control does its job."

• Che...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 11, 2018

For Birth Control "I’ve been on Vienva for about a year, switching from the first one I’ve ever been on since I was just about 15. I originally switched because I was concerned about my mood and told my gyno this. So, in turn, she prescribes Vienva. So far, I’ve gained about 10 pounds in a year, my face is starting to scar, the pimples I get are aggressive, my hair is coming out in clumps, I’m always tired, and my mood has not changed. I’m angry because of this."

• kc1...
• January 9, 2018

For Birth Control "First two months were complete breakthrough bleeding for almost 2 months straight, and the third month I have no breakthrough bleeding, BUT my mood swings are horrible. I have never been a depressed person and have no underlying mental health issues, and this medicine is making me someone I am not. I will no longer take Vienva because I am highly irritable, lost interest in things, isolating... just not good....."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 8, 2018

For Birth Control "I was on Orysthia, but they told me they switched it to Vienva as well. This birth control has made me into such a moody woman, my mood changes can go from 1 to 100 real quick, which is not me, and I hate it. It is not just that, it makes me feel really down as well. Super depressed. I think I'm going to switch because, after reading these reviews, I'm not the only one that feels this way. I don’t recommend this birth control."

• Pil...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 5, 2021

For Birth Control "I used Tarina Fe 1/20 for 2 years, and it was amazing. No period, no weight gain, no acne, no mood swings. It’s like I didn’t even notice I was taking a hormonal medication. I switched to Vivena since the pill club doesn’t carry my preferred brand. I’ve been on it for 2 weeks, and I’ve gained 10 pounds and have had the worst mood swings/irritability ever! No period, no acne, so good for that, I GUESS. BUT WOW, as someone who is very health conscious, this weight gain is super depressing. I will not continue use."

• Gla...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 22, 2018

For Birth Control "I was on Orsythia for two years and then was randomly switched over to Vienva. I felt side effects immediately - mostly psychological - from the outset, but didn't want to jump to conclusions. A year later and I've switched back to the previous. Vienva gave me recurrent panic attacks and left me in a state of depression otherwise. I experienced severe mood swings and could never ascertain what was wrong. I also developed shortness of breath, numbness in my arms and legs, and more water retention than normal. I even lactated once. I sort of suspected it was the pill, and when I ran behind on my prescription renewal, I realized this was the problem."

• jaz...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 20, 2021

For Birth Control "Crazy mood swings, weight gain, and decreased sex drive. I often had breakthrough bleeding, too. Hurt my relationship in the beginning because I hardly ever wanted to get intimate. My libido was so low I would only want to get intimate maybe once a month. Also made me cry a lot."

• MPa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 3, 2018

For Birth Control "I was switched unexpectedly from Orsythia to Vienva by my pharmacy and have been taking Vienva for only about a week and a half. Suddenly, I am having terrible mood swings, depression, and overwhelming tiredness no matter how much I sleep. I have never been depressed in my life and usually have a very positive outlook on my life. Now everything makes me upset. I spent a night uncontrollably crying because I couldn't control my emotions. I act like a different person, and my significant other has noticed and doesn't know how to handle it. I can't believe how negatively it has affected me in less than two weeks. DO NOT TAKE VIENVA."

• Mel...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 1, 2022

For Birth Control "Just started week three and completely devastated. My face has broken out into a complete mess and is so painful. I was treated for a UTI at week two and now appear to have a yeast infection. Huge decrease in sex drive and increase in vaginal discomfort and dryness. A lot of mention has been made to mood swings/depression, but I cannot say if that is a side effect of the medication or because all the other side effects have made me so miserable. I would not recommend this pill."

• Jac...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• April 11, 2021

For Birth Control "I started Vienva about a year ago, and it was great until around 3 months ago. Out of nowhere, I went from being asymptomatic to having the worst mood swings, depression, and anxiety attacks. For the last 3 months, the week before my period has been unbearable. One, I’m extremely tired, to the point where I’m falling asleep on my lunch break and calling in to work. I’m foggy. And what’s worse is the anxiety attacks. I have literally hidden away from my husband and two young children in our closet and cried uncontrollably. My husband found me in the middle of a full-blown panic attack and began urging me to go to the hospital. I have never had suicidal thoughts before (and don’t outside of week 3 on this pill), but this pill throws me into a horrible, dark place. I’ve consulted with my doctor to have this changed immediately. I refuse to keep putting this into my body. I’m giving it a 3, only because it serves its intended purpose."

