Blisovi Fe 1.5/30 and Acne: What Users Say

• Kat...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 30, 2020

For Birth Control "I was switched from Junel FE to Blisovi FE due to a change in my prescription drug coverage. (Both are generic drugs for Loestrin.) I've been taking Blisovi for three months and have not experienced any negative side effects. No breakthrough bleeding, headaches, acne, nausea, or weight changes. I'm not sure if this is because I switched from one generic equivalent to another, but my experience has been very positive. My periods seem to be even lighter than when I was on Junel and come like clockwork. I was nervous to try Blisovi after reading all of the negative reviews, but I feel people tend to share negative experiences more than the positive ones. This drug works and is affordable. Give it a try!"

• Vil...
• August 24, 2019

For Birth Control "If you're asking me, absolutely do NOT under ANY circumstances take this birth control. I cannot begin to explain to you how badly this medication screwed my body over. Supposedly, I talked to my doctor about how painful my period was (I have absolutely no recollection of this event) and got switched to this off my old brand back in 2017. I cannot tell you how much it ruined my life, honest to God. I got the worst cystic acne I've ever had in my life. It was mortifying. I wore a surgical mask to classes because it was so unbelievably bad. I had the most intense cramps I've ever had to the point I was actually crying when I've never had issues with cramps before. I was on it for 3 months and it never got any better until I told my doctor and she switched the medication. Immediately it cleared up. My skin is still horribly dented from the acne scars. I'm taking the time to write this now because my skin is breaking out again, it's reminded me: DO. NOT. TAKE. THIS."

• Vil...
• August 24, 2019

For Birth Control "If you're asking me, absolutely do NOT under ANY circumstances take this birth control. I cannot begin to explain to you how badly this medication screwed my body over. Supposedly, I talked to my doctor about how painful my period was (I have absolutely no recollection of this event) and got switched to this off my old brand back in 2017. I cannot tell you how much it ruined my life, honest to God. I got the worst cystic acne I've ever had in my life. It was mortifying. I wore a surgical mask to classes because it was so unbelievably bad. I had the most intense cramps I've ever had to the point I was actually crying when I've never had issues with cramps before. I was on it for 3 months and it never got any better until I told my doctor and she switched the medication. Immediately it cleared up. My skin is still horribly dented from the acne scars. I'm taking the time to write this now because my skin is breaking out again, it's reminded me: DO. NOT. TAKE. THIS."

• Jan...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• May 24, 2019

For Birth Control "I haven’t had much problems with Blisovi Fe 1.5/30 birth control. Occasionally, I do spot a bit early, but it could be from taking it at different times of the day. I started this birth control a few years ago and didn’t notice getting acne or gaining a lot of weight. Pretty content with it!"

• Sar...
• November 13, 2020

For Birth Control "I love Blisovi Fe 1.5/30. I was taking it for over a year and never had a problem. Not only did it prevent pregnancy, my skin was great, had no mood swings, had no weight gain or any other negative side effects. I had a lapse in insurance and ended up getting my birth control from Planned Parenthood for about 4 months. They didn’t carry Blisovi, so I got the equivalent dosage of Chateal, and I was immediately in shambles, with bad mood swings, bad headaches, and bad skin. Although it did do its job of preventing pregnancy. I finally got back on insurance and got Blisovi again! I’ve only taken about half of my first pack on Blisovi, and it has already corrected my mood and cleared up my skin. It is crazy how sensitive our bodies are and how different we all are. Blisovi works for me, but there is no review you will read that will tell you one way or another how a pill will work for you. You just have to try to figure out what works for your body."

• Jul...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 19, 2019

"I used to be on Apri and switched to this Blisovi Fe 1.5/30 birth control because I was having breakthrough bleeding. I had never switched birth controls before. When switching initially, I had no side effects. I actually liked it for the first month. It stopped the breakthrough bleeding. However, over the next few months (6 to be exact), I noticed I was SO hormonal, crying, angry, anxious, and depressed over the smallest things. Things I would never get depressed about before. I also developed hormonal cystic acne around my jawline and on my back, which I had never experienced before. Just recently switched back to Apri, I’ll take the breakthrough bleeding over all of this, lol."

