Blisovi 24 Fe and Weight Gain: What Users Say

• Jes...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• July 3, 2019

For Birth Control "I've been on this Blisovi 24 FE after Minastrin became unavailable on my insurance. Previously, I was on Loestrin 24 FE, and all of these birth controls have had the same effect. I used to have extremely heavy periods without BC, and now I almost don't have a period at all. Seriously, no negative side effects, no weight gain, acne, etc. I'm surprised to see such negative reviews."

• lu8...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 21, 2017

For Birth Control "I was extremely hesitant to start this pill based on the terrible reviews. I was prescribed this pill after a ruptured ovarian cyst and mildly elevated testosterone levels, so kind of had no choice but to try it. I am on day 5, and so far, so good! I have not experienced any side effects at all. I was really worried about acne and weight gain as side effects. No acne, and I actually seem to be losing weight, which is amazing. I will update again after 1 month of use, but so far, so good!"

• Car...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 13, 2017

For Birth Control "After reading a couple of reviews, let me first start off that everybody responds to medicine differently. Not everyone has the same response to the same medicine. This is my first BC that I've taken, and so far I like it. Before, I would always have light periods that were either lengthy or off and on, so I wanted BC to keep it consistent. Now I have extremely light periods that last barely a day or two. My skin is fairly clear, and I've gained about 5 lbs, which is a struggle for me to keep on weight (5 ft, 106 lbs). I noticed that I am a whole lot less moody, but the cramps prior to my period are more severe."

• Jma...
• November 6, 2017

For Birth Control "I switched from a triphasic pill to Blisovi, and I have been very pleased. I have not experienced any negative side effects, such as spotting or weight gain. My period came on the third day of the placebo pill and lasted less than 3 days. My best advice is that everyone is different. I was very discouraged when I read some of these reviews, but it all turned out okay!"

• MJ2...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 15, 2017

For Birth Control "So happy I read these reviews! I was switched onto Blisovi after my beloved Gildess went out of production. Within the first few months, I noticed a massive weight gain (15-20 pounds) that has been impossible to get off with diet and exercise. My anxiety has been through the roof, I bloat the second I so much as look at salt, sleep is on and off, my breasts can get extremely tender, and I no longer get my period at all but experience god-awful cramping and random spotting. I also have a thyroid condition (borderline Hashimoto's), and this has mucked up my head and my mood/depression like crazy. Some days, it's impossible to get out of bed, and my energy is gone by 2 pm. I'm in my first year of marriage, and I've been a miserable fat wench thanks to Blisovi."

• Cat...
• October 4, 2017

For Birth Control "Okay, I used to be on Lomedia, then I was put on Minestrin for some reason a few years ago, then for some UNKNOWN reason they stopped making that, so I was forced to accept Blisovi. Honestly, I think I hate this pill more than Trump. I was fine with it for the first few months (all you 'nice' reviewers need to wait a few months to really know what you're dealing with). I barely got my period at all and sometimes not at all, which was nice but also scary at first because that has never happened. I have been on birth control for over 10 years now, and this is the worst by far. I thought I was just getting older, but I have gained weight (10-15 lbs) way faster than I ever have in the past, and it's hard to get off. My moods are terrible, and I spot now."

• Dar...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 13, 2019

For Birth Control "So I had been taking Junel 24 Fe for a few years now, and at the beginning of the year, I was switched to Blisovi, for I was told Junel was no longer on the market. I loved Junel. I had no weight issues, the medicine worked as intended. Now that I'm on Blisovi, I have gained close to 30 pounds in a matter of 3 months. I was gaining roughly 2 pounds a week at the beginning and now gaining 4 or 5 pounds a week. I never had many issues with my weight: 115ish at 5'1. I'm now at 152 lb at my latest weigh-in. This is the most I have ever weighed in my life, and I'm considered obese. Besides that, my mood swings have been terrible. I used to never fight with my boyfriend, and now constantly do, and I hate it. We used to get along so well. I have also been extremely paranoid about so many things that it makes me physically sick. I would not recommend this medication to anyone unless it's your only option for BC."

• Ari...
• March 6, 2019

For Birth Control "This is a HORRIBLE drug. I’ve been on it for three weeks, but today was my LAST time to take one of these pills. I will never take another one. I have experienced the following: — extreme tiredness, sluggishness, and loss of motivation — anxiety and twitchy muscles — cramps and spotting — increased hunger and weight gain despite exercising and mostly clean eating — increased time for eyes to focus — decreased libido — heart palpitations — general malaise/feelings of being unwell. Blisovi 24 FE is NOT good for your body or your mind. I am very regretful that I let myself ingest this stuff. Now I am quitting cold turkey at the end of the third week, hoping that my body will get back to normal soon. Taking this pill was a gigantic mistake."

