Jolivette User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)

• Joa...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 22, 2015

For Birth Control "I had heavy migraines with my previous pill, so the doctor recommended Jolivette. The migraine was gone for good, no pain at all. But I have side effects. First, I don't have my period for 3 months, which the doctor says is common. I also gained weight very fast and gained a lot of abdominal perimeter. And sometimes my mood swings are very intense. Overall, this pill treated the pain that I was having, but I feel uncomfortable gaining weight and not being able to control my cycle due to the lack of period. I will be taking it for a couple more months to see if something changes."

• Lil...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 30, 2019

For Birth Control "So far, so good! I was previously on Ortho Tri, but then swapped to the generic version, TriNessa, and it was horrible! I had breakthrough bleeding for like a month, then bad headaches, and I felt like I was going insane with my moods and feelings. I asked my gyno to switch me to something not so hardcore, and she prescribed Jolivette. It's been great! No breakthrough bleeding, slight headache (once in a while), bigger boobs, and sometimes I break out. Other than that, I’m doing okay on this pill. I started taking it mid-June, and I’m on my second pack, so I hope it continues to be the same all year. You have to remember to take it at the same time every day, set an alarm because it will not work if you’re late."

• des...
• May 3, 2015

For Endometriosis "I was on this medicine for about 7 weeks, and I gained a lot of weight, and on the start of my 3rd pack, I got extreme migraines when I crouched down. I was in crazy pain, so I stopped the birth control. After about 3 weeks, my migraines stopped. I got MRIs, and the doctor didn't see anything wrong with my brain."

• Pip...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 2, 2016

For Birth Control "I've been on this for almost two years, with a couple of breaks in between. I had some severe dizziness that my doctor thought was from Jolivette, it was not, so I went back on it. I have pretty awful migraines, this PoP doesn't seem to contribute to them other than the first week of taking them. The first week brought some headaches, a little irritability, but it went away. I haven't gotten pregnant, so it's doing its job. My periods aren't as regular as they were with the patch, but migraines. I can go six weeks without a period and then have one start five days after the last one ends. It isn't usually that extreme, but it can be."

• jol...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 21, 2019

For Birth Control "I was previously on Ortho Tri Cyclen, which made me have weight gain, super bad mood swings, anxiety, and depression. I was then switched to Jolivette and have had no horrible side effects. I have noticed I haven’t really been able to lose the weight gained from my previous pill, but that’s the only downside. Other than that, I completely love this pill! I am back to the same old normal happy me. :)"

• Con...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 23, 2016

For Birth Control "I've been taking this birth control for about 6 weeks now. My doctor prescribed this to me because I was having horrible migraines with one I was taking before. I haven't had my period yet, but have been spotting randomly since I started the pills. I used to have regular periods, so I'm not sure if I'm going to get them at all anymore. Not having the intense cramping every month like I used to is nice, though. I haven't experienced any weight gain or hair loss. Side effects that I have noticed are emotional. I have been experiencing severe mood swings, anxiety, fatigue, and depression. I know that I'm not pregnant, but this birth control makes me feel as though I am. Not sure if I'll continue taking it, for side effects may not be worth it."

• Mar...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 7, 2017

For Birth Control "I started having seizures when I was 14 and tried several seizure medicines, and nothing was working. I am now 20, and we think they could be hormonal, so my doctor put me on Jolivette, and I have been seizure-free for 2 months! My prayers have been answered!"

• Car...
• December 5, 2015

For Birth Control "I've been on this pill for quite some time. I was put on this pill because other birth control pills would affect my blood pressure. My period comes on time every month and lasts for 5 days exact. Bleeding is very heavy, and the mood swings and aches can be intense."

• ack...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 29, 2017

For Birth Control "I had previously been on Ortho Micronor, the name brand for norethindrone, 0.35 mg, for 3 years. Then my insurance wouldn't cover it, so I had to go on Jolivette. After about a week of taking this pill, I started to experience heightened anxiety. It got so bad that I could no longer do simple day-to-day tasks, such as going to class or going to a restaurant. I was having panic attacks daily. It then got to the point where I was terrified to leave my house. I was also overcome with depression. This all happened within the first 2 weeks of taking this pill. It was too horrible to endure, so I stopped taking it. My mental health is still not 100% back to normal."

