Kariva User Reviews & Ratings (Page 5)

• kk0...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 18, 2015

For Birth Control "I started taking Kariva in September after talking with my doctor about my family medical history. For the first month, it worked perfectly! My skin looked healthy and bright, however, a week after my period (which lasted a normal 4 days), I started my period again. I typically have a light flow with little cramps, but the flow has increased to the point where I have to change a tampon and pad almost every hour! I've been tracking my period progress for the month that I've been on it. My sex drive hasn't changed, but I am extremely dry and experienced discomfort during sex. I should be starting my third month on Kariva, but I have made the decision to contact my doctor and to search for an alternative."

• Anonymous
• November 3, 2021

For Birth Control "I’ve been on Kariva for almost 2 years, and when I got off the pill, I felt completely like a new person. This pill made me extremely emotional, I was always crying and always tired. I had a lot of anxiety and had so much brain fog. The day I decided to stop taking it was the best day of my life. I’m so much happier, better off."

• Chr...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• December 1, 2021

For Birth Control "It did clear up my skin, but I had constant breakthrough bleeding, and I was VERY emotional. You know when you are very agitated and emotional before your period? Well, I was constantly like that while taking this. The negative outweighs the benefits, and I was on it for almost a year."

• kai...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 15, 2021

For Birth Control "I started taking Kariva to improve my skin, and it only got worse. After only a week on this pill, I started feeling horrible depression and anxiety, plus my skin was breaking out worse than before. I went from having zero symptoms on my previous pill to having all the symptoms in the book: breakouts, weight gain, lower back pain, horrible periods, mood swings, etc. This was only after about 2 weeks on the pill. I just finished my sugar pills and couldn’t switch back to my old pill soon enough. Would not recommend this pill to anyone who has a history of depression and anxiety."

• Lin...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 1, 2021

For Birth Control "Once the medication fully kicked into my system, it started giving me severe migraines and seizures. I experienced bad mood swings, acne, and weight gain on this stuff as well. I was previously functionally healthy, but now, because of this pill, I’m essentially bedridden with MS-like symptoms. Given that doctors don’t pay much attention to migraine/seizure patients or to reproductive problems, especially from my demographic, I’m still dealing with the debilitating symptoms. This medication was essentially pushed onto me as the only treatment for bad period cramping (no previous fibroid or PCOS diagnosis). This medication made my life an absolute living nightmare. Be very careful, especially if you have any underlying conditions or odd feelings about this whatsoever. If I can even help one person stay out of my position, that would help me to sleep at night."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 19, 2023

For Birth Control "Switched to this pill after I started to have breakthrough bleeding on Apri. In these two months, my anxiety has heightened to levels I didn’t know possible, I’ve become so tired, and nothing fixes it. Worst brain fog, no sex drive, dryness, and I can’t even drink water without feeling bloated/puffy. Not to mention that I’m extremely nauseous when my period comes."

• Lea...
• March 15, 2016

For Birth Control "I've had a pretty good experience with this birth control. I didn't experience any mood swings or weight gain. I actually lost a bit of weight the two times I switched to Kariva from a different birth control. Overall, I felt better on this birth control than any other that I have taken. The big issue that I had is that after taking it for a couple of months, I would get breakthrough bleeding in the middle of the month. The bleeding would last so long that it was pretty much a second period. It was a bit frustrating being on my period for half of the month. It might have decreased my sex drive a bit too."

• Mer...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 11, 2022

For Birth Control "I’m 23 years old and recently got diagnosed with PCOS. In October of 2021, my gyn placed me on Kariva to help with the symptoms of PCOS (acne, missed period for months, body hair). Instantly, my skin began to break out 10 times worse, but I remembered my gyn mentioning a purging period, so I continued to use the bc. Over the course of the 4 months I was on this pill, not only did my skin look terrible, but my mental health was in the gutters. I was crying every day, I was super paranoid about literally every little thing, I had suicidal thoughts and so much more than I never thought could happen to me. Often, you hear people talking about what bc does to them, but you never think you’d ever be in that position, and that’s what I thought. After giving it a chance, I returned to my gyn, and she took me off of them, and within days, my sanity returned. I’ve been off the pill for 1 month, and I can’t explain how grateful I am."

