Reviewer: Natalie, 25-34 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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After taking Yaz and then Gianvi for almost 4 years, I was recently switched to Vestura and told the medication was "virtually identical." After spending 2 days in the hospital because I lost so much blood (and at a time when I was not supposed to have my period), I can safely say that my reaction to Vestura was not "virtually identical" to my experience with Yaz or Gianvi. Th ... Show Full Comment

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After taking Yaz and then Gianvi for almost 4 years, I was recently switched to Vestura and told the medication was "virtually identical." After spending 2 days in the hospital because I lost so much blood (and at a time when I was not supposed to have my period), I can safely say that my reaction to Vestura was not "virtually identical" to my experience with Yaz or Gianvi. The doctors at the hospital told me that heavy bleeding while on Vestura is a "fairly common side effect."
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Reviewer: Elizabeth, 25-34 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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I have never before felt compelled to write a review but taking Vestura was such a horrible experience I think others should be warned. My pharmacy switched me from Yaz to Vestura and I didn't expect to notice any difference; however, Vestura was a nightmare. It was effective in that I didn't get pregnant but very ineffective at regulating my period. I would sporadically have extremely ... Show Full Comment

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I have never before felt compelled to write a review but taking Vestura was such a horrible experience I think others should be warned. My pharmacy switched me from Yaz to Vestura and I didn't expect to notice any difference; however, Vestura was a nightmare. It was effective in that I didn't get pregnant but very ineffective at regulating my period. I would sporadically have extremely heavy bleeding unlike anything I've ever experienced. I also experienced crippling cramps and my skin broke out uncontrollably. As for ease of use, mine came in a ridiculously large, bright green plastic box and the pills were difficult to remove; it was obnoxious and inconvenient. As soon as I switched back to Yaz, all of these symptoms went away (and, as a bonus, I no longer had to take my pills from that awful green plastic box).
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Reviewer: Sherry, 19-24 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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Started taking this birth control after the discontinuing of gianvi. The first day I took this birth control I got extremely sick. Constant throwing up (blood included), nauseous and real bad chest pain. I stopped the pill for the next two days because I was too sick to hold food down. The third day I was feeling fine and decided to take the pill since I got over what I once thought was food poiso ... Show Full Comment

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Started taking this birth control after the discontinuing of gianvi. The first day I took this birth control I got extremely sick. Constant throwing up (blood included), nauseous and real bad chest pain. I stopped the pill for the next two days because I was too sick to hold food down. The third day I was feeling fine and decided to take the pill since I got over what I once thought was food poisoning. Once I took it again I ended up back in the same position weak, nauseous and throwing up blood included. Had to nurse myself back to feel better once again and since not taking it I have been feeling 10 times better. This birth control should be removed from the market it is corrupt and makes you feel like crap. PS. Each time I take birth control I put something on my stomach to protect myself from the nauseous feeling. After going to the emergency room it was determined that this pill is bad!
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Reviewer: 25-34 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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I have been taking Yaz/Gianvi for about three years now, (not as a contraceptive but to treat my "dysmenorrhea" which is the medical term for severely painful menstrual cramps). For whatever reason the pharmacy switched me to Vestura last month and assured me that it was another generic for Yaz just like Gianvi. IT IS NOTHING LIKE GIANVI. The week I was on Vestura was the WORST WEEK OF M ... Show Full Comment

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I have been taking Yaz/Gianvi for about three years now, (not as a contraceptive but to treat my "dysmenorrhea" which is the medical term for severely painful menstrual cramps). For whatever reason the pharmacy switched me to Vestura last month and assured me that it was another generic for Yaz just like Gianvi. IT IS NOTHING LIKE GIANVI. The week I was on Vestura was the WORST WEEK OF MY ENTIRE LIFE. My menstrual cramps were stronger than usual, my flow was heavier but more importantly I felt so depressed to the point that I actually cried myself sick. I was so irritable, everyone and everything was pissing me off. I had absolutely no energy, motivation or interest in anything. I take Adderall on an as needed basis but even on the maximum permitted dose it was completely ineffective which I had never experienced before. I strongly do not recommend taking this pill - especially if you are on, and happy with Yaz or Gianvi.
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Reviewer: Nikki, 25-34 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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Since switching from Gianvi to Vestura, I have become sluggish with no energy and my acne has gone crazy! Its become harder for me to lose weight!

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Since switching from Gianvi to Vestura, I have become sluggish with no energy and my acne has gone crazy! Its become harder for me to lose weight!
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