• Fat...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 29, 2017

For Birth Control "If I could give this pill 0, I would. It is horrible. I started my second pack on Sunday, but I stopped yesterday. I do not care that that probably is not the way to stop BC, but I couldn't take it anymore. I've gained around 15 lbs (I was on Junel before, which made me a little bloated), but this, this stupid pill is making me so, so, so bloated it's not even worth it. Same symptoms as everyone in these reviews I was reading. It's crazy, but I had all of the things you are all describing and never thought it could be the pill. I work out 5 to 6 times a week religiously, I eat super healthy, and I'm still gaining weight. Not to mention I was tired all the time, and I'm normally very active and awake. Also, no period. At all. Not good."

• Bek...
• December 2, 2016

For Birth Control "Was on the Gildess brand for almost a year and LOVED it! Went to the pharmacy to pick it up, and they gave me Blisovi instead, saying that it is the same exact thing. It's one month later, and I HATE it! My breasts have shrunk, and I have gained weight in my stomach, which is the last thing a girl wants! I have been having stomach problems and getting bad acne breakouts all over! It is far from the same thing I took before, glad to see I am not the only one having problems. Calling my doctor to have it switched!"

• Act...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 8, 2017

For Birth Control "So glad I read these. I've gained 15 lbs in the past 6 months without a lifestyle change. The only difference was this BC. I thought I was crazy. I was getting super depressed about the weight. I work out daily and eat really well. Can't wait to switch and feel normal again."

• CGa...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 29, 2021

For Birth Control "I love this stuff. I had switched from Lo Loestrin because of price, but I'm really glad I did. My skin has been perfect ever since I started taking it. When I was taking Lo Loestrin, it made me have red bumpiness around my chin, but once I started taking this, it went away immediately, and my skin has looked so good ever since. I haven’t had any bad experiences, besides my breasts hurting (and they got bigger, which I'm happy about). Some reviews said they got headaches, nausea, weight gain, bad moods, but I haven’t experienced any of that. My periods haven’t been bad either, no heavier than what they were when not on birth control. Works super well for me!"

• AP1...
• August 16, 2017

For Birth Control "I was in Lomedia 24 FE, loved it! Well, for some unknown reason you can't find it anymore, and no one knows why! The doctor knows nothing about it being discontinued, the pharmacy just says, 'our manufacturer can't get it, but we don't know why.' Google has no answers, and I thought Google knew about EVERYTHING! They switched my prescription to this Blisovi 24 FE, it sucks! Gained weight that won't come off, but worse than that - I spot ALL the time, I may have two periods a month. I never know what to expect each day! I've been on it for a year now and have had two normal periods. The rest are heavy, last longer than they should, stop one day, and then begin again a week later - I HATE IT!!! Bring Lomedia 24 FE back - PLEASE!!!!"

• Pen...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 15, 2016

For Birth Control "One day picking up my prescription, I noticed the bag said 'different name, same drug.' That couldn't have been more wrong. After starting this pill, I gained 10 lbs, on my smaller frame, it's insanely noticeable to the point I'm afraid someone will ask if I'm pregnant. Went up 2 pant sizes, which is completely out of character for me. Not only was I an emotional mess during my period, but all the other days as well. Tired and fatigued constantly. Not good at all, terrible experience. Absolutely had to switch."

• Tay...
• March 1, 2017

For Birth Control "I was previously on Loestrin FE for about 2 years. I had no side effects with this medication at all! So, one day I went to pick up my auto-fill prescription about 2 months ago, and the pharmacist informed me that the prescription had been switched to Blisovi, but it's the same exact medication. Oh no, it isn't! I've had a headache (varying from severe to mild) every single day. I'm tired, hungry, my back aches more than usual, gained about 10 pounds, broke out on my face, and this headache is a nightmare. I was beginning to think I'm going crazy until I read similar reviews. I was getting so mad over stupid stuff and crying out of nowhere. My boyfriend has handled it like a champ, but hopefully won't have to for long because I'm switching!"

• Sev...
• August 22, 2016

For Birth Control "Pharmacy switched my BCP from Gildess Fe 1/20 to Blisovi. I've gained 10+ lbs in less than 2 months! My lifestyle has always been the same - watch what I eat and work out daily. But I was not able to control my body weight. I would NOT recommend this pill to anyone."