• Ror...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 28, 2019

For Birth Control "It’s been two months since I’ve been on this new birth control. The first month I didn’t really have any side effects other than my acne flaring up and a super light period. The second month my acne calmed down, and my period was a little heavier, but here come the side effects. I started having horrible nightmares and waking up drenched in sweat. I would have hot flashes all through the day, and I was extremely tired. My anxiety was high, and I had mood swings. I couldn’t figure out what was wrong with me, I wanted to go to the ER because I felt like I could barely breathe, and the hot flashes were so intense I was scared I was going to pass out. I realized it was the birth control! I was skeptical of these bad reviews from people when I researched the pill before taking it, but sadly it’s true! Horrible experience. I gave 2 stars because my acne did clear up a bit and it prevented pregnancy."

• Bro...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 19, 2018

For Birth Control "I had been taking Microgestin for 10 years (I didn't have a period, I didn't have cramps), when out of nowhere my pharmacy filled my script with Blisovi. For the first 3 months, I didn't notice anything... UNTIL I had a period for the first time in 10 years, and I started to get the worst cramps that would last 2 weeks. I also started to get the worst cystic acne on my jawline, neck, and around my mouth. My gynecologist had to write a new script that specifically spelled out 'Microgestin brand name only to be filled.' Long story short... These two birth controls are NOT the same."

• KCa...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 2, 2020

For Birth Control "I've been on the Blisovi pill for 7 months now, and it recently got bad. I started the pill due to my very long and irregular periods. At first, it seemed as if nothing had changed, but then over time, my periods shortened and have been the most painful they have ever been. I'm still very irregular and still having painful cramps (that kept me up all night), as well as my emotions, which have gone through the roof. Crying every night, bad mood swings, and weight loss (I was already 10 pounds underweight). I'm constantly angry at the people I love for no reason, and the only explanation is the pill. My acne was never really bad, but I did find that my chest and back broke out more than usual. I plan to stop taking this!!!"

• Cal...
• October 10, 2019

For Birth Control "I got switched to this somehow in the transition to Nurx, and my pharmacy gave me this-I'm still trying to sort it out and not blaming anyone. I had been a couple of days without birth control because my old prescription, Lo Loestrin, which I love and have taken for years, had expired. So I started taking this anyway since I'd been without. I've been taking it for two weeks, and my skin on my chest and back has broken out with acne. I haven't experienced this since my teen years. My breasts have been swollen and tender, and I swear I feel like I've gained 5-7 pounds. I'm also getting cramps that have disrupted my sleeping. I wasn't expecting this medicine to be any different from my Lo Estrin, but it's awful. I had actually forgotten how bad the wrong birth control can mess with you. I'm trying to sort out my prescription and have stopped taking this. Thank goodness my husband has had a vasectomy. I take BC because it causes me not to have periods and regulates hormonal fluctuations."

• Emm...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 15, 2019

For Birth Control "I started taking Blisovi Fe 1.5/30 because my periods were so heavy and painful. The only positive thing this medication has done is pretty much taken away my period cramps and made my actual period so light I only needed a liner. I’ve been on it for two months, but I’m going to switch to a more mild birth control because my boobs are killing me! For the past week or so, I can’t even sleep on my stomach! This has never happened to me before. They’re also swollen. It made my acne much worse as well, and I’m getting random cramps at night."

