Blisovi Fe 1/20 and Acne: What Users Say (Page 2)

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 18, 2017

For Birth Control "I have been on this birth control for 6-7 months now, and it does what it's supposed to do. The first month met me with severe, painful cramping for 48 hours straight with no relief, and I definitely had breakthrough bleeding in the first 2 months or so. After that, things have generally been smooth sailing, my period has been getting lighter and shorter in duration every cycle since then. No significant changes in mood or facial acne, though this cycle I have started getting acne on my back and butt, which I never have experienced before. Sex drive has decreased, and I haven't been able to get 'wet' since the first month or so. But I still have been having plenty of sex regardless and am not pregnant, so it's doing its job."

• Chr...
• September 11, 2017

For Birth Control "This birth control is terrible. I've never had acne before in my life, and now after taking this for almost 2 months, I have acne on my entire face, and also on my back. I have also gained 6 pounds, and this pill affects me emotionally very much. Since taking this pill, I now have bad social anxiety and constantly find myself tearing up for no reason at all. I am genuinely a happy person, and this birth control constantly has me feeling anxious or sad. The only positive of this is it has prevented pregnancy like its main purpose. I am now switching to a new brand."

• Lal...
• October 7, 2018

For Birth Control "I started this birth control a week ago, and the first couple of days were good besides the spotting. Now it's the 7th day, and I'm bleeding like it's my regular period when it's not supposed to be. The past 2 days, I have had really bad depression and thoughts. I have depression, but this BC is making it so much worse for me. I also have been noticing acne coming up around my jawline, which I never really got there until now. So I am stopping this BC, I was hesitant in taking it anyway because I have had bad experiences with mood swings on 2 other types as well. BC just isn't for me, I guess."

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

For Birth Control "I have heard a lot of bad reviews, so I thought I should share my own review. This birth control has NOT made me depressed or gain weight or make me want to eat more. The only thing I would say is that I spot a lot more, but that’s normal in any birth control within the first few months. Also, I get a little more acne than I had before, but nothing too serious, and it will probably go away when my body gets used to the new hormones."

• Moa...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 16, 2018

For Birth Control "I have been taking Blisovi for 6 months and have had a great experience with the birth control so far. Luckily, I don't have any negative symptoms such as acne, depression, or mood swings. Some symptoms I've experienced are shorter periods with less cramping, larger breasts, and about a 5-pound weight gain (which isn't something to view as negative). My only personal thought or advice is to make sure you are treating your body like a queen... so eat healthy, exercise, and don't misuse the birth control."

• Sem...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 31, 2019

For Birth Control "- 1.5 months since I started taking Blisovi - 28 years old - Last time on BC was 10 years ago due to horrifying side effects on Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo (negative stars) - Week 1 on Blisovi: Nausea and weakness - Week 2 on Blisovi: Extreme drowsiness and exhaustion - Week 3 on Blisovi: Large appetite and cravings - Entire time on Blisovi: Mild acne, just a few pimples here and there - I’ve been very carefully watching my diet and trying to stay hydrated, so be aware and cautious of the side effects to stay ahead of the weight gain and so forth - I have not lost or gained weight— for me, that’s ok! - Most negative effect: Development of melasma (darkening of skin spots on face) **If melasma doesn’t get better, I will switch. I will update my review when I reach 3 months."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• June 15, 2024

For Birth Control "This was my first and only birth control until recently, and I'm changing now due to persistent acne. No breakout bleeding, unaffected libido/wetness, unaffected mood, and no other physiological symptoms. Boobs didn't grow and that made me a little sad. Lighter periods that always came every month. My acne cleared when I first started taking it, but after long-term usage the acne came back."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 24, 2017

For Birth Control "My pharmacy gave me this one because they were out of stock of my usual birth control. Let me tell you, it gave me the worst side effects! Side effects I have never experienced before on birth control. I had weight gain, acne, was very moody/depressed, I hated to be touched in any way, and I also had a decrease in sex drive. It made me feel like I was turning into a different person. I recently talked to my gyno about it, and she told me to stop taking it and to continue my old prescription of birth control. Something does not seem right about this birth control. I would give it 0 stars if I could."

• Wax...
• April 28, 2021

For Birth Control "I started taking this three months after my now one-year-old child was born. I started having uncontrollable rage at the drop of a hat. Every morning, I woke up with anger so bad that my chest would hurt. I picked fights with my partner and raised my tone with my daughter way more than I should have. My periods became unpredictable on this birth control as well. Every month around my period, my anxiety skyrocketed. Sore breasts and acne. No sex drive at all. It's day four off of this, and for the first time in months, I woke up feeling like myself and not a monster. -10/10 for me."

