Mili and Bloating: What Users Say

• Jan...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 14, 2021

For Birth Control "I was switched to Mili by my doctor who assured me it was the same as my Sprintec I was on for years. It is not the same at all. Horrible cystic acne emerged, which I haven't had in 20 years, with terrible stomach cramping and upset with bloating. Miserable. Luckily, I had an old pack of Sprintec left and took that instead. Within 2 days, I am feeling like my old self. Hopefully, I can get more. Mili is NOT the same as Sprintec. Something is off. I don't care what the pharmacy or doctor says, it is different."

• kel...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 5, 2021

For Birth Control "I hate this. Apparently, Sprintec is on a nationwide shortage. I've been taking this for about 3 months. I'm bloated all the time, I began to think I was pregnant. I feel so hungry and tired and have the worst stomach cramps. My headaches are sometimes unbearable. I figured it wouldn’t be any different than Sprintec... but I hate it."

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

For Birth Control "My pharmacy switched this on me instead of my regular Sprintec. They are supposed to be the same dosage and pretty much interchangeable, but they are definitely not. I've been taking it for 2 months, and I spend most of the month spotting, bloated, tired, and occasional cramping. My periods are heavier, which you wouldn't think is possible since I'm spotting all month. I'm honestly thinking about just going off of it until I can get Sprintec again."

• nan...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 2, 2021

For Birth Control "HORRIBLE! I was on Sprintec, which I loved, no side effects at all. Unfortunately, my pharmacy ran out of Sprintec and gave me this awful little pill. My mood swings are horrible, I am extra emotional, my stomach is severely bloated as if I am pregnant, bad gas, night sweats, and the worst of it all, I CAN NOT STOP EATING. Since taking this, I am hungry all the time, and I'm reaching for carbs mainly. This is terrible, and I spoke with my gyno, and she sent another prescription to the pharmacy to give me only Sprintec that they cannot give me any other."

• Ken...
• March 6, 2021

For Birth Control "My pharmacy ran out of Sprintec, so I tried Mili. The first two days I had cramps that felt like some food poisoning. I felt weak and non-motivated. I couldn’t even wear my contacts, and I kept drinking water. The worst was the migraines on days 5 and 6. I started breaking out (my skin never does). I started getting strange hot flashes and also chills. I even started sneezing, and I’m someone who never sneezes. I started to wonder why I was so bloated. I knew it was the medication after 6 days. The sixth day was the worst: the headache wouldn’t subside. I cleared my throat over 40 times in the last few days. I felt like I couldn’t even speak because the headache was so bad, like pounding on the sides of my head."

• MMa...
• April 29, 2021

For Birth Control "Oh my god, when I tell you I was feeling so defeated, and then I came to this page and saw all these reviews. I have been on Sprintec for 10 years... that's right, 10. I have cystic acne and am also irregular, and it was the only thing that helped me with both. Pharmacy said the patent ran out for Sprintec when I went to pick it up. I had a GYNO appointment the following week, and my doc said not to worry, it's the exact same.... IT'S NOT. I repeat, IT IS NOT. First month was basically a period for three weeks. I also had pretty significant mood swings, and was breaking out for the first time in years, and not small blemishes. I've also had significant weight gain, which is partially bloating that doesn't go away and partially actual weight, but really, who wants either! I have tried to wait it out since my doctor said three months and it regulates, but it hasn't changed. Please, if you just started on Mili, save some time and switch."

• Plo...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 10, 2021

For Birth Control "Before Mili, I was on Sprintec for three years and had absolutely no problems. My pharmacy gave me Mili because they were out of Sprintec and assured me it was exactly the same. Well, I have come to find out it's not. I've been on it for almost three months now and I am still having terrible side effects. My breasts have gone up a whole cup size, and I have a lack of motivation. I'm normally a pretty happy person, but since taking this, my anxiety is through the roof. Also, I have had a lot of gastrointestinal issues. Not only am I constantly bloated, someone who normally goes every day, I am sometimes backed up for 5 days. I have also been spotting between periods, and just recently my stomach has been in a lot of pain. Don't take this if you are already on a different birth control, it will mess you up."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 26, 2019

For Birth Control "I started Mili so I could just skip my periods. Everything was fine with the first pack, but once I started my second pack, it started spotting, heavier and heavier into a full-blown period that hadn't stopped, and it has been about to be 2 weeks. I have felt depressed and have gotten painful breakouts on my face, and I don't have acne. I also feel nauseous and bloated most of the time. I'm going to give it till the end of the month, and then I think I will stop because I'd rather have a period than go through this."

