Nikki User Reviews & Ratings (Page 2)

• Saw...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 4, 2020

For Birth Control "I am in my second week of my second month of this BC and have been nauseous every day, along with having terrible headaches. I honestly feel worse now than I ever did during my pregnancies. Wouldn’t recommend."

• Han...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 12, 2019

For Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder "Nikki was the first form of birth control I have ever taken to make my period symptoms better, and I can say I absolutely recommend this medication. My acne has gotten so much better, I get compliments on how clear my skin is all the time now. Also, I have no symptoms from my period now, where before Nikki, I was throwing up and passing out. Strongly recommend this for anyone who experiences the same symptoms!"

• Cel...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 20, 2021

For Birth Control "I began Nikki after my Paragard IUD had to be removed because it shifted positions. I wasn't comfortable going back to an IUD after that. I also wanted something to help my moderate acne. Once I started Nikki, my acne cleared up within the first pack. I took the pill religiously at the same time, and my doctor thinks that this helped with the benefits. I noticed my body hair grew less thick. My periods last a day and a half with moderate bleeding at worst. I've also had minimal cramping. I did gain ~7 lbs around my butt and lower tummy, which hasn't gone away. I also noticed that my sex drive is decreased. The reason that I'm changing is because my IBS symptoms became severe. I looked into it, and research suggests that Drospirenone can cause/worsen IBS. I think overall Nikki was great but wasn't the perfect fit for me."

• Eri...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 1, 2018

For Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder "I really loved this pill. It seems to get poor reviews online, but it worked wonders for me. Its effect on PMDD helped me manage my appetite surges, cramps, mood swings, migraines, and muscle aches around my menstrual cycle, which were specifically the reasons I started taking this pill. I did not experience side effects, except breast tenderness in the early months."

• Mam...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 27, 2017

For Birth Control "I've taken Yaz since 2006, and I had body issues. They switched to Gianvi, and still no issues. Now they switched to Nikki, and I've gained 10+ pounds in 2 months! I feel so bloated and crappy. I also have migraines. I've asked the pharmacy about it because I thought I was losing my mind and found out many others are having the same problem."

• Lin...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 11, 2021

For Birth Control "I went on Nikki for bad PMS symptoms, acne, and birth control in general. My moods were very stable, my skin was clear, and ultimately I had a great experience on it. No PMS either! Only symptom was that my libido was somewhat lower, and I switched to Lo Loestrin for that for a few months, but I’m about to switch back because I liked this pill a lot better!"

• mac...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 11, 2019

For Acne "I have been on Nikki for about 10 months. I switched from Sprintec because that was making me moody and depressed. I used to suffer with cystic acne, and this cleared my acne miraculously, as well as my moodiness. However, I'm worried it made me gain weight. Has that happened to anyone else?"

• Ang...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 6, 2020

For Birth Control "I had the worst mood swings with this pill, always felt on edge and depressed. As well, it kept me bloated, no weight gain, but I couldn’t lose weight with diet and exercise. I lost 5 lbs within the first week of switching pills."

• Sun...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 12, 2019

For Birth Control "Okay, ladies. Although I know hormones react differently with everyone, I was surprised by all the bad reviews on this pill. I didn’t have any side effects on Nikki other than slight nausea the first week or so. Other than that, everything has been PERFECT, no breakouts, no pregnancy, no long-term nausea (which I have suffered with on other pills). Plus, I get it sent in the mail, and it’s super convenient and affordable."

• Cja...
• April 9, 2021

For Acne "I’ve been on Nikki for 6 1/2 months now. Don’t get discouraged if you read about someone having bad side effects after being on the pill for a week, give the pill time to adjust to your body first. I’ve always been acne-prone, but in Fall of 2020, I started getting severe cystic acne along my neck, jawline, and cheeks. The cysts on my neck were new, so I knew something was wrong internally and did some research and tried Nikki. I didn’t experience any nausea, mood swings, or weight gain :) The first 2 months, I saw no change in my skin. By the end of month 3, I started seeing improvements, and the cysts on my neck were gone. The amount I was breaking out was less, but I was nowhere near clear in month 3 like a lot of people reported. Now I’m 1 week into month 7 and I don’t have 1 bump on my face! I still don’t feel I can say I have CLEAR skin yet because I have a lot of work that needs to be done with scarring and hyperpigmentation, however, I feel healthier, and my face is smooth!"

