Reviewer: 19-24 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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Over the course of 5 years, I've tried a range of different birth control pills including Ortho Tri-Cyclen & Loestrin. The former caused me to gain over 10lbs in water weight. The latter I took only briefly due to the intense emotional havoc it wreaked on my psyche 2 summers ago. I've taken Gianvi since (WONDERFUL!!!!), but was switched to Vestura when Walgreens lost their contract wit ... Show Full Comment

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Over the course of 5 years, I've tried a range of different birth control pills including Ortho Tri-Cyclen & Loestrin. The former caused me to gain over 10lbs in water weight. The latter I took only briefly due to the intense emotional havoc it wreaked on my psyche 2 summers ago. I've taken Gianvi since (WONDERFUL!!!!), but was switched to Vestura when Walgreens lost their contract with Gianvi makers. Oh. My. Gosh. A week from finishing the first pack, I have logged my daily mood swings for fear I was developing Bipolar disorder. I have become angry, snappy, overly-sensitive, bloated, horribly sad and unhappy. I must FORCE myself out of bed & fight away depressive thoughts when I usually jump to the kitchen for breakfast & to begin my morning run. I LOATHE my boyfriend of 3 years. I have zero sex drive/attraction towards him (poor guy). I broke down in a hysterical crying tantrum last night. The funniest thing, though, (if you can call it funny), is that I KNOW I'm acting crazy. I KNOW it's the Vestura. And yet, I cannot control these outrageous mood attacks! DO NOT, DO NOT, DO NOT, for the sake of your sanity & the loved ones around you, take this drug.
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Reviewer: 25-34 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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Like others I was given Vestura in place of my usual pill, Gianvi, which I had been doing well on. The only good thing about Vestura is the fact that is prevents pregnancy...otherwise it's been a nightmare. Light bleeding every single day, depression, feeling tired every day, weight gain and bloating--and I am very active and healthy and otherwise living a wonderful life. Don't take it if ... Show Full Comment

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Like others I was given Vestura in place of my usual pill, Gianvi, which I had been doing well on. The only good thing about Vestura is the fact that is prevents pregnancy...otherwise it's been a nightmare. Light bleeding every single day, depression, feeling tired every day, weight gain and bloating--and I am very active and healthy and otherwise living a wonderful life. Don't take it if you can help it!
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Reviewer: 25-34 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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The first couple months I took this I hated it; I had horrible cramps, crying for no reason. starting the second month I had my period for the whole month very bad and horrible pain.The doctor kept saying that it will go away and it will become normal. I started to not believe her and want to just stop taking it but the reasoning of taking it I kept with it. I now love it. My period is so light an ... Show Full Comment

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The first couple months I took this I hated it; I had horrible cramps, crying for no reason. starting the second month I had my period for the whole month very bad and horrible pain.The doctor kept saying that it will go away and it will become normal. I started to not believe her and want to just stop taking it but the reasoning of taking it I kept with it. I now love it. My period is so light and no cramps. The crying and everything got better. I would recommend it to anyone.It just takes time for your body to get used to it.
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Reviewer: Ziff, 25-34 on Treatment for 1 to 6 months

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I have been on Vestura for about a month but I have been at the lowest low that I can remember. Serious depression/suicicdal thoughts, anxiety and shortness with my patient and caring boyfriend. I've turned into a different person, I cannot take another day on it. I originally started it as a means of family planning, but my derm also recommended YAZ for my skin and this is the generic my phar ... Show Full Comment

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I have been on Vestura for about a month but I have been at the lowest low that I can remember. Serious depression/suicicdal thoughts, anxiety and shortness with my patient and caring boyfriend. I've turned into a different person, I cannot take another day on it. I originally started it as a means of family planning, but my derm also recommended YAZ for my skin and this is the generic my pharmacy gave me. Yesterday will be the last day I take it. Crying for no reason, I went from a very happy confident person to completely insecure and unstable. Horrific drug.
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Reviewer: tiffanysue2, 25-34 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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I was on Gianvi for 2 years and had no problems at all. Walgreens stopped carrying Gianvi a couple of months ago and switched me to Vestura. Wow I have gone crazy since switching. Extreme depression, anxiety and panic attacks (especially the week before my period)! I have never suffered from anything like that before and it was life changing. I feel completely out of control of my emoitions. Also ... Show Full Comment

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I was on Gianvi for 2 years and had no problems at all. Walgreens stopped carrying Gianvi a couple of months ago and switched me to Vestura. Wow I have gone crazy since switching. Extreme depression, anxiety and panic attacks (especially the week before my period)! I have never suffered from anything like that before and it was life changing. I feel completely out of control of my emoitions. Also the vestura pills taste nasty, I noticed an awful taste in my mouth before I swallow it. I called my doctor today and shes going to send in my prescription request to a different pharmacy that carries Gianvi. I cant wait to get off this stuff and back to the old one. I researched online, and generic yaz has similar hormone ingredients but is allowed to have different ingredients for "fillers", so it must be that.
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