• Ano...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 25, 2021

For Birth Control "I took Sprintec for about 3 or 4 years now, but my pharmacy ran out and dispensed me Mili. I can honestly say I'm miserable. As I lay here and write this, I have an awful headache. I usually don't get them. I have constantly been bloated since taking this pill. I'm just getting to the end of my first pack. I have had an upset stomach and gas frequently. My mood has been all over the place, and I have no motivation to do anything. My hormones are all over the place. This is the worst pill ever!"

• mac...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 11, 2021

For Birth Control "I started taking Mili after my pharmacy said they had run out of my usual Sprintec. Let me tell you... irregular periods, hormonal outbursts, acne, bloating, irregular periods, inability to sleep. I couldn't finish the final pack because I was miserable. The pharmacist claimed this was the same pill, but it's absolutely not. I ended up having to call my doctor, the pharmacy, and the insurance company to make sure that from now on, I get Sprintec every month, even if it means special ordering it. I will never ever use Mili again."

• Ell...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 9, 2020

For Birth Control "I’m one of the many women whose life was upended when Mononessa was discontinued in the US. Sprintec, Estarylla, and Mili have all failed as substitutes. I’m guessing there are new-generation additives in birth control pills (BCP’s) that are straight-up toxic. But Mili was the worst. Took it for two days and experienced unbearable nausea, stomach pain, and bloating. I got off it, malaise persisted an extra day along with ovarian pain. A huge disappointment because there are no other options available in the generic Ortho Cyclen formulation."

• lex...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 15, 2021

For Birth Control "This birth control is absolutely atrocious! I started taking it about 2 months ago, and I have never felt worse. My nipples are so sensitive and hurt so bad. I have such terrible gas, and I am so bloated. I get incredibly nauseous and even throw up sometimes. I was on Larissa before this, and I have never gotten worse side effects. I have no motivation to do anything, my mood swings are off the roof. Do not recommend this at all!"

• Con...
• April 26, 2021

For Birth Control "I was on Sprintec for 3-4 years when all of a sudden the pharmacy would call to say my script is ready for pick up and name something I never heard of, so I ignored it. I went 2 months without birth control, then I started this new pill on a Sunday. I'm on month 3 of taking Mili. I cry for days, anxiety at its worst, I'm constantly bloated to the point that a 7-month pregnant coworker and I were comparing hardness of our bellies, always thirsty, and this acne on my chin is so damn bad I want to dig my skin off. All of these things I assumed were just regular woman things, and my chin I blamed on the mask, but I've been wearing a mask for 2 years and this is recent. This pill is the worst. I accidentally found this thread while trying to search to see why I couldn't get the Sprintec anymore. Never did I imagine that so many others have been experiencing the exact same things from this pill. It's the worst. I am rating a 3 because, well, it prevents pregnancy..."

• do...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 14, 2021

For Birth Control "I thought I was crazy until I read all these other reviews of switching from Sprintec to Mili. My GYN and pharmacist both assured me they were the same, however, there is no way that this is the case. I am severely bloated, and it is physically painful, and I was beginning to think I was somehow pregnant despite no recent sexual activity. It looks and feels like I am 3 months along. Add on the horrible depression and spotting, and you have a miserable trifecta. Do not take, especially if switching from Sprintec."

• iwn...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 15, 2019

For Birth Control "I was put on Mili after Mononessa was discontinued, as it is supposed to be the same hormones and same strength, but I had the worst experience! My hair fell out, I had cystic acne the whole time I was on this medication and had really bad migraines. I was constantly bloated and depressed. This medication is AWFUL!"