• Dan...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 31, 2019

For Acne "I’ve been on this Nikki pill for 11 months, and it completely cleared my hormonal acne around my jawline. My oil production has decreased as well. No nausea or headaches, the only side effect for me is that my sex drive is nonexistent. Such a love-hate relationship with Nikki..."

• OKa...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 7, 2019

For Acne "I'm finishing my third pack of Nikki and have FINALLY cleared up my inflammatory/cystic acne. So glad to have been suggested this prescription by my dermatologist. I've not had any other side effects from this medication other than occasional light-headedness, typically only when taken on an empty stomach."

• Kat...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 30, 2021

For Acne "Nikki birth control has been the only thing that has actually cleared my acne, and I have gone through so much to try to cure my acne. It is the only birth control that has worked for me as well, since years ago my favorite was discontinued. It makes my periods shorter, I only spot when I skip my period by taking the next pack, and like I said, it immediately cleared up my skin. It makes me so happy, I feel so good about myself. I have no mood swings and, get this, it actually increased my sex drive! Every other pill I have been on has made me dry, this one literally does the opposite. I am 21, and I am finally comfortable with my birth control!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 11, 2019

For Acne "I have had a great time with Nikki! I had severe pimple face, and after 3 months of use, I barely had any pimples at all. After my second month of use, I had spotting for about 2-3 weeks, but nothing severe. I have not gained or lost weight (however, take into account that I am naturally very skinny and have a fast metabolism). I would and have recommended this birth control."

• Kva...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 20, 2020

For Birth Control "I liked how clear this pill, Nikki, made my skin, but that was really the only positive. I experienced headaches, very heavy periods with bad cramping, and bleeding between periods (at times as heavy as a normal period!). I thought maybe my body needed time to adjust, but after 8 months of feeling like I was bleeding all the time and always in pain, I switched birth control. I love how clear my skin was, but it's not worth it."

• She...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 15, 2019

For Birth Control "I’ve been taking this for probably 8 months from NuRx, and I’m finally making the much-needed switch. I had my daughter about 2 years ago and thought my increasingly crippling depression and no sex drive were just because of stress. Then I talked to my doctor, who said that’s very common with this birth control, and she doesn’t even like to prescribe it because of this! I will say my periods have never been so regular, but it is really frustrating. If I don’t take it at the same exact time every day, I’ll end up having another week-long period. But based on other reviews, I’m glad I finally decided to do some research. Everybody is different, so maybe this will work great for someone else, but definitely not me!"

• Aly...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 3, 2024

For Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder "I've been taking Nikki for about 10 months now. When I started to take it, I was completely terrified from reading all the reviews, scared of depression, scared of blood clots/stroke, nervous about weight gain. This has been amazing for me though. My depression hasn't gotten worse, if anything, it's helped because I had pretty severe PMDD where I would only have one good week a month and then I'd be depressed/a bit suicidal, and would get very physically sick from hormones. I take it continuously, although I've had to take a break every 3 months or so and skip through the placebo pills or I start spotting and cramping. But even so, PMDD is gone, I don't get sick from PMS hormones anymore, and I haven't had any bad side effects or issues. Very worth it and I highly recommend."

• mad...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 1, 2020

For Acne "I have been on Nikki for a month and just finished the first pack. My acne has gone to how it was last summer, but I think my body is still getting used to it. I am a teenager, and the only thing it did for me was give me a slight stomach ache in the first week a couple of times. Also, I haven't had my period for two months! When I was supposed to have it, I had bad cramps, but no blood. I will post an update when I finish the second pack."

