Gildess Fe 1/20 User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)

• tla...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 28, 2016

For Birth Control "This is the worst birth control I have ever been on! I am 31 years old and recently had the Nexplanon removed. BIG MISTAKE!!! I never write reviews, but this birth control is the DEVIL!! While on the Nexplanon, I never had cramps, bloating, breast tenderness, or horrible mood swings. Gildess, I have all these symptoms plus paranoia and depression. I have been taking these pills for a month and a half and never have felt more insecure in my life. The weight gain is an issue as well, I gained 12 pounds within the 1st month. I realized that this birth control was making me feel crazy, anxious, and not myself, so I made an appointment for my OBGYN for a better option. I can't wait to throw these pills down the drain. Hope this is helpful."

• Rac...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 23, 2015

For Birth Control "I have been on several different kinds of birth control: pills, NuvaRing, Implanon, spermicides, condoms. All the hormones were too much for my body to handle, eventually, I had to quit trying. I had my Implanon removed after a year and a half of nonstop bleeding and suffering from severe vertigo, headaches, and depression. So I went to my doctor and expressed my concerns. She prescribed this to me, and I was so reluctant to take them. I honestly expected the worst. The first month was rough, not going to lie... my body was adjusting. I was dizzy and nauseous a lot. But then, it all stopped. My body regulated, and I couldn't be happier with this choice! My period is on time every month, and it is super light the whole time. It's amazing."

• Car...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• April 6, 2015

For Birth Control "I took Gildess 1/20 for a full year. Everything started out fine, but around the 7-8 month mark, my periods started coming in all over the place and my skin broke out like I was in middle school. I either had two periods a month or none at all. I didn't notice any weight gain, but did experience occasional mood swings. Overall, it prevented pregnancy, but did not give me a regular cycle."

• DON...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 9, 2016

For Birth Control "NOT RATING IT HELPED ME. I started this a week ago. Three days after I started, I woke up horribly nauseated but no vomit, so I sucked it up and went to work just to get there and throw up repeatedly for about two hours. Once that stopped, I was fatigued. Then exhausted. Then the migraines started. I had minor migraines in my forehead that got worse with light or after waking up. That went on for three days. That stopped two days ago and yesterday I started feeling weird cramping in my left side just below my ribs, and it went into the tops of my thighs and hips. Today the cramps are still in my side (not painful, just uncomfortable and concerning) and possible constipation. Wondering if any of this matches anyone else, please and thanks."

• She...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 31, 2015

For Birth Control "I'm 25 years old. I have never taken any form of BC before. Well, except condoms, lol. Anyways... I have always had irregular periods. I would skip a month or sometimes two. I was always tired and would just get in a funk. Well, the past 2 months, I have had 4 periods 2 weeks apart, and they would last up to 8 or 9 days. Had tender breasts for almost the same amount of time... Sometimes they hurt so bad I wanted to cry. I had enough... I went to my doctor, and he prescribed me these. Been on them for 2 weeks. I have been in a better mood and have more energy. I did wake up with a little cramping this morning, and I had a little spot of blood in my undies, but I'm fine now. Oh, and my breasts stopped hurting... Yay, thank the Lord."

• Anonymous
• December 15, 2015

For Birth Control "I have never written a review in my 21 years of life, but I feel I should share my experience. About a little over a month ago, I got on this pill. Not to brag, but I have a decent, happy life. The first couple of days, I noticed no symptoms and was so happy. Out of nowhere, I started waking up with migraines and breaking out. I figured, okay, no big deal. I didn't connect it with the pill. Next thing you know, I get upset and mad about literally EVERYTHING: work, family, boyfriend. My life was going downhill every day, with depressing thoughts. Finally, my boyfriend and I put it together and figured out it was the birth control. I IMMEDIATELY stopped, and thank God I am feeling better as the days go by. Not to mention, everyday spotting! NOT WORTH IT."

• Ap9...
• September 26, 2015

For Birth Control "I've been on this for almost 2 years now. I don't get a regular period. I get one every few months, and it's still just spotting, which can get scary. I do get very emotional once a month, though, worse than I ever have before, and during that time, I'm not really hungry and have constant migraines."