• Sla...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 22, 2021

For Birth Control "I would not recommend this to anyone. This was prescribed as a substitute to Sprintec and has made me extremely nauseous during the 7 days I’ve been on it. So sick to the point I had to take time off work before finally stopping the dosage. My acne has also gotten worse, and my stomach is bloated and painful. These are the most extreme side effects I’ve had from a birth control in over 12 years of taking various brands. Would give a negative score if possible."

• Daw...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 23, 2021

For Birth Control "This birth control is terrible. I was switched from Sprintec after taking it for 6 years, and I’ve been on Mili for 3 months, and I’m miserable. Random cramping throughout the month, irregular periods, bloating like crazy, and breaking out like crazy! I haven’t had acne for about 4 years, and now I’m breaking out bad. I do not recommend this birth control at all. I will be calling my doctor immediately."

• Bee...
• March 15, 2021

For Birth Control "I was on Sprintec for 5 years until this shortage, so my pharmacist switched me to Mili 2 months ago. If anything, my side effects from Sprintec have gone down. I haven't experienced any of the side effects listed other than more bloating than usual. My food cravings went away (used to have terrible ones on Sprintec), so that's a plus."

• Anonymous
• March 31, 2021

For Birth Control "I had been taking Sprintec for 4 months, and on month 5, was given Mili by my pharmacy since they are technically the same. I am now on week 3 of my pack, and my stomach has never looked so big! In the morning, before I even have a bite of food, my stomach is so tender and bloated, and I definitely think it's because of Mili. I do not think it has changed my mood at all, which is great... but I can't seem to wear anything but sweatpants, which is a huge problem."

• Man...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• June 25, 2022

For Birth Control "I have been on this pill for a year and 3 months. At first, I just had some spotting and some tender breasts, but my PMDD was better. I didn’t have as many mood swings, however, my period is about the same. I have one day of heavy bleeding and cramps, so bad that pain medicine can’t help. I also get bloated. Before Mili, I had mood swings all the time, and I had one bad day of cramps and heavy bleeding. The bloating is about the same. What makes me want to go off the pill is my weight. I went from 115 pounds to 130 pounds. I don’t like how I feel. I am going to talk to my doctor about getting off of it."

• Car...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 29, 2022

For Birth Control "I was switched over to Mili from Sprintec without notice and assumed since they were the same dosage and interchangeable. After a month of taking Mili, it clicked that it was causing me all my painful bloating and cramps, as well as my random crying and anxiety. Highly do not recommend switching to Mili from Sprintec! Luckily, I was able to call my CVS and they switched me back to Sprintec on request."

• LAa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 11, 2021

For Birth Control "My pharmacy recently switched my birth control to Mili. Typically, I take Sprintec with no problem, but unfortunately, my pharmacy ran out. I have been taking Mili for a couple of weeks and have felt extremely tired, dizzy, bloated, and irritable. Now, I also have breakthrough bleeding. I have been on birth control for 16 years, and this has NEVER happened with a birth control. I switched to a pharmacy that has Sprintec available."

• Min...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 20, 2021

For Birth Control "Constipation. Like the worst. Don’t take this if you don’t have to. Was on Estarylla, but pharmacy didn’t have any and switched me to Mili. Terrible decision. Within the first pack, I got so bloated and couldn’t poop. Had to take up to three glasses of Miralax to fix it. I felt terrible after eating any food. Back on my normal stuff, and I’m so glad."

• mom...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 12, 2021

For Birth Control "This is the worst. I was a long-time patient on Sprintec and was told this is identical. What a joke. I am so bloated and crabby that I actually thought I was pregnant. Even my legs are bloated. I am so glad I found these reviews and that women are being honest so I didn't think I was overreacting."

• use...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 30, 2021

For Birth Control "I started my first tablet on birth control since the beginning of April. I was supposed to be on Sprintec but received Mili instead by the pharmacist. So far, no side effects. I used to be an emotional person, but Mili helps me feel numb and sometimes lethargic, which isn't a big deal to me. Also, my appetite increased, haha. No weight gain either, and I only feel bloated if I overeat, that's it."