Gildess Fe 1.5/30 User Reviews & Ratings (Page 2)

• Veg...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 23, 2016

For Birth Control "Got switched to this one from Microgestin when I switched from my online pharmacy to Publix. Yikes! It wreaked havoc on my health: IBS, hair loss, loss of metabolic flexibility, low energy, weight gain (2 lbs, but it still makes a difference on my 5'3" frame)... instead of enjoying my workouts (I'm a gym rat), I was merely going through the motions. My workout intensity decreased dramatically because it was too uncomfortable to push to my usual intensity. I was reluctant to attribute my symptoms to my new pill because the symptoms appeared 1 month after the switch from Microgestin. Still tried switching back and am so glad that I did. I am back to normal within a week. YAY!"

• LG3...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 29, 2017

For Birth Control "I took Gildess Fe 1.5/30 for over a year. I believe this pill caused hot flashes when I was taking the last couple pink pills of the pack and through the brown pills of the pack. I would have moments where I would become very hot and sweaty. Considering I'm only 25 and in ideal health, this was not normal and really embarrassing to experience while at work and in public. The hot flashes were becoming so bothersome that I was going to make a doctor's appointment to switch pills. The next time I went to get my birth control, I was told that Gildess had been recalled due to improper levels of hormones in the pills. I was switched to Blisovi and have not experienced any more extreme hot flashes and now feel to be in better health overall."

• Lex...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 20, 2015

For Acne "I've only been on this bc for a few months now. My doctor switched me from Tri-Sprintec to Gildess to help with my acne. Although it has yet to clear up my face, that seems to be the only problem that I have with this pill. After my first month, my period became non-existent, which had me very worried at first since the doc failed to mention that. But now I'm okay-ish with it. I wish I had it to know about pregnancy, but I can't say that I miss it. Thus: Pros--no period, no weight gain or loss, not pregnant yet (using other protection about 60% of the time), no decrease in sex drive, no crazy side effects. Cons--no period, some headaches."

• Cas...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 26, 2015

For Birth Control "For the first 3 months, it worked, but after the 4th and 5th month that had passed, it had given horrible side effects such as very bad acne (I never used to break out) and weight gain of 12 lbs within a month (I used to be at a healthy weight). The only pro for this pill is no cramps and a lighter period. I am contacting my gyno as soon as possible to get off this horrible pill."

• Ang...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 22, 2016

For Birth Control "I've been on this for two months, and it does its job, but honestly, I'm miserable. My skin cleared up almost immediately, and I feel that I've lost weight (maybe that's just how my body looks because my hips and boobs filled out). It seems like every other week, however, and especially the first week of a new pack, my mood swings are a bitch. Since I started this pill, I've fought my boyfriend almost twice a week. We've almost ended it multiple times, but we know that it's just the pill. I'm switching off this week because I'm tired of hurting my loved ones. I only got really emotional and bipolar the week after I started taking this. This pill just isn't right for me. The pain I'm causing others isn't worth my clear skin and weight loss."

• fin...
• February 19, 2016

For Acne "One day in, and I instantly broke out. I've had clear skin for about a year, up until starting the pill. Each day I took the pill, I got another red, inflamed pimple. Nothing was helping, and it was making me feel uncomfortable. I read that if the acne was to persist, it could be up to 3 months before it went away. I stopped taking the pills after 9 days, and almost instantly, the redness subsided. It's been 3 days since stopping the pill, and my face is more than halfway back to normal. On the other hand, I didn't gain any weight or adopt any mood swings, or bleed - but I was only on it for a week."

• Fra...
• January 18, 2016

For Birth Control "This is the 3rd pill I've been on, and I have mixed feelings. Simply because I don't get regular periods whatsoever, and that is really scary. Other than that, it's great."

• Cas...
• April 13, 2015

For Acne "Still feeling the terrible cramps. Has lightened my acne and helped me lose weight."

• Not...
• October 10, 2013

For Birth Control "I pretty much have my period all month with the exception of maybe 3 days. I am going to stop taking this, even though it's nice to have unprotected sex."