• kat...
• February 19, 2016

For Birth Control "After reading these reviews, I finally understand all the symptoms I've experienced over the past year and a half. I've had chronic yeast infections and dryness, mood swings to where I am nowhere near myself, and I am beginning to get random/extra periods while in the middle of my packet. My gynecologist has never suggested the link between BC and my symptoms, but I am definitely calling the office tomorrow and switching my birth control immediately."

• Ril...
• February 26, 2016

For Birth Control "Thank you, everyone, for absolutely terrifying me. I wanted to give birth control a try to be safe, and now I probably never will. I was prescribed this. I have great skin, am at my goal weight after months of losing weight, I'm always a happy person, have a high sex drive, and have very regular periods. Now I don't want to take this and ruin my life. Why is birth control so bad for you?"

• Lea...
• November 19, 2015

For Birth Control "I'm 32 and have been taking Gildess for 3 months. My period has been light, although my acne spikes a little mid-cycle. My breasts are sore about half the time (which is typical for me). I otherwise really like this pill and don't feel any different than when I'm not taking birth control."

• OMF...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 19, 2015

For Birth Control "Oh, eff this pill. First, my Dr. put me on Provera to do a medicinal D&C vs. a surgical one. That was a mess. So we discussed BC pills instead because that should have a more standard response. Well, my body gave me two giant middle fingers. I've been bleeding for 19 days. I'm not just talking spotting. I use the Diva Cup, I'm shedding 1/4 oz - 1/2 oz every day. Pretty sure I'm anemic at this point. Oh, and my acne is atrocious."

• Anonymous
• February 27, 2016

For Birth Control "I have been on this pill for about 2 years now, and it gets worse and worse each month. I have experienced horrible nausea, headaches, mood swings, and depression. I constantly have bleeding throughout the month, and my period never comes when I'm supposed to have it. It is almost as irregular and heavy as it was when I didn't take the pill. I get extremely bad cramps and bloating as well. Currently in the process of trying to switch to a new pill. Very angry."

• odd...
• August 19, 2015

For Birth Control "Horrible pill. Went on it after getting my IUD taken out (it was giving me a period every time my husband and I had sex), and the doctor told me it would help me gain an appetite. Instead, in the past 3.5 months, I've gotten sick 5 times, had one missed period, and the worst period of my life after as a 'catch up' one. I can't take the tiredness, heavy body, and constant upset tummy anymore."

• Dis...
• November 11, 2016

For Birth Control "I definitely don't recommend this pill if you already have anxiety. It made my anxiety attacks much worse. Plus, it gave me horrible acne, and I've never struggled with acne. Everyone reacts differently to BC, but just be aware when you decide to go with this one."

• Man...
• June 27, 2015

For Polycystic Ovary Syndrome "I've been taking Gildess for about 11 months now. I have Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, so my periods are normally very far and few. I was prescribed Gildess to regulate my periods, but mainly to help with PMDD. Since taking Gildess, it has helped tremendously with my anger/depression. My mood swings are gone, but I've gained 40 pounds! One of the side effects of this med is weight gain and cravings for carbs and sweets. I like what Gildess has done for my mood, but I hate the weight gain. That may be a factor in me stopping this medication soon."

• Rac...
• January 6, 2015

For Birth Control "I was on the Depo shot for 6 years, no periods, no weight gain, all great. I then had to be taken off, so I got the Mirena, still no periods but I was in constant pain, so I had it taken out and started this pill about a month and a half ago. I've been extremely moody and irritable. My periods have been regular so far. I have noticed I'm starting to gain weight and bloat, and it doesn't seem to be related to the period. I feel like a balloon. I've also been experiencing a lot of headaches and body/joint pain over the last couple of weeks. I'm pretty miserable and will be switching to something else as soon as I can."