• Jay...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 30, 2019

For Birth Control "I have tried regular birth control in the past, but it has always made me extremely angry to the point of having violent images. Just not okay. Blisovi Fe does not give me those side effects. So far, finishing up my first pack, I haven't had any side effects. My PCOS abdominal pains are incredibly lightened, and I haven't had any breakouts or tummy issues."

• All...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 7, 2019

For Birth Control "Blisovi Fe 1/20 is the worst!! It took me over 4 months to realize it’s my birth control. I did some research and realized this is the culprit of how bad I’ve been feeling. I got on this to help with my PCOS, but it gave me even worse symptoms. My boobs hurt bad, my ovaries hurt, I’m tired ALL THE TIME, gained weight, foggy brain, HEADACHES, my vision is blurry all the time, I have loss of appetite, my hair is falling out more, and I keep getting these huge patches of acne cysts! Also, I think I may be allergic. My skin has been so sensitive since I started it. I changed all of my detergents and soaps and nothing helped! I itch all day every day almost all over my arms, legs, earlobes, scalp, everywhere!! My skin looks like hives all over, even when doing something as simple as changing clothes. It’s miserable. I am convinced this is the worst birth control ever!! Would not recommend!!"

• See...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• June 20, 2018

For Birth Control "I've been on this for about 4 years now. I was really worried after I had a traumatic experience with Yaz, so my doctor recommended this. It's honestly great, I have had zero side effects (e.g., mood swings, weight gain, acne), and my periods are almost nonexistent. I have found that if I miss a pill, I'll start spotting, and occasionally my periods didn't even happen (which worried me). I give it a 9/10 due to occasional spotting. I will never use a different BC."

• ade...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 2, 2018

For Birth Control "DO NOT TAKE THIS PILL!!!! My doctor gave me this for hormonal acne and heavy cramps. On my third week of taking this (the week right before my period when I normally break out), I had THE WORST BREAKOUTS of my life. It is like I woke up with a full face of cystic acne. Within two days, I went from a few to literally 26 pimples. 26! It hurt to smile, and I didn't leave the house for a whole week because I was so embarrassed. If that wasn't enough, I was so depressed while on this I was crying uncontrollably at least once daily, and when my period came, it was the most painful and heavy period I've EVER had. Seems like it did the literal opposite of what I started it for. Very disappointed. I wish I would have done my own research on this pill before ever starting, as literally every review I've found is bad. If you're thinking of taking this, please do your research!!"

• Ash...
• November 12, 2018

For Birth Control "I have been taking this pill for exactly a month now, and I say it's great! I have very little side effects, the one I notice the most is spotting. I took the pill the first day of my period, and ever since then, I've been spotting, but that is normal and should go away in a couple of months. I have been more hungry, I'd say, but haven't noticed any weight gain, which is good. My acne hasn't been as bad as it was before, but I still get some here and there, which doesn't really bother me. And that's about it for the side effects. Also, I got my period when it says I was supposed to. I would definitely recommend."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 9, 2018

For Birth Control "I know there are a ton of bad reviews about this specific birth control, but I have no complaints about it. For the first couple of months, I had a couple of pimples here and there, but nothing serious, and I've never had that much acne, excluding during periods, which is normal. There is breast tenderness a week before I would get my period, but nothing super painful. If you can manage to get through the first two months, it should work well with your body."

• Anonymous
• February 9, 2017

For Birth Control "I have been on this BC for 4 weeks. Obviously, with new hormones in your body, things are going to change, and you may break out or gain weight. The first week I was on this BC, I had a very bad breakout, I was very moody, and I had a hard time waking up. Now that I'm on my second dosage, my acne has cleared, and I am waking up on time. I'm still somewhat moody, but overall, the pill has been working, and I don't regret taking it. As far as weight gain, I have gained a couple pounds, but I have been working out a lot more recently."

• Abb...
• August 17, 2018

For Birth Control "I’ve been on Blisovi for a little under a year after my doctor told me this was her favorite pill to recommend. Little did I know after reading these reviews, I would realize all of my problems can be contributed to this pill. No, I haven’t gotten pregnant. But I have regular nausea, migraines at least once every two weeks, loss of sex drive, and little natural lubricant. I get regular acne on the lower half of my face, which I haven’t experienced in years, which started when I got on this. When I miss a pill, I stopped doubling up the next day because I get massively nauseous to the point where I can’t move. It regulated my periods great, but this past cycle I mysteriously bled for two weeks straight, and since yesterday I’ve had a headache and steady nausea and burning in my stomach. A little terrified because I don’t have any acid reflux whatsoever, and my diet is very steady. I have a couple of weeks until I get back on insurance, so I am definitely switching to something else."

