Camila and Acne: What Users Say (Page 2)

• Jac...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 2, 2020

For Birth Control "So I have experienced being on both Camila and Mylan brand. Camila was the first birth control I was prescribed. For the first few months, my hair was falling out. But within a year, it grew back. Other than that, it is an amazing birth control. Better than all of the others I've tried in the past. Best of all, I didn't get a period, which I have a history of extremely painful periods. But due to insurance reasons, I recently was switched to Mylan brand. I'm 2 months in and am requesting to go back on Camila. I get periods again, but the pain is terrible, also cramps, acne, depression, sore breasts, and really bad muscle pain that keeps me up at night. Don't get sucked into believing that generic vs. brand-name drugs are the same. There are inactive ingredients that many people experience with generic. This isn't the only medication I have problems with the generic version of."

• Sam...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 12, 2019

For Birth Control "I was using Norlyda because my periods are heavy, super painful, and cause migraines. I stopped it due to breakthrough bleeding and acne, so I was then switched to Camila. A few months passed before I decided to give Camila a try. It's been a horrible experience overall: acne, vaginal pain, and cramping. Not to mention facial hair growth. I'll have to stop completely all over again and track my ovulation (which I already do). Just unfortunate that it has to be that way. I already suffer from cystic acne, but I'd rather deal with that than be on a pill that makes it worse. My face hurts, and so does my abdomen."

• Nan...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 11, 2019

For Birth Control "I was on a different norethindrone tablet. It went on back order, so the pharmacy gave me the Camila brand instead. I haven’t had a period in 3 months. I did get a little acne and weight gain, but I also got a cyst in my uterus. I had to switch to the mini pill because of my blood pressure. My doctor hasn’t gotten back to me, and I am considering stopping the pill. I have wasted so much money on pregnancy tests and doctor visits. I am considering going off all birth control. I liked the no period, but it kind of makes it hard to figure out if you are pregnant or not. My first doctor did a pelvic exam and said, 'Oh, your period will come.' If it doesn’t in 2 weeks, this will be 4 months no period, but also a cyst in my uterus and some follicular things in my ovaries. I am gonna have to bug my doctor because she hasn’t gotten back to me. I would say don’t take this bc."

• Poo...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 24, 2019

For Birth Control "Just had my son 6 months ago, and I was breastfeeding, so my doctor recommended Camila birth control. Ever since I have been taking it, my face has been covered in acne, mind you, I have had none for years, and I cannot lose weight even when I have been trying. Plus, my periods are extremely painful, so I'm probably going to get off this pill."

• Ama...
• January 29, 2018

For Birth Control "I was recently switched to Camila because I have a history of migraines and taken off the Nuva Ring that I was on for over 10 years without any side effects. I have been miserable ever since. After just a week or so on Camila, my face broke out like it's never before. I have never had issues with acne until now. After a few weeks, I stopped taking Camila because I could not take it anymore. I haven't taken it in a couple of weeks, and my face has still not cleared up. I had read reviews with this complaint, but tried the pill as I had no other option. I regret that decision entirely. On top of the acne, I developed TMJ, which the dentist and ENT associated with a hormonal imbalance due to stopping a combo birth control containing estrogen. I am currently not on any birth control until I meet with a neurologist in hopes to get the okay to resume the NuvaRing again. I wish I could give Camila a zero for rating."