• Mad...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 18, 2016

For Birth Control "I am 18 and Kariva was the first birth control I was prescribed. Definitely does its job birth control-wise, there was some prolonged spotting after my first period on the pill, but my flow was steady after that. No weight changes, however, I noticed it did nothing to help my acne, which was a factor in starting birth control. My first week on the pill, I experienced heavy nausea and diarrhea, so first-timers, keep that in mind. The worst part about the experience in general was the mood swings. I have always been an anxious person by nature, but Kariva increased my level of self-consciousness, stress, and feeling of uneasiness. I also experienced some bouts of depression. All in all, it could work well for some, but I have just switched my b.c. brand."

• Anonymous
• April 12, 2010

For Birth Control "I tried this for several months and loved everything about it except the migraine headaches that I would experience about 2-3 times a month, and nothing would help them go away. So not sure if it's the fillers that bothered me, but I am contacting my doctor to get something different. I didn't gain weight, I didn't have mood swings, and everything was fine except the headaches."

• mia...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 25, 2016

For Birth Control "My doctor started me on Kariva after having a terrible experience with Chateal, which gave me terrible acne. My skin started clearing up almost immediately. I do have times when I'm just in a mood due to the extra hormones, but I have not experienced any nausea or pain with this medication. Overall, I have no true complaints about this."

• Do...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 14, 2016

For Birth Control "I was switched to Kariva because it was a generic version of the current birth control I was on. I do not recommend it. I would have my period normal one month, and then I would get it again 2 weeks later. The second period would last for 2 weeks. It was great for controlling acne, and I only gained 3 pounds being on it. It seemed to keep my mood swings down. The bad thing with it is I stopped taking it 2 months ago, and I have not had a period since. I did a pregnancy test with my doctor, and they verified that I was not pregnant. Downside of this is I went back to my regular birth control, and I cannot start taking it until my period starts again."

• noo...
• July 19, 2021

For Birth Control "I’m still currently on Kariva and have been for 3 years now. It is extremely reliable and does prevent pregnancy. However, I never cramped until I started taking it, and they are severe cramps. I used to cramp all throughout the month, but that has gone back to normal, and I only cramp while on my period. I will say, the reviews are true. I do experience depression and anxiety, and I’m positive it’s a side effect from Kariva. However, it does its job well, and I always feel protected. So I would recommend it to anyone wanting to get on birth control. It’s also a combination pill instead of a progesterone-only pill, which I really love because I have some wiggle room if I accidentally miss a pill. It also got rid of my acne! I love my skin very much since taking it."

• Anonymous
• February 10, 2009

For Birth Control "This pill worked fine for birth control, but I felt really down for about 2 weeks before my period. My mood swings were horrible."

• Anonymous
• May 11, 2009

For Birth Control "I have been on this pill for about a year, and I have lost 30 pounds. I am a little bit more moody, but I think that it is worth it."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 6, 2013

"Love this. Cleared my skin up, made my period so light and my cramps disappear. I was a bit moody for the first month, but that went away."

• tan...
• April 12, 2012

For Birth Control "Love this pill. All birth control pills cause side effects, but this one is the best for me. A nice plus was fuller breasts."

• ano...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 30, 2020

For Birth Control "Helped my skin! Haven't noticed any negative side effects. So far, very happy."

• ltn...
• January 25, 2010

For Birth Control "I've been on Kariva for almost 5 years and absolutely loved it! No weight gain, but sometimes moody and have cramps, but that's normal."

• Ano...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 7, 2020

For Birth Control "This pill gave me depression, and I gained weight. I went on it to regulate my periods, and even though I finally got it when I was supposed to, it was extremely heavy and painful."

• Cbu...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 18, 2022

For Birth Control "I was prescribed Kariva... Three weeks later, I had a stroke."

• Anonymous
• December 28, 2009

"I have been on this for about 4 years now. This is a great pill, I have not experienced any side effects whatsoever. I do not plan on switching until I decide to have children."

• Ave...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• November 25, 2024

For Birth Control "I don't mind it, I've been taking it for around 5 years now. I had changes in the beginning with mood and weight, but it evens out after a few months. I've had no issues since."

• Deb...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• May 7, 2019

For Birth Control "AVOID AT ALL COSTS. I had constant vomiting, loss of appetite, hot-to-cold flashes, shaking, dizziness, to name a few. I wouldn’t give this to my worst enemy. A true nightmare."

• kat...
• November 10, 2015

For Birth Control "Woud not recommend! This product has given me awful breakouts and a month-long period."