Previfem and Nausea: What Users Say

• Tei...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 1, 2019

For Birth Control "This Previfem was the first birth control I tried. I was hoping to prevent pregnancy and reduce my severe period cramps. I’m not pregnant, but I have terrible nausea, constant gas and bloating, zero sex drive, itching down there that I saw someone else mention as a side effect of this. Depression really got worse, and hating my bloated body all the time definitely didn’t help. Doesn’t matter when or what I eat, I feel constantly sick. Stuck with it for three months, and nothing has changed. Would never recommend this pill."

• 19n...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 16, 2017

For Birth Control "I started birth control when I was 15 for acne, and I was on Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo for about a year. I woke up every morning sick to my stomach, I had no appetite most days, and my acne only sort of improved. My insurance switched, and so I switched birth control to birth control for a few months straight. I went from a knockoff to Sprintec to a knockoff of that, etc. All helped with the nausea a little more, not too much with my acne, and a few made me very depressed. I switched to Previfem, and I have been on it continuously for around 2 years now. It makes me feel so normal that the first few weeks on it I was scared it wasn't working. Not pregnant. No acne. I have my cycle down to the exact hour. Would recommend for young girls who don't react well to combo packs."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 22, 2020

For Birth Control "This pill is so awful! I normally take Mononessa, which worked just fine. They were no longer carrying Mononessa, and I was assured that this was the same thing. I got the worst migraines. My breasts were enlarged and hurt like hell. It was so bad! Not only that, I was nauseous and throwing up. I was anxious! I gained weight, and I eat healthy and work out 4-5 times a day. I had pregnancy symptoms and wasn’t even pregnant. I was completely exhausted. My sleep patterns were all over the place. It was hard to work and concentrate. I had very little sex drive! DO NOT take this pill. I swear, please. It’s not worth it! Took it for 2 months and quit."

• Che...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 2, 2016

For Birth Control "I am on my 2nd week of this pill and have had terrible diarrhea, nausea, pelvic and leg pain, headaches, frequent thirst, and much more. I want to switch, but my doctor tells me it's not possible for that medicine to cause those side effects."

• Jam...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 13, 2018

For Birth Control "I started taking this BC not even a week ago, and I've been nauseous and had migraines this entire time. I've been so sick that I decided to quit this brand completely. When I drove in a car, worked out, or even ate my own dinner, I would get so sick that I'd have to stop. I don't recommend this pill, but everyone's different, so I can't tell you what will be your side effects or if it'll work well for you."

• Jen...
• November 3, 2018

For Birth Control "I was put on this medication to try to keep my estrogen levels steady. This medication has made my menstrual cycle last for almost 3 weeks now. I stopped taking it after only taking 5 pills because it was making me feel bloated and nauseated. I can only imagine taking it longer."

• Ang...
• December 17, 2014

For Endometriosis "I wanted to try a new pill other than Sronyx. Sronyx caused very bad depression, weight gain, and a general disinterest in sex. Overall, I guess you can say it was a very effective birth control for me because I never felt like having sex. My first month on Previfem, I experienced slight nausea, low mood/energy, and spotting. However, my acne and oily skin cleared up immediately, and I was not expecting this pill to do that. My skin is so clear now. It's a great plus. I have just finished my 2nd month on Previfem, and my only real complaint now is the spotting. My mood and energy have improved, but I am still experiencing light spotting 3-4 days after my period is supposed to end. Hopefully, that will clear up as my body adjusts to the hormone."

• AKa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 31, 2018

For Birth Control "I’m on the first week of these pills because my pharmacy literally switches my BC each month. I’ve been nauseous on and off, I have anxiety attacks every day, depressed thoughts, and I’m exhausted. I’m so over this, why do I even bother taking birth control?"

• bel...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 12, 2019

For Birth Control "I’ve been taking Previfem for almost a month now, and it’s been making me nauseous, very irritable, low sex drive, having trouble staying wet during sex, emotional, and it gave me a yeast infection. I do not recommend this birth control."