• and...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 23, 2019

For Birth Control "This pill is the worst!!!!! I'm a freshman in college and have been on it for almost three months, but I'm stopping it today. I can't take it anymore. I am so depressed to the point where I have spent the entire day crying on what is supposed to be a nice and relaxing family vacation!! I have terrible mood swings, gained 10 lbs, my skin is breaking out, and gotten depression (which I have had before while not taking BC), which has only been increasing during my time on the pill! I read the terrible reviews and at first thought Blisovi 24 Fe wasn't too bad, but after three months I am experiencing almost everything that everyone else who hated this pill experienced. The only plus is that my boobs got bigger lol. But seriously, do not take this."

• bea...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 5, 2017

For Birth Control "I have been on this pill for a month and a half after my pharmacy gave it to me. I called to say you gave me the wrong pill (Junel Fe 24 is what I was on), and they said the manufacturer changed, but this is the SAME birth control. It's manufactured in India. In a month and a half, I have gained 7-8 pounds. I am very athletic, I eat a plant-based diet, I work out, I sit as a job, but that hasn't made me gain weight like this. I am annoyed. I worked for 9 months to lose 30 pounds, now I am gaining weight for no reason, crying all the time for no reason, self-doubting myself and my poor boyfriend's love for me, AND BREAKING OUT, which is why I got on birth control in the first place."

• Don...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 31, 2016

For Birth Control "Was on name brand Loestrin 24 when it came out 10 years ago. Switched over to name brand Minastrin chewables since that was the replacement Loestrin. I had no issues or side effects, get my period every so often, and it would be very light. Switched insurance, and it was $425 for a pack!!! So I called my doctor asking for a generic version and was prescribed Blisovi. The ingredients are identical, but I've been on it a month and a half and have gained 6 pounds. I follow a strict low carb diet and am celiac, so I am able to maintain my weight. Despite what I eat or drink, the weight is piling on, and I have been spotting every other week. I've been on BCP for 10 years, you'd think I'd be pretty consistent."

• Ama...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 13, 2019

For Birth Control "I never leave comments, but this I need to with Blisovi 24 Fe. I’ve been on this for a month, and I have to stop it. This is the only birth control I’ve ever been on, and quite frankly, I never want to take it again. I took it for heavy bleeding, and it made my period last for 2 weeks with still constant spotting. Five-pound weight gain, constantly bloated like every day. It has made me beyond emotional and anxious too. I’ve been crying over the silliest things, and I don’t feel like myself at all. I will never take this again."

• Bli...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 9, 2017

For Birth Control "Gained 15 lbs in a few months and unable to lose despite exercise and diet... terribly depressed... lots of breakthrough bleeding. Been off the pill a week and lost 5 pounds and finally feel normal again. I am mad it took me 6 months to realize this pill was causing so many problems."

• Fru...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 14, 2016

For Birth Control "I had been on Gildess Fe 1/20 for about 2 and a half years until its recent recall. Like many others on this feed, the pharmacy automatically switched me to Blisovi FE. This pill has ruined my body. I haven't had this much acne on my face since I was a teenager, and I have gained so much weight in my stomach. I usually work out vigorously 4-6 days a week and seldom eat junk food or fast food, but with the way my body looks, I might as well be sitting on the couch from morning to night eating nothing but pizza and cheeseburgers. I guess this pill prevents pregnancy because no one wants to have sex with a whale. I will be starting Apri after I'm done with this pill pack...the next week cannot come soon enough."

• liv...
• June 24, 2019

For Birth Control "I have been on this birth control for 2 years, and I am so glad I saw these reviews. I’ve suffered with unprompted anxiety, but I always thought it was normal. I have gained weight, my acne around PMS is absolutely horrible, my back hurts, and the nausea is so hard to manage. I will never be taking this pill again. Please listen to the reviews and know you aren’t going crazy!!!"

• Mad...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 5, 2017

For Birth Control "Started in Jan. At first, I loved it. Short, predictable period, and my breasts got bigger. Developed severe nausea and started gaining weight. Took a pregnancy test because that was the only logical explanation, right? I wasn't pregnant, so I decreased my daily calories even more, increased my workouts, and still kept gaining weight. I also had trouble staying asleep through the night. And now, really dry patches on my face. I hate that I have to stop because I loved the short periods and the $0 copay, but the side effects are too much to handle."

• Fat...
• February 12, 2017

For Birth Control "Like most people on this thread, I've gained weight and thought it was from the holidays and vacations. I've been dieting and working out, and the scale has only gone up. I had to switch to this brand because my other one was discontinued. It's not the same! The pharmacy told me it is... it's not. I'm just realizing this now! Calling my doctor on Monday to get off this horribleness! I really gave this brand a shot. It's been three months, and my clothes don't fit me. I'm so upset!"