• Ksg...
• June 19, 2015

For Birth Control "I hate this birth control. First, my periods went away entirely, which I didn't want. I also have absolutely no sex drive, which has caused some problems between the BF. I have also started noticing sharp pains in my uterus since beginning this medication. I've gained 20 pounds, I feel like the cravings are out of control. This is the worst birth control I have ever taken."

• Col...
• June 23, 2015

For Birth Control "I have been on a lot of birth control pills, but this is the worst birth control I've taken to date. I had to switch because I have an estrogen intolerance, so I was getting severe migraines with regular pills. Although this pill has helped with that, I have found myself completely unable to orgasm when I have sex with my fiancé (something that used to be easy). I have had terrible changes with my sleeping patterns, and I have overall felt like my body and mind are detached from each other. The benefits of not having migraines and overall lighter periods do NOT outweigh the negatives of this pill."

• Anonymous
• April 3, 2016

For Birth Control "I'm on the first month of this pill and have had NO bleeding but all the cramping and gas. The symptoms only affect my mood so far, no nausea. The mood swings are bad enough, and since there is no bleeding, I was super paranoid I had somehow gotten pregnant, so I took a test and it came up negative twice. I have also gotten some kind of yeast or bacterial infection... lovely. I'm not sure when I will get my period, but so far it has been working okay."

• Amb...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 10, 2016

For Birth Control "RUN THE OTHER WAY! I started on Gildess because the mail-order pharmacy chose it as a substitute for my normal brand. I've been on it for 2 months, and I'm up 9 pounds so far despite doing the 21-day fix over the past month. Called my gyno, and she asked me to come in immediately. Rapid weight gain like that is apparently not good. Other unpleasant side effects seem to be alternating between rage and depression, acne on my face, neck, and chest (oh baby!), zero libido, long, heavy periods with a decent amount of cramping, and migraines. Having another kid wouldn't be as bad as another month on this pill."

• Ann...
• May 10, 2016

For Birth Control "Does a good job at preventing pregnancy... But! Gained a little weight and I cry every single day! Makes me so emotional. Was on for 4 months, decided I needed a new one. Also gave me some cramps and breast tenderness the first month."

• kap...
• March 9, 2016

For Birth Control "I just finished my first pack two days ago, and I will not be taking it again. In the beginning, I was fine. There were no symptoms, and I was feeling good. Now that it's been a month, I can tell you I'm in a place I don't recognize. Every little thing my boyfriend does, I get upset over, I'm constantly crying and paranoid, never want to get out of bed, and I'm depressed. This is miserable, and I'm hoping that within the next few days, I'll feel normal again after being off of this."

• ASa...
• October 7, 2015

For Birth Control "So the pro is, it's prevented pregnancy and made me go up a cup size. Oh, and my acne has cleared up. Cons: the first month went well. I'm on month 3 of taking it, and let me tell you... I've been bleeding/spotting for about 34 days now. It's annoying. And when I start spotting heavily, I get severe cramping. It's interfered with my sex life and moods. I do get mood swings, but I'm thinking it's because I am so tired of bleeding. I've gained about 5 pounds, which isn't too bad for switching birth control."

• Hay...
• May 8, 2016

For Birth Control "This is my second month on it. I switched from Junel to this since the pharmacy I go to doesn't carry Junel any longer. I have had no negative side effects and no pregnancy. I was nervous at first because everyone is so negative about it. But hey, guess what? Everyone's body is different and will experience different side effects. So if this is a new BC for you, give it a chance."

• SMW...
• February 17, 2016

For Birth Control "This drug is terrible. I was actually prescribed Junel (which I have taken previously with no problems), but my pharmacy doesn't carry that brand anymore, so they gave me Gildess instead. It's the same thing, right? WRONG. I've been on Gildess for 2.5 weeks now, and I have never felt so consistently terrible in my entire life. I take the pill at night on a full stomach. I wake up in the morning with moderate nausea that lasts until well after lunchtime. I have headaches and abdominal cramping and gas... oh, the gas. By mid-afternoon, my stomach is so full of air I look pregnant. I'm anxious, irritable, and on-edge all the time. It's literally the worst."