• Ash...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 19, 2018

For Birth Control "Literally started this birth control 3 days ago, and I missed 1 day of classes from feeling extremely nauseous, and went to school the next day, and as soon as I got there, felt so nauseous, I threw up and got sent home. I used to be on pills but not this kind, then stopped birth control altogether for about 2 months. Tried the patch, and when I would take it off, it would leave little itchy bumps on my skin. Then was going to give the Depo shot a try and decided not to due to all the side effects I’ve heard about and the fact that I hate needles. This was my next option, and it literally has been the WORST feeling 3 days of my life. I will be getting off these pills very soon."

• Kar...
• March 27, 2016

For Birth Control "This was the first BC I was put on. Bled continuously for 6 months. My OB/GYN prescribed it to take so my periods would stop, so 6 months of that was enough. I also have migraines, which I take Topamax to prevent, but with the Previfem, they were coming nearly every other day. Extreme nausea and regular vomiting were also lovely side effects I experienced. I switched to Gildess or Junel, depending on which the pharmacy had in, and they were both a dream. None of these symptoms except for occasional nausea, so I took it at night to remedy that. Gildess and Junel are also used to regulate hormonal migraine headaches, and they both helped tremendously. I just got the Nexplanon, but will go back to Gildess/Junel if I don't do well with it."

• Kar...
• March 27, 2016

For Birth Control "This was the first BC I was put on. Bled continuously for 6 months. My OB/GYN prescribed it to take so my periods would stop, so 6 months of that was enough. I also have migraines, which I take Topamax to prevent, but with the Previfem, they were coming nearly every other day. Extreme nausea and regular vomiting were also lovely side effects I experienced. I switched to Gildess or Junel, depending on which the pharmacy had in, and they were both a dream. None of these symptoms except for occasional nausea, so I took it at night to remedy that. Gildess and Junel are also used to regulate hormonal migraine headaches, and they both helped tremendously. I just got the Nexplanon, but will go back to Gildess/Junel if I don't do well with it."

• SHa...
• September 20, 2020

For Birth Control "I used to take Mononessa, but it's discontinued, so I'm on Previfem. On Previfem, I crave food ALL THE TIME. My period is thicker/clottier than before. I have itching, extreme bloating, upset stomach, frequent nausea, etc. I don't have acne breakouts, so I cannot comment on if it helps with those, but my skin is drier than usual. My mood swings are fierce. I've been on this medication for over 6 months, and I feel depressed, then angry as anything, then get sad, and then go numb. I had mood swings during my first 3 months on Mononessa and then never again. I have also experienced dryness during sex and extreme drops in libido. In general, avoid this train wreck if you can. If you're going to try this because your insurance pays for it, only give it a three-month trial MAX (unless the side effects are just too drastic). If after 3 months the side effects haven't subsided, quit and try something else. I mean, I didn't get pregnant, but also I have next to no sex drive, so..."

• MKL...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 15, 2018

For Ovarian Cysts "Stay away from this brand. I know everybody is different, but I've seen more negative reviews of this pill than I would be comfortable with, and I have to agree. I was on Previfem for a while a little more than a year ago, and I had just about the worst side effects you could have. It seemed fine at first, but for months, I would be woken up early every morning feeling so feverish that I thought my head was going to explode. This was also accompanied by extreme nausea, sometimes even vomiting. I had been off of it for a while, but I was recently diagnosed with PCOS. I thought I was being prescribed a different brand this time, given my history, but to my horror, this is the brand the pharmacy gave me. I was desperate for something to help with my PCOS complications, so I figured I would just try again and see what happened. Here we are on day three, and all of a sudden the same symptoms I had a year ago are coming back. I am never taking this again."

• Hay...
• September 3, 2017

For Birth Control "I'm not sure about this birth control quite yet. I was on Trinessa back in November or so, and it worked fantastically for me, cleared up my acne, no nausea or any other side effects. Then I got really sick and had to stop taking the pill for a month or two, and when I tried to get back on it, I had continuous discharge for over 5 months, so I decided to switch to the shot, but didn't like it, so here I am. When I started, I felt nauseous all the time, my boobs hurt, stomach pains and cramps, and worst of all my acne. I never used to get cystic acne, but now I get it all over my mouth, chin, forehead, and under my nose, I hate it. I keep reading reviews, and it's freaking me out. I'm not sure if I should continue taking this or not for 2 or 3 months."

• Pip...
• May 14, 2013

For Birth Control "This birth control has increased acne and appetite, causing me to retain water. My breasts are also sore, and I find that I become nauseous no matter if I take it with food or not."