• Klc...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 30, 2021

For Birth Control "I took Vienva for almost a whole month and have now stopped at the recommendation of my OB. I felt distressing amounts of anxiety every day. Shortly after I took my pill at noon, my anxiety would become severe, then again towards bedtime I would get another wave.. racing heart, sweaty, tingly, numb limbs, shaky, the whole deal. I have had at least 6 panic attacks just this month since starting this pill, one of which was so bad my s.o. had to rush me to the ER, where I stayed to be heart monitored for 6 hours. I stopped taking it 2 days ago, and already I am starting to feel normal. First 24 hours with no anxiety in weeks. Also experienced crazy mood swings, breast tenderness, all-over bloating, increased gas, and unpleasant increases in appetite. I woke up every day in pain, starving no matter how much I eat right before bed. I wouldn't recommend this to my worst enemy."

• Ama...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• February 2, 2021

For Birth Control "I've been taking Vienva for close to a year, started February 2020, and it's been pretty good so far. I've taken Sprintec in the past, and it gave me very noticeable mood swings, and a doctor recommended Vienva, and my body responded to it pretty well. No hair loss, I've gained weight, but it could also be due to staying inside from the pandemic. All in all, I can't complain with this one!"

• mne...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 22, 2021

For Birth Control "I was terrified after reading the reviews, but overall the pros outweigh the cons! The first few days of taking it, I had cramps, spotting, and mood swings, but this evened out after a week or two. I've gained a couple of pounds, but it's all water weight and definitely nothing noticeable on my body. One downside is I NEVER had any acne before I started taking this, and it's definitely caused that to increase, so if you're looking for something to clear your skin, I'd look somewhere else. However, before taking this, I experienced absolutely terrible, debilitating mood swings for weeks, and this has helped me feel stable and even happy again. I've been on for about a month, and I'll update more symptoms if any occur, but really it depends on what you're after from a birth control."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 8, 2019

For Birth Control "Started this BC a few months before getting married. First year on the pill was great. Second year has been more challenging: I have noticed weight gain, but I have also had a change in activity level, so hard to tell what has caused the change. Mood swings have definitely been apparent (crying for no reason when my husband wants to go ice skating with me, which I love doing). Also more irritable. However, increased consistent exercise has helped the mood swings (30 min a day 5-6 times/week). Most recent possible side effect has been difficulty sleeping... I am usually a deep sleeper and hard to arouse, but recently I have been half awake and dreaming or waking throughout the night. Being half awake while dreaming can be scary and has led to night terrors and bouts of screaming out loud in the middle of the night. Not positive this is birth control related, but I noticed these sleep side effects more when on the active pill compared to placebo week. Despite the bad, I prefer Vienva to Stronyx."

• all...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 9, 2019

For Birth Control "I only got through 2.5 weeks of this birth control before I had to call to switch! I was constantly bloated. I have always had clear skin, but Vienva gave me painful acne I’ve never experienced before. Once the zit was popped or went away, it would leave a dry patch on my face for about a week. I also broke out into a horrible rash on my face and my arms. On the plus side, it did not give me any pain and only mild mood swings. Not all bad! Just had to switch to save my skin! Everyone’s body is different."

• Nay...
• January 26, 2018

For Birth Control "I’ve been taking Vienva for a week now, and so far, everything is going well. No bloating, mood swings, headache, etc. I may get a little nauseous for 2 minutes, but that's normal for me if I take any pill on an empty stomach. I was previously on the Nexplanon for 3 years and would sometimes be on my period for like forever. I would like to have a baby in about a year, so I’m only taking this for now to prevent pregnancy. I’ll follow up if anything changes after I’m done with the first pack."

• Car...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 22, 2018

For Birth Control "If I could give this pill zero stars, I would. Costco unexpectedly switched me to Vienva from Orsythia. I took it for two months before I just couldn't take it anymore. The constant fatigue, weight gain, and acne are all things I could have managed. But the effects these pills have on your mood are awful. I already struggle with depression and anxiety, and these pills just amplified that tenfold. Within four days, I was constantly crying, lost all interest in any activity, and became very hopeless, even suicidal. Nobody should have to feel this way."