Gildess Fe 1/20 User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)

• Anonymous
• April 3, 2016

For Birth Control "I'm on the first month of this pill and have had NO bleeding but all the cramping and gas. The symptoms only effect my mood so far no nausea. The mood swings are bad enough and since there is no bleeding I was super paranoid I had somehow gotten pregnant so I took a test and it came up negative twice. I have also gotten some kind of yeast or bacterial infetion....lovely. I'm not sure when I will get my period but so far it has been working ok."

• Amber
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 10, 2016

For Birth Control "RUN THE OTHER WAY! I started on Gildess because the mail order pharmacy chose it as a substitute to my normal brand. I've been on it for 2 months and I'm up 9 pounds so far despite doing the 21 day fix over the past month. Called my gyno and she asked me to come in immediately. Rapid weight gain like that is apparently not good. Other unpleasant side effects seem to be alternating between rage and depression, acne on my face, neck and chest (oh baby!) zero libido, long, heavy periods with a decent amount of cramping and migraines. Having another kid wouldn't be as bad as another month on this pill."

• Tutsy
• September 4, 2014

For Birth Control "Made me moody mid cycle and really pms-y the week before my period. I lost my period for a while there and they tried me on this birth control to help it start up again. I didn't gain weight until about 6 months of taking it, I started to baloon up from 117-132lbs. I'm not very tall so it was noticeable. It made it hard to lose weight. It's been a week since I've stopped the birth control and I already feel less hungry and less puffy. Losing the weight will be no problem now I feel. This compared to others was much better, but not for me long term."

• Haytow
• May 8, 2016

For Birth Control "This is my second month on it. I switched from Junel to this since the pharmacy I go to doesn't carry Junel any longer. I have had no negative side affects and no pregnancy. I was nervous at first because everyone is so negative about it. But hey guess what? Everyone's body is different and will experience different side affects. So if this is a new BC for you. Give it a chance."

• Bri
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 9, 2016

For Birth Control "Beware of this birth control. At first I started off with the 1.5 Gildess fe and it was beautiful no breakouts or anything. Since I did well with that, my Doctor upgraded me to Gildess 1/20 and for the past 3 months I started it in March. I have been experiencing the worst side effects. Even with me not missing any pill and taking them at the right time. I feel like I'm pregnant and I'm not. It's to the point where I had taken 3 pregnancy test and they came out negative and is going to take another test since this medication is really making me think that and I just want to be sure. Talk to your doctor to see what birth control is the best for your body hormones."

• Flori...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 14, 2015

For Birth Control "Hi, I am 21. This is my first BC so I really have nothing to compare with. Readin all the reviews- that the only comparison I can make. I love it. No cramps, light to none preriod. 3 days max... Mood swing is only 1day before the period but I think I even ghad those before BC lol That's it :)"

• Candy...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 17, 2015

For Acne "I'm 21 years old and this pill has helped clear my acne and has stopped my period cramps. Ive been taking birth control since i was 16 and this has been the best one with less side effects. When i first stared it, it gave me migraines but that quickly went away after the first month. I am really happy with this pill"

• Rebecca...
• September 6, 2015

For Birth Control "Let me say since starting this birth control I haven't had a period for 6 years, a little spotting here or there but nothing I was concerned about. I really liked it up in til now. This spring I have had a rash from the side of my temples behind my ears to around my throat. I have breast and nipple tenderness which hurts bad I have headaches more then usual. When my rash first happened I thought it was dermatitis so I went to the dermatologist which she proscribed me a higher dosage of hydrocortisone to try. Let's say it calmed it down but never went away. So I did a little more research on the web and found out it could be hormone imbalance from the birth control which totally made sense I looked up the side effects and it described me."

• Lise
• October 7, 2015

For Birth Control "I've been on birth control since I was 16 to help with my cramps and PMS. I'm 21 and recently switched to this birth control because of insurance coverage. I gained 20 pounds, extreme drowsy-ness, always tired, a lot of spotty and terrible acne which I've never had before. The estrogen levels are too high and I don't recommend this pill"

• Halle...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 8, 2015

For Birth Control "I've been on this pill