Reviewer: New User, 35-44 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months

Comment:
I took this drug for one month only because my pharmacy discontinued Kariva. The side effects are awful and include intermittent headaches,dryness, and just an overall feeling of sickness. I know that users are advised to take birth control for three months to allow the body time to adjust; however, I have no desire to continue this drug. I would NOT recommend this drug.

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I took this drug for one month only because my pharmacy discontinued Kariva. The side effects are awful and include intermittent headaches,dryness, and just an overall feeling of sickness. I know that users are advised to take birth control for three months to allow the body time to adjust; however, I have no desire to continue this drug. I would NOT recommend this drug.
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Reviewer: jlu, 35-44 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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terrible .. instead Kariva i feel very sick migraine...gain weight ... dry mouth... bloating... swing mood ..feel like different person brrrrr not recommended

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terrible .. instead Kariva i feel very sick migraine...gain weight ... dry mouth... bloating... swing mood ..feel like different person brrrrr not recommended
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Reviewer: new user, 35-44 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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I was originally taking mircette. Then pharmacy switched to Kariva, which was effective, but caused vaginal dryness. Viorele has caused dryness and weight gain.

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I was originally taking mircette. Then pharmacy switched to Kariva, which was effective, but caused vaginal dryness. Viorele has caused dryness and weight gain.
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Reviewer: Anonymous, 19-24 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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I have taken Kariva for years, but the manufacturer recently changed over to Viorele. I have never had any issues with side effects with any drug, even the harshest of medications. Within 24 hours of taking Viorele, I began to feel nauseous, tired, weak, bloated, have intermittent headaches, and just feel awful in general. I rarely get sick and I can think of no other reason besides this medicatio ... Show Full Comment

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I have taken Kariva for years, but the manufacturer recently changed over to Viorele. I have never had any issues with side effects with any drug, even the harshest of medications. Within 24 hours of taking Viorele, I began to feel nauseous, tired, weak, bloated, have intermittent headaches, and just feel awful in general. I rarely get sick and I can think of no other reason besides this medication that could be causing these side effects. I have felt like this for several days now. The pharmacist advised me that there are no differing side effects from Kariva. I was told at the pharmacy that I would be receiving this new medication in place of Kariva. I highly advise speaking with your doctor before going on this drug. It has definitely been a terrible experience for me. Is anyone else having the same issues?
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