• Nuj...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 5, 2015

For Birth Control "I started taking Jolivette 6 months ago after I had my daughter since I was breastfeeding. After 1 month and a half, I was late taking a pill one day, and the next day I started my period that lasted 5 days. Then the next month, no period. Then the next month I was spotting. Each month has been different and unpredictable. I haven't had any side effects, besides the fact it's a lot harder for me to lose weight than with my first born. I don't know if the birth control is the cause, but I'm guessing it is. The only negative thing about the pill is irregular periods and weight gain."

• Mel...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 6, 2018

For Birth Control "I honestly didn't even know all the issues I've been experiencing were due to Jolivette until I switched to Heather and was doing research to compare it to this one. I have had the worst side effects! I have literally gone completely crazy, had multiple psychotic episodes, I'm shocked my boyfriend is still with me too! I became super depressed, unmotivated, lazy, I was having night sweats so bad I would be soaked when I woke up. Insomnia like crazy. So glad I switched and definitely will never go back on Jolivette! It literally almost ruined my life."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 9, 2019

For Birth Control "I started this pill 7 weeks after having my daughter because I was breastfeeding. Did not notice a decrease in my supply. I have been taking it for 10 months. I've been suffering from postpartum depression and recently stopped taking the pill. I can tell a huge difference and it has been 2 weeks. Now that I think about it and read all these experiences, I see a lot of similarities. I’ve had horrible anxiety and depression, it’s been hard to lose weight! And I have experienced hair loss. I’m going to continue off the pill and figure out what next birth control I should use next."

• Kat...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 9, 2019

For Birth Control "Major weight gain! Holy heck! Want to know how bad it was? There happened to be a lapse in my refill of this medication. I could not get it for almost 3 weeks. I lost almost 15 pounds. Started taking it again - boom. Weight is back. It seems so hard to believe that the 0.35 mg I am on causes so much hassle. Side effects at the beginning were so bad I thought I was going insane. Massive mood swings, my breasts hurt so bad I thought I was going to die of boob pain, back pain, horrible weight gain... I could go on and on! Also, I got pregnant on this medicine even with perfect use in the first 6 months of taking this medication despite my husband 'pulling out' and suffered a miscarriage. I literally had no clue I was pregnant until that happened! Scary! I've been on all the other brand names of this medicine Errin (discontinued?) and Heather - but Jolivette is the WORST!"

• Cor...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 29, 2018

For Amenorrhea "I previously had heavy periods for more than 10 days with heavy bleeding. This caused me to have iron infusions on a regular basis. I was losing my hair, had high blood pressure, insomnia, migraines, and the list goes on. After only 2 months on Jolivette .35, my periods are what I think are normal. I've never had a normal period ever. I'm currently using panty liners with regular or light tampons. Prior to this, only overnight pads and super plus tampons. All other symptoms have all gone away. Only minor cramping. Love this new pill. Let's see what the next few months bring."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 15, 2016

For Birth Control "The first month I took this pill, I had extremely tender and sore breasts. I also had spotting and got my period 4 times in two months. I finally stopped taking it the second week into the 3rd month because I got terrible acne, like I've never had in my life, and my period, again. Worst pill I've been on."

• Anx...
• December 19, 2011

For Birth Control "First, this pill kind of freaks me out with the whole 'have to take it within the hour at the same time every day.' I also deal with no period for a week, a period of 3 days, no period for 4 days, then a period of another 2 days...on and on and on. I have been on it for three months and thinking that this might not be the pill for me. It has given me some anxiety and increased my mood swings. I do have breast tenderness at times. Probably not the pill for me. But I was put on it since other birth control pills give me a headache, and so far this pill has never given me a headache, so at least that has worked."

• Anonymous
• June 12, 2011

For Birth Control "I've had an up-and-down experience with Jolivette. The first week was a bit rough with some dizziness, an increase in appetite, and slightly more emotional. However, those initial symptoms disappeared within the first month. What's been driving me crazy is my period. It came a week after I began the pill (I also was incredibly emotional the day my period came). Then I had two weeks off before it came again. And again. And again. Three months on Jolivette and my periods are becoming longer (7+ days from 4 days) and with only 4 or 5 days in between. And recently, my hair has started growing in straight after being solidly curly. I recently went off it and still got my period right on schedule as if I was still on it!"