• Mor...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 21, 2020

For Birth Control "I have my tubes tied, and I suffer from PPMD and PTLS. I went back on birth control after not taking any for 4 years because I wanted not only extra protection from pregnancy but to get my period symptoms under control. I told my doctor that I used to take Yazmin, so she recommended Nikki this time around. About 3 days in, I started breaking out in pimples in places I normally don’t get them, like on my forehead and around my nose... (I only get acne on my jawline right before starting my period). I am now 3 weeks in and am suffering from HORRIBLE depression, so much that I am suicidal at this point. My sex drive has been nonexistent, and for the life of me, I can’t get wet. This BC has caused a huge strain on my mental health and relationship. I’m only 3 weeks into taking Nikki, but I am going to stop taking it right now, not another pill down the hatch. Terrible and wouldn’t recommend."

• Cee...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 11, 2019

For Birth Control "I was super worried about starting this pill due to all of the negative feedback here, but it’s not bad at all. I used to be on Gianvi, but was put on Nikki due to insurance reasons, and my doctor assured me it should be the same exact experience. I’ve been on Nikki for 2 weeks and haven’t had any negative side effects, except for feeling nauseous a couple of times and feeling super hungry in the middle of the night a few times. No breakouts or weight gain."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 30, 2022

For Birth Control "I am up at 3 AM writing this after having what has now become my nightly routine of crying and questioning the meaning of my life. The depression is so bad that I can’t function on a day-to-day basis. It wasn’t until I looked at my pill pack that I suddenly realized that this severe increase in depression coincided with when I started taking Nikki. I decided to see if other people were experiencing this, and lo and behold, yes."

• jen...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 17, 2020

For Birth Control "I was on this pill for over 6 months, and it was so strange. Birth control is tricky, you don't always know what are symptoms of the birth control or what are natural body occurrences, keep that in mind. However, while on this pill, the only symptom I could recall having was spotting nonstop. After the 4-month mark, it didn't stop. It wasn't that big of a deal, but I stopped having sex because of it and had to wear panty liners all day, every day. While I was on it, I went to a really dark place mentally-to the point where life was not worth it. I suffer from various mental illnesses, so I thought nothing of it until I went to the OBGYN to change my BC (because of the constant spotting), got off Nikki, and literally felt the weight lift off of my shoulders. I felt like an entirely different person. Glad I got off of it, not for me."

• Wic...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 7, 2019

For Birth Control "I was switched from Gianvi birth control to Nikki (generics of each other, same hormones, same dose) by my prescription plan. I wish I had done research prior to taking it. Nikki was the worst birth control experience I've ever had. Only two weeks in, I experienced severe IBS and stomach pain. My anxiety went through the roof, and I became extremely depressed with no appetite, fatigue, poor focus, and no motivation. My breaking point was when the medication began inducing panic attacks, which I had never experienced before. Ultimately, I made the decision to stop taking this birth control, and after a week, I'm beginning to feel like my old self. I would not recommend this birth control to anyone. Please be cautious when switching to generic medications. Just because it has the same active ingredients does not mean the formula will work the same for everybody."

• Ell...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 16, 2019

For Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder "1st time using birth control, and I’m taking it for PMDD & heavy/painful periods. About to finish my 1st pack. I was scared when I first started the pill - lack of emotions, no focus, irritability, a bit of stomach upset. Mood was the worst - I was swinging high and low & felt like I was on a roller coaster. I already struggle with depression/anxiety, so the birth control was worsening my mental health. HOWEVER - I think my body has adjusted to it now & I’m feeling a lot better. My mood is stable & I feel like my focus is back. Been spotting brown & it’s beginning to turn into blood now, but pretty light. I’ve had minor cramping, but it’s nothing compared to before. It’s crazy to have my period so light & not painful. Giving the 3-month trial period a chance to make sure this is a good med for me. All I can recommend for other people is to give it a chance. You can always get off it if you need to...don’t judge the pill based on negative symptoms you have in the first few weeks."

• Ken...
• November 9, 2019

For Acne "I have been on this birth control for a little over a month. It has cleared up my acne a lot. If I forget to take a pill that night, I take it right away the next morning, and I don't have any breakthrough bleeding. I feel like my moods have calmed down a little, but I do get upset kind of easily after starting this pill. I also have noticed barely any weight gain, but my breasts became fuller after starting this pill."