Reviewer: Kate, 25-34 on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)

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I took this to help with my PMS and with my acne. Also, for birth control. Side note: I already have anxiety, depression, and PTSD with dissociative symptoms. I took this pill for a total of about 7 months. At first, it seemed to help stabilize my mood and reduced the severity of my period cramps. Over time, my mood got worse and my spotting evolved into a second monthly period. In the end: my ch ... Show Full Comment

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I took this to help with my PMS and with my acne. Also, for birth control. Side note: I already have anxiety, depression, and PTSD with dissociative symptoms. I took this pill for a total of about 7 months. At first, it seemed to help stabilize my mood and reduced the severity of my period cramps. Over time, my mood got worse and my spotting evolved into a second monthly period. In the end: my chin had non-stop cystic acne, I had two periods a month like clockwork, and my mood was so bad that I had to routinely scream into a pillow daily just so I didn�t direct my anger towards my child and boyfriend. I was sobbing uncontrollably at random times and felt suicidal more than I�d like to admit. It also heavily decreased my libido and my overall enjoyment of life. I also took a Benadryl once for allergies while on this pill and I had a psychotic break that lasted approximately 24 hours. This drug isn�t evaluated for having an interaction with Benadryl, but my doctor suspects the Benadryl set me off in combination with balziva. Since stopping balziva, I feel like myself. My acne is so much better, my personality is back, and I finally feel happy again. I know this works for some people, but IF YOU HAVE MENTAL ILLNESS, TELL YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE TAKING BALZIVA. If I continued on that pill, I�m confident I would have isolated myself to the point of suicide.
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Reviewer: 19-24 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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Reviewer: 25-34 Female on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)

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I've been on Balziva for about 6 years! I don't experience really any cramps at all, no acne, no weight gain, my mood swings are light and so are my periods. My periods last about 2-3 days really, sometimes I don't even have them which is concerning. I guess that would be my only complaint actually..sounds crazy but I kind of miss having a normal period! I've talked to my doctor an ... Show Full Comment

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I've been on Balziva for about 6 years! I don't experience really any cramps at all, no acne, no weight gain, my mood swings are light and so are my periods. My periods last about 2-3 days really, sometimes I don't even have them which is concerning. I guess that would be my only complaint actually..sounds crazy but I kind of miss having a normal period! I've talked to my doctor and she said it was completely normal. Sounds like a lot of people have had problems with this drug, and I get that it's not right for some people but maybe give it some time too.
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Reviewer: Lindseym07, 19-24 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

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Reviewer: Tiredandjunk, 25-34 on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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I had no side effects for first week. Mentally felt pretty good. I had some depression on minipill .After week one I had nonstop bleeding and severe cramps. I was tired constantly and would take pain killers to get out if bed. Been on this for three weeks tired of bleeding and cramping this much. Gyno said it may lighten up over time but honestly after these past few weeks and reading some of thes ... Show Full Comment

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I had no side effects for first week. Mentally felt pretty good. I had some depression on minipill .After week one I had nonstop bleeding and severe cramps. I was tired constantly and would take pain killers to get out if bed. Been on this for three weeks tired of bleeding and cramping this much. Gyno said it may lighten up over time but honestly after these past few weeks and reading some of these reviews I think I'm done. I had a better experience on generic and minipill then this balziva stuff. Also Tricare does not cover the cost of this pill and it's just not worth the discomfort and cost.
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