• Jul...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 20, 2018

For Birth Control "I was prescribed this pill suddenly after my insurance decided not to cover Nora B anymore. I suffer from anxiety and take Zoloft to control it. After taking just 6 days of this pill, it made me almost lose my mind. I would tremble and shake, heart palpitations, and had the worst anxiety attack I had ever experienced. Do not take this if you issue like me!"

• fro...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 16, 2017

For Birth Control "I've only been on this pill for 3 weeks, and today I had a complete breakdown. I have been bleeding ever since the first day, and today I was downright angry and crying and could not function. All for no reason. I am stopping this pill immediately. I have also been so bloated that I feel like I am pregnant all over again, and I was starting to finally feel good about myself again since I had my son 6 weeks ago. And like others, my milk supply has pretty much dried up! Terrible."

• Kar...
• March 12, 2013

For Birth Control "I took Jolivette 6 weeks after I went home with my first baby. A year after, we went on vacation for four days, and I forgot it at home. After vacation, I took it, and everything was fine. A week later, I got my period. I thought it wasn't a big deal, or was maybe because I missed all those days. It lasted 5 days. 2 weeks after that again, but now lasting 7 days. Then I started to get my period every week, and now every 3 days! Lasting 7 days! Worked amazingly in the beginning, but I messed it up."

• Kat...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 4, 2019

For Birth Control "I started this pill ten days ago. I gave birth seven weeks ago. My milk supply was low to begin with, I am barely getting one feeding in after eight days of this BC. I struggle with mild anxiety and depression pretty rarely, however, the last two days, I have wanted to just cry, and I felt detached from my children and husband. I have been anxious, and I don’t know why. I have been an endless pit for food, I feel that I cannot eat enough, and I also started to get a breakout of pimples on my forehead (I have never had acne). After calling my husband crying and telling him I had been sleeping the majority of the day and crying, we decided it was best to stop the medication immediately. This was my experience with the medication, I cannot wait it out and hope it gets better. I do not want to spend my precious maternity leave feeling detached from my NB and depressed/anxious."

• Emi...
• September 8, 2016

For Birth Control "I had previously been on Errin for 1 year. After switching pharmacies, they gave me the generic version, Jolivette. I'm finishing up my first pack this week. While on Errin, I had two periods a month (aggravating, I know!), but it was just like clockwork. After starting Jolivette, I had my first period during my second week but did not start on my fourth week like I did with Errin. I called my doctor, and she told me that even though they are essentially the same drug, they can affect you differently. She told me to give it a few months to work itself out. The only complaint I would have so far is how ridiculously pregnant it makes you feel. I had very sore and tender breasts for almost 2 weeks and irregular periods! Time will tell!"

• Ter...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 3, 2016

For Birth Control "I've only been taking this pill a month. My son was 6 weeks old when I started it. I'd just finished the bleeding process from my pregnancy. My doctor put me on that day. I've been bleeding ever since. My son is now 12 weeks, so I've been bleeding for 6 weeks straight, off and on. I was trying to figure out why I was producing less milk than usual. I figured it out: the pill. I will not recommend this ('mini pill') to anyone. I lost weight after I had my son, I was almost back in my pre-pregnancy clothes. Today I went to get dressed, and I couldn't fit anything. I'm completely bloated, irritable, and I have constant migraines. I'm so done with this pill. We plan on getting pregnant one more time, then I'm getting my tubes tied."

• nom...
• January 26, 2018

For Birth Control "I was prescribed Jolivette due to high blood pressure caused by a combination pill. I bled every other day for the first three months, with major cramping and fatigue. I was not myself after three months; a severe drop in my body's ability to produce natural estrogen; hair has thinned significantly, cycle has disappeared, no period; my boobs shrunk, sex drive basically non-existent, also NIGHT SWEATS which were out of control. Hot flashes soaked my sheets 5 nights a week. Physical side effects were awful in my experience; it's harder to pinpoint the mental; I haven't been myself without my cycle. I stopped this pill a week ago; never again. Will be naturally tracking my fertility from here on out. Beware of the mini pill."

• Can...
• November 30, 2017

For Birth Control "Ooh my... what a nightmare the past 6 months have been!!! I relate to a lot of the comments here. I was nauseous and moody mostly, but when I say moody, I mean full-on psychotic episodes... I'm surprised my boyfriend is still even with me... I felt hopeless and unmotivated 24/7... stay away from this awful medication!!!"