Balziva and Weight Gain: What Users Say

• Chr...
• July 16, 2017

For Birth Control "I love Balziva. I was on it for about 8 years before my pharmacy switched it and had serious side effects with the new birth control. Went back to Balziva. I have very little, if not no, weight gain with this pill, no mouth ulcers like my last pill did, mild PMS, and no cramps. Works great, but once again, everybody is different."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 30, 2022

For Birth Control "Please do not take this pill! I took a different pill for 5 years prior to starting Balziva, and I’m very upset I ever switched. Balziva caused me horrid mood swings daily, increased anger for no reason, weight gain, acne (after never having it before), cramps (again, after never having them before), etc. I felt like a MONSTER on this pill. I also was very emotional for the 5 months I was on it, crying without cause, easily getting upset, it was HORRIBLE. I would not recommend this pill to my worst enemy. I stayed on it for that long to see if I was just regulating changes, but I was wrong. Been off it for a week and a half and am already starting to feel like myself again."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 16, 2012

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I had a decent experience with Balziva. It wasn't right for me, but everybody is different, so that doesn't mean it won't be great for someone else. Before birth control, my periods came every other week. With Balziva, they came about halfway through the pack and lasted until the end of the pack. This happened for the 3 months I was on it, so my doctor switched me to a different one. Other than the weird periods, I've had a positive experience with Balziva. I think my face did break out a little bit, but nothing serious. My breasts were also a little bit more sensitive, and I have gained a few pounds, but I'm not quite sure if it's due to the Balziva or me being away at college. But overall, good experience."

• BRa...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 26, 2015

For Birth Control "Was on this pill for two months and had a horrible experience. Please do not take this pill! It causes a lot of weight gain, acne, depression, bleeding, great tenderness, and mood swings."