Mili and Headaches: What Users Say (Page 2)

• Che...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 30, 2021

For Birth Control "I, like many others on here, switched to Mili due to the Sprintec shortage. I definitely have the same issues many have: yeast infections (never had one until I switched to Mili), weight gain, acne, heavier periods, cramps, headaches, tender breasts. I even waited the 3 months for my body to regulate on Mili (per my doctor's instruction), and honestly, each month, a symptom got worse. I went to my gynecologist, and they are switching me back to Sprintec with a note that says not to substitute. Definitely not happy with Mili."

• Tay...
• July 13, 2021

For Birth Control "DO NOT USE THIS. I was taking Kariva for over a year, and within two weeks of starting Mili, I’ve been extremely nauseous, have headaches, bloating, and it makes me feel like rubbish. I’m switching back to Kariva. I had no side effects whatsoever from that one. Mili made me feel horrible."

• Lic...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 30, 2021

For Birth Control "It worked for a while for me because this was my 1st conception pill, and I knew that the mood swings and headaches would occur. The nausea here and there, whatever. But my issue is, twice now, I bleed for about 2 weeks every month so far. It's annoying because I end up not feeling like myself every time, and I never know when the bleeding will stop. My period comes for 5 days, then I'm still bleeding. Cramping! Headache! For 2 months now because I started in May, now it's July. And I refuse to have sex while bleeding, so it's a cock block as well. I think I'm done with, tbh."

• Lic...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 30, 2021

For Birth Control "It worked for a while for me because this was my 1st conception pill, and I knew that the mood swings and headaches would occur. The nausea here and there, whatever. But my issue is, twice now, I bleed for about 2 weeks every month so far. It's annoying because I end up not feeling like myself every time, and I never know when the bleeding will stop. My period comes for 5 days, then I'm still bleeding. Cramping! Headache! For 2 months now because I started in May, now it's July. And I refuse to have sex while bleeding, so it's a cock block as well. I think I'm done with, tbh."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 3, 2022

For Birth Control "I went on the birth control after being off hormones for about 5 years while having kids. I gave this drug two months before calling it quits. The first month I had unbearable nausea. The second month I had persistent headaches, and the worst part was the bleeding. Breakthrough spotting turned into a 12-day period leading up to my actual period, so I had only one week period-free the whole second month. Not to mention it was related to cramping, which I never have. Going to try a pill with more progesterone, but Mili was a disaster for me."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 17, 2021

For Birth Control "This has by far been the worst birth control. I've been taking it for a month now, and I have been having heavy bleeding, headaches, tender boobs, and I’m always tired. I would not recommend this to anyone. I have been on my cycle for a whole month dealing with this birth control."

• Rar...
• June 25, 2021

"I’m not usually the type to write a review, but I feel strongly about this. I was on Spintec for years and was very happy. My periods were painless, easy, and very light. My hormones were not out of control, and I had no side effects. CVS told me it was discontinued and gave me Mili. This pill is HORRIBLE. I have severe cramps, they are gut-wrenching, and my lower back aches so bad I sweat. I have a constant underlying headache, right behind my eye is just sore. My mood swings are outrageous, I have no control over my emotions. Normally, I’m a very happy person, even while on my period, last month, I sank into a dark place. This month, same thing, but it only lasted two days. I slept for four hours on Saturday, and I woke up still tired. Another side effect I’ve had is I’m starving ALL THE TIME. I eat nonstop. It’s literally never enough food. This pill has changed my body for the worst."

• BC ...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 20, 2021

For Birth Control "I am 20 years old and recently went through a pregnancy loss. My doctor recommended Sprintec, but when I went to Walgreens, they said they didn't have any and said Mili was the same thing. When I tell you I've never felt so terrible in my life, this damn birth control has not only made my body messed up emotionally, but I have been nauseated on and off, I'm having hot flashes and feverish some days, and I have headaches a lot. I called my doctor and asked if I can get Sprintec somewhere else, he said yes. I went, and then the pharmacy said no, but we have-guess what-they told me, you guessed it, Mili birth control. I'm telling you, do not take this birth control, ask for another birth control pill or another BC option. This pill is literally making me feel like I'm dying. Other women's bodies are different, but mine is messed up."

• Mod...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 29, 2021

For Birth Control "I've been on Mili for about a month. I am not a fan. I'm thankful I haven't experienced bloating or acne from it. But since taking this, I have experienced headaches for days at a time. My sinuses are extremely dry. I have a hard time sleeping, and when I do manage to sleep, I get startled awake by crazy dreams. Getting constantly startled awake affects my boyfriend as well. So people aside from you may experience their own negative side effects. Even when I do get a decent night rest, I spend the day exhausted; I'm talking feeling like I've taken 10 Benadryl exhausted. My eyes are constantly dry. My skin is super sensitive to the sun. And I know birth control pills are small, but these are so small that heaven forbid you drop one... good luck finding that sucker. So I would not recommend this drug. I took Sprintec for years and never had issues. So I'll either be switching back (preferably) or I'm getting on something different. But I'm not pregnant... so yay, right?"

• Hil...
• September 29, 2021

For Birth Control "I will never recommend Mili. I was given Mili by my pharmacy because Sprintec was on some sort of shortage. I was told it was the exact same thing. After taking Mili for a few months, I can confirm it is NOT the same thing. The weight gain, headaches, mood swings, acne, and bloating are things I NEVER experienced while I was on Sprintec and immediately started feeling when I was switched to Mili. I am very unhappy with the results and have requested to switch to a different pill again."

• Tir...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 21, 2021

For Birth Control "This was the worst birth control I’ve ever been on. I’ve been taking birth control for 4 years, and this was the worst one I’ve ever been on. I’ve been on it for 4 months because I had to transfer my prescription over to the pharmacy at my college. Mili has no benefits. I have constant headaches. I’m always anxious and depressed because of it, especially right before I take the placebo pills. It has made my chin break out, even though I normally have very clear skin. My breasts are always tender as well. Worst birth control experience of my life. I just called my doctor to switch me because it is terrible!!"

• Maa...
• February 12, 2021

For Birth Control "I’ve been taking this for almost 3 months, and so far I didn’t notice that me getting headaches and being sick is because of the pill until I saw other reviews about it. My acne was really bad at first, it kind of helped, but it did, in the beginning, make my acne worse. My periods are very light, but I’ve noticed they lasted a little longer. I’m always late because of the pill. I’ve been having my same regular period since I was 12 years old, and now it’s off, and it always gives you symptoms of pregnancy, so you never know if it’s working."

• Awf...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 14, 2023

For Birth Control "This was the worst birth control ever! I’m currently taking Mili to control my PCOS. While taking the pill, my hair stopped growing, I’m nauseous, have terrible headaches, spotting, acne, diarrhea, cramping, bloating, weight gain, depression, anxiety, breast tenderness, and pregnancy symptoms daily! I never had any of these symptoms or side effects with any other birth control from the pill, Mirena, or injection. I felt so alone until I read these reviews. I thought I was just stressed from work and mom life. This needs to be banned!!"