Gildess Fe 1/20 and Weight Gain: What Users Say (Page 2)

• IfI...
• July 17, 2016

For Birth Control "We moved to a new air base, and the horrible doctors here refuse to let me have my Minastrin 24 Fe that I was on for two years. Those two years were spent on cloud nine compared to the seven months on this garbage. On Minastrin, I lost 45 pounds, had clear skin like never before, a good sex drive, was not an emotional hurricane, and never got carsick. In seven months alone on Gildess, I gained 25 pounds and counting (even with a healthy lifestyle), suffering from depression and anxiety, no sex drive, periods are horrid, my face has exploded more than going through puberty, and I am 21. Taking this makes me sick. It's a good thing my husband and I don't want a baby because with the weight gain, breakouts, and no sex drive, it won't happen while taking this trash pill."

• Ash...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 20, 2016

For Birth Control "I thought this birth control was great at first, but I have now gained 40+ pounds after being on this. I hate it, to say the least. Oh, it was recalled, by the way, which scares me. That's why they have switched users to Blisovi."

• lau...
• May 28, 2016

For Birth Control "I started taking this pill two years ago, and a few months after I started it, I wanted out. I noticed I was gaining weight very fast and was breaking out with acne on my back. I tried everything for the weight gain, figuring it might have been eating habits and the fact that I'm in my 20s now and my body is changing, but nothing helped!! I gained about 20 pounds in the past 2 years and have finally had enough and made my gyno switch me to something else (she also insisted it was my eating habits and not the pill numerous times, which is why I stayed on it for so long). My friend was also on the same pill for years and gained even more than I did."

• Tut...
• September 4, 2014

For Birth Control "Made me moody mid-cycle and really PMS-y the week before my period. I lost my period for a while there, and they tried me on this birth control to help it start up again. I didn't gain weight until about six months of taking it, I started to balloon up from 117 to 132 lbs. I'm not very tall, so it was noticeable. It made it hard to lose weight. It's been a week since I've stopped the birth control, and I already feel less hungry and less puffy. Losing the weight will be no problem now, I feel. This, compared to others, was much better, but not for me long-term."

• Anonymous
• July 26, 2015

For Birth Control "I've been on this pill for over a year. I've never had any problems with it in the beginning except a little spotting in between periods and headaches at first. Now I absolutely hate it and am thinking about not taking it anymore because all of a sudden my periods are starting to mess up, and I don't like that at all. This pill has also made me gain like 15 lbs."

• Cs1...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• December 30, 2017

For Birth Control "I started taking Gildess about 3 years ago and have slowly put on weight that has not been affected by either diet or exercise. It wasn't until October-December 2017 that I took a break from the pill for some blood work that I realized that it was this pill that was either causing or exacerbating anxiety, depression, irritability, moodiness, and weight gain. I resumed taking the pill about ten days ago, and I have progressively felt worse every day. I felt like my old self when I was off the pill, so I'm going to get off this drug permanently. If you're experiencing the same issues I have, this birth control may be the culprit."

• Meg...
• November 30, 2015

For Birth Control "This birth control had its pros and its cons. With this birth control, I knew exactly when I would start my period and what day I would get off my period. It was like clockwork that never seemed to fail. My period was a tad shorter, and it was definitely lighter overall (aside from the first day). This BC didn't do much for my cramps. I didn't have any side effects such as moodiness or weight gain that I seemed to notice. My reason for getting off this BC, though, is because it made me break out like crazy. Before, I rarely had so much as a pimple. With this BC, I didn't feel comfortable going out without makeup because my complexion got so bad."

• ebh...
• June 16, 2016

For Birth Control "I am 19 years old and have been on this pill for 4 months. Before starting this birth control, I had no acne and relatively heavy periods with no cramps and slight bloating. Since starting this pill, I have developed acne and severe mood swings and gained about 10 pounds. I also bleed almost constantly, about 3 weeks per month, very lightly, and now experience cramps when on the placebo pill. I visited my gyno, and he told me to finish the 3-month subscription I had possessed to see if my symptoms improved, and they only worsened. Worst decision ever going on this pill, and I would not recommend it to anyone."

• MRY...
• September 27, 2016

For Acne "I was on this medication for about 3 months and was curious where my fits of rage / severe depression came from. Finally, my doctor switched me to a new medicine, and later switched me back when they stopped carrying the second medicine. I have now been giving it a second shot for about 6 months but plan to switch to something new today. I've been battling cystic acne all over my jawline for about 3 months now, and in this time, I've gained nearly 30 pounds. I've remained a certain weight most of my adulthood - for nearly 10 years. Suddenly, after quitting soda, sugars, changing my diet, working out more - still no losses in weight. Do NOT listen to your doctor and do NOT go on this medicine. I would rather risk no birth control over taking it."