• LBi...
• March 21, 2018

For Birth Control "I’m a med student and like to tinker with my prescriptions when I learn new stuff. In 2009, I started on Loestrin, which caused me to break out and spot. The type of progesterone used in 2nd-gens (like Loestrin & Blisovi) is quite androgenic, and the side effects were the reason they developed 3rd-gen pills. So, in 2012, I switched to a 3rd-gen and put up with its side effects (decreased sex drive & hyper-emotional days) for years. In 2017, I read about using Spironolactone with a 2nd-gen: Spiro blocks androgen-binding peripherally, so taking it with a 2nd-gen means less acne/weight gain. The result: I’ve *lost* 5 pounds, my sex drive is better, no hyper-emotionality, and I have only 2 or 3 acne spots a month. Negatives: slight nipple sensitivity and a day of spotting a month. I also had an adjustment phase with some acid-reflux symptoms (due to the more potent progesterone) at the beginning. If you can handle Spiro, I cannot recommend this combination highly enough - huge success."

• mar...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 24, 2021

For Acne "I started birth control 6 weeks ago (one month, 2 weeks) hoping it would help with my acne, heaviness of my flow, and cramps. So far, I've had my period 3 times this month, lasting around 1-3 days. Before I started birth control, I didn't have bad skin, just breakouts when my menstrual cycle began. Ever since starting birth control, I've had so many breakouts, to the point where I don't want to be seen. Yes, my acne isn't as bad as others, but it's still bothersome when I went on this medication to fix this problem."

• Sea...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 18, 2021

For Birth Control "My skin was completely clear, and I had very nice skin that I worked very hard for before taking this. I was given Blisovi because my normal birth control was out of stock. I have only been on it for 2 weeks, and I have horrible breakouts all over my cheeks, some on my forehead. Deep cystic acne and red bumpy acne. I had to go to the dermatologist because at first I couldn't figure out what could possibly be causing this. It came out of nowhere. Nothing else has changed in my life for me to break out this bad - diet, exercise, etc., is the same. I hate that I have to get this acne cleared up now, all because of something I only took for 2 weeks. Be aware that it can really change your skin!!"

• Sea...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 18, 2021

For Birth Control "My skin was completely clear, and I had very nice skin that I worked very hard for before taking this. I was given Blisovi because my normal birth control was out of stock. I have only been on it for 2 weeks, and I have horrible breakouts all over my cheeks, some on my forehead. Deep cystic acne and red bumpy acne. I had to go to the dermatologist because at first I couldn't figure out what could possibly be causing this. It came out of nowhere. Nothing else has changed in my life for me to break out this bad - diet, exercise, etc., is the same. I hate that I have to get this acne cleared up now, all because of something I only took for 2 weeks. Be aware that it can really change your skin!!"

• Mar...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 2, 2021

For Birth Control "I've been on Blisovi for 4 months after previously taking a different pill for 3.5 years. I switched because my old pill was not strong enough hormonally, and I would have periods that lasted over 3 months while taking that pill (no exaggeration). While Blisovi finally stopped my constant breakthrough bleeding, it has given me more side effects than anything I've ever taken before. The biggest issue is that I am allergic and began getting quarter-sized hives all over my body that have not gone away until I stopped the medication. My skin became extremely oily, and now I have more acne than I did before starting birth control 3 years ago. I have awful mood swings, and my anxiety is the worst it has been in 4 years. I had none of these problems on my old birth control. I now have to search for a third birth control pill because the side effects of Blisovi are almost as bad as my vomit-inducing 10-day period that I get without BC."

• Bri...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 31, 2019

For Birth Control "So this is the first oral contraceptive I’ve used, but I can honestly say that for the most part, I would recommend it. Since being on this medication, I have lost weight, experienced relief from the killer cramps I have before, protected myself from pregnancy, and have little to no period. I will say the downside is my PMS week. I feel very depressed sometimes, and I break out, but it’s only during that week. Typically, it’s around the chin area when I break out, so I know it’s definitely hormonal. For the most part, it’s not so bad!"

• Fel...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 15, 2018

For Birth Control "Like many others, I was given Blisovi by my local pharmacy to replace another brand. On Blisovi, I couldn't stay awake, had no sex drive, my boobs were constantly sore, and my head was always pounding. I also was starting to get acne on my face and painful boils in my panty-line area. I took my blood pressure at a drug store, and it was high. I purchased a BP monitor to keep track of my BP, and it averaged 150/82, which is pretty bad. I stopped taking the birth control, began feeling better, and all my bad symptoms were gone in a week, BP back to normal. I called my doctor, and he ordered me Microgestin at my pharmacy. Never again will I use Blisovi; it was the worst birth control I've ever taken."

• vic...
• May 10, 2018

For Birth Control "I have been taking the Junel Fe, and that one was perfect for me, but I recently switched pharmacies and the pharmacy did not have Junel, only Blisovi, so I gave it a try for two months, almost on my third, and it is terrible! I have mood swings that I just can't control. Acne is starting to appear in places I’ve never seen, and I’ve been really dehydrated-not that water is bad, but I drink more than usual. I’m gonna switch back to Junel. I don’t recommend Blisovi to anybody."

• Mon...
• February 5, 2018

For Birth Control "I've been on this birth control for three months now, I've noticed the first day of my period I have annoying headaches all day. I'm very moody, everything angers me. I also noticed I have a lot of acne when I've never had a problem with acne before. My breasts are so super sensitive. As for the periods, they are light, but the cramps still hurt pretty bad, and it worsens at night when I'm trying to sleep. Probably going to switch to a new birth control."

• Unh...
• January 2, 2018

For Birth Control "I've gained 14 lbs in under two months since I started this medication. The weight gain increases even with significant diet restrictions that were not necessary prior to taking this medication. I have terrible moods, and also I've started getting acne that also was not there before this medication. It may be wonderful for some women, but for me, it is terrible."

• Avo...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 15, 2019

For Birth Control "So I had to change my previous medication because it made me bleed 2 months straight. Blisovi FE has been amazing for 7-8 months and none of that! My periods are average to light now. I have not noticed any weight changes, but my acne also sadly has not gotten any better or worse (except for period time). I'm still able to lose and keep weight off if I try! So don't be worried about that, make sure you give your body time to adjust (my previous one I was on for 5 months when the bleeding started, so I adjusted then to that! So it can always get better or worse, just try to see :)"

• Ema...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 26, 2019

For Birth Control "After my pharmacy stopped carrying Microgestin, they switched me to Blisovi without asking. I took it because it is the same dosage, but my body acts completely different to it. I have not gained weight, but I am constantly tired. I have deep, painful acne, although it says this can be used to clear acne. Generally, I had clear skin before taking this pill, with the exception of my period week. My periods are very light and only last around three days, but it is never three consecutive days. I will have it like Tuesday, Wednesday, then Friday. Maybe that is just my body, but I have to act like I am on my period all week due to the inconsistency. I do not like this pill, and frankly, I blame it for my acne and fatigue. I have been on it 4-5 months, and I also have trouble staying lubricated during sex, which leads to severe soreness and vaginal tears. I did not have this problem before."

• Ano...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 1, 2018

For Birth Control "I have been on this medication for two weeks now. I have experienced a lot of positive results. My skin did start with a few breakouts, but they cleared up within a couple of days. My skin is now extremely clear. I have not experienced spotting or cramping before my period. I was on Microgestin Fe 1.5/30 prior to Blisovi, and after a one-year hiatus from birth control, I decided to try Lo Loestrin. It was terrible!! So I called my doctor to put me on Micro again, and when I got to the pharmacy, they gave me Blisovi. So far, it’s great!"

• Kay...
• December 18, 2017

For Birth Control "I am going on three months on this pill. I didn't take BC for 6 years, then got on this one. I have noticed bad headaches when I am supposed to be on my period week, as well as some weight gain. I am petite and have noticed my boobs go a whole cup size. I also haven't really had a period for two months-just spotting and very light for 2-3 days, not enough to even wear a tampon. I also have noticed bad acne breakouts, I might reconsider this pill."