• Lin...
• March 15, 2018

For Birth Control "This was the worst experience of my life. If you are thinking about using this pill, I highly recommend that you switch to a different brand and don’t use it at all. I was on this pill for about 6 months, and I have gained so much weight. I have always been pretty skinny, but now I’m finding it hard to fit into my old clothes, and I am also bloated 24/7. On top of getting fat, I got my period for two weeks each month, and I still got bad cramps, which was one reason I started using the pill. Another reason I started using this pill was for my skin, and after starting, my skin only got worse. I am so relieved to be off this pill and to never have to use it again. Worst experience ever."

• Ken...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 16, 2018

For Birth Control "Did not work for me. Pill made me gain 12 pounds and gave me horrible acne all over my face. I never had this problem until I started this pill. I thought I'd give it a few more months to adjust, but I would just keep breaking out with new pimples every day! Horrible."

• TTa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 29, 2018

For Birth Control "So I’ve only been on this pill for 3 weeks, and I haven’t had any true problems. I’m 21, and I haven’t been on birth control since I was 19. I haven’t been on this pill very long, but I don’t really have any complaints. I think I experienced 1 or 2 pimples, but nothing major. I’m also very aware that birth control makes you gain weight, so when I started, I was cautious of what I ate. Simply lowered my carb intake, and I haven’t gained a single pound! I know most people want to take BC and be able to live “freely,” but the truth is, we have to take care of ourselves (physically) in order to suppress the side effects! Hope this post helps."

• mar...
• January 8, 2018

For Birth Control "This pill was effective at preventing pregnancy, and luckily I did not experience weight gain or acne, but one thing I will say is that it gave me horrible mood swings. For months, I thought I was going crazy until I realized my emotions were magnified and fluctuated so much because of this pill. One second I'd be happy, the next I'd experience an overwhelming sadness, and I'd cry for no reason. I even had problems with my boyfriend because I would get irritated and angry over the smallest things. I felt such a lack of energy, at times I felt depressed, and I was just unhappy most of the time. I also began to experience severe pain during intercourse. I have recently stopped taking it and hope to find a better pill in the future."

• Ama...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 17, 2019

For Birth Control "I took this for about 10 months. Immediately I put on 10 pounds. I was able to lose some of that in time for a vacation, but as soon as that vacation was over, I put on more and more weight: 30 pounds total. I just couldn't stop emotionally eating. I didn't associate it with the birth control because I got promoted to a more stressful position at work and also went through a breakup. However, months after trying and trying, I just couldn't lose any weight. Maybe I would lose 5 pounds, but just binge eat and put it right back on, plus some. I just stopped taking it about a month ago and immediately lost 6 pounds, presumably water weight. I feel the pounds slowly creeping off. The only thing the pill ever did for me was keep my skin clear and keep me from getting pregnant. I started breaking out again, but I'd rather have a few spots and not be disgusted with myself and my body."

• Bra...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 13, 2019

For Birth Control "Awful, I used to be on Sronyx and then Levonorgestrel for a while when my gyno switched me to Blisovi (saying it would make my period more regular and shorter). It's been the worst birth control experience I've had in the 6 or 7 years I've been on birth control. It didn't really have any effect on my acne (I did notice more red spots though), but it affected my weight and emotions like CRAZY. I've been on it for 6 months with no improvement (if anything, the symptoms are getting worse). No dietary or exercise changes, and yet I keep gaining weight and getting stretch marks. I find myself constantly crying at nothing, and I've noticed circulatory changes too. I've always had bad circulation, but on this pill, I find myself with more bruises than ever before. It also made my period all out of whack. I would miss a period, have random outbursts of spotting, and, to make matters worse, I was still cramping badly. Do not recommend, but it may work for the right people."

• Ann...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• June 14, 2019

For Birth Control "I never write reviews, but for the last 4 months since I’ve gotten off, I’ve had the worst acne. I’ve NEVER even had a pimple in my entire life, and getting off was (I thought a great decision) horrible. I had mood swings like crazy. The acne around my jawline and mouth looks terrible. I’ve tried everything to get rid of it. My emotions around my cycle were all over the place. Uncontrollable, actually. I hate what (this) birth control did to my body."

• Mar...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 14, 2019

For Birth Control "The pharmacy filled my birth control prescription with Blisovi without telling me that they switched me from my normal BC (Larin), and I've had nothing but problems! I've been so moody since starting it, I'm breaking out with more pimples than I ever had before, and I've had a period every other week for the past 2 months! My periods have always been normal, so getting 2 in a month worried me but I let it go as I was stressed. The next 2 weeks I got a 3rd one, so I called my gyno and went in for an appointment. I've had other kinds of pills before, and none have been as bad as this one. The worst thing is that they couldn't put me back on Larin until I finished the 3rd month of this because I got a 3-month prescription when I got it filled! I can't WAIT to get back to my old prescription because this is just horrible! I've been fatigued extra the past few weeks as well, likely because I'm already anemic and losing extra blood on these extra periods isn't helping."