• Anonymous
• October 15, 2016

For Birth Control "I am 45 years old and have taken birth control pills from the time I was 18 to 34 when my husband and I decided to start a family. For 11 years my cycles were always 26-28 days. The reason I went back on the pill was due to painful menstrual cramps and not to get pregnant. Since I have been on this pill, I had immediate breakthrough bleeding, it's lasted for 3 months. It's actually gotten worse, I bleed every day! I have also suffered from migraines and headaches daily in the 3rd month. My breasts are huge and my weight is creeping up. I feel depressed and have no sex drive. I hate this pill! I took my last pill today. I'd rather have two painful days of menstrual cramps. I will never take this pill ever!!!!!"

• sto...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 26, 2016

For Birth Control "Ok, so... first month I had no issues. I gained a couple pounds, but nothing noticeable. I got a light period the first month, so no problems there. The main reason I wanted to post here is because I have a slight condition called TMJ. It has to do with clicking in your jaw. Anyways... the past few days I started having pain in my jaw when I open my mouth, and it's terrible. I actually found an article someone else wrote saying they had the same experience when they first started a birth control. Apparently, estrogen can change the way females 'perceive pain,' as the article says. Anyways, I am going to stop this pill in hopes that the pain will go away. If anyone else has experienced this, it would be good to note it so others are aware."

• Tra...
• February 5, 2016

For Acne "I'm 34 years old. I've been on this pill for a little over 4 months. I've never had really bad acne my entire life, just the occasional zits here and there. I guess you could say I was lucky. When I started this pill, I completely broke out on my forehead and still have tiny little pimples that will not go away. I also didn't realize it until now, but I've also had mood swings. I literally cry at the drop of a dime. Lastly, I also never really gained weight while I was on birth control, again, I guess I was lucky, but I've definitely put on some pounds. The ONLY thing that I like is my breasts are big and perky."

• Ano...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• June 26, 2016

For Birth Control "I have been on this pill for a little over one year. When I first started this pill, my appetite doubled. Therefore, I gained about 7-8 pounds. The next six months were great, and I had no issues. My acne went away, and I did not experience any cramps. When the seventh month came around, I had my period for two weeks straight, followed by extremely painful cramps. The cramps would return every period for 2-3 days. The next month, I started spotting in between my periods for the first time. I also developed cystic acne every time my period came around. In addition, I started getting very emotional."

• Han...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 15, 2021

For Birth Control "Went on this as a cheaper option from Lo Loestrin Fe. Was on it for probably 3-4 months, and this gave me the most intense mood swings. I experienced weight gain, which isn’t a normal symptom for me, and it also made me extremely depressed."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 9, 2016

For Birth Control "I'm 30 years old and have been on the birth control pill since I was 14 years old due to endometriosis. I've had slight side effects from different pills I have taken, but this one by far is the worst. I'm on a higher dose of my antidepressant to counteract the mood swings, but it sure isn't helping the weight gain or acne. Also, I've had two full-blown periods since starting this pill 2 months ago. For me, the weight gain and acne aren't worth it. For my husband, he was looking forward to 'no periods,' but that ain't happening! Don't take this pill."

• Er ...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 7, 2016

For Birth Control "I take birth control to help treat my ovarian cysts. Normally, I take Junel, but I decided to switch to Gildess because it was cheaper, assuming they were the same drug, they are not. I have constant cramping, I became depressed, I've gained 15-20 pounds, had numerous anxiety attacks, and am plagued with paranoia, had the worst breakouts of my life. Oh, and the whole reason I'm taking birth control, you know, to treat my ovarian cysts, guess who just got discharged from the hospital with prescribed pain medicine because of their frickin' ovarian cysts? I don't care how cheap this drug is, it shouldn't be legal. I've never been depressed, but on this, I was starting to feel suicidal. Just don't do it."

• Kay...
• June 6, 2013

For Birth Control "I like Gildess the most out of the pills I've taken. But after 3 months, I've gained ten pounds and have been very angry lately."

• pii...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 18, 2014

For Birth Control "So far, no cramps, no weight gain, my sex drive still the same, and I'm not moody."

• Ano...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 11, 2016

For Birth Control "Had to quit taking this BC. Horrible mood swings, huge painful breasts and nipples, yeast infection nonstop, low libido, UTI, can't sleep, headaches, gained 10 lbs. just awful."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 17, 2014

For Birth Control "I gained about 20 pounds in 3 months. I'm more moody, also, and have worse cramps than before. I am also having my period two times a month, so it's time to switch back to my last one!"

• Gua...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• October 6, 2014

For Birth Control "I get PMS-y. I gained some weight. My sex drive is still the same. I'm pleased with my birth control."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• April 23, 2015

For Birth Control "Some weight gain and light or nonexistent periods."

• vic...
• June 26, 2015

For Birth Control "The first month was horrible. I was so moody and hated everyone, it felt like. I am going back to discuss different options, but this did make me very moody and gain weight. Also made me dry."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 22, 2014

"I've been taking this pill for about three months and have gained about 10 pounds. I have no sex drive, and I'm so moody the week before my period. I'm going to switch ASAP."

• pur...
• October 11, 2015

For Birth Control "I think this BC pill is OK. It makes my intestines gassy all the time. I think it also has made me gain weight. I feel swollen all the time. I get very short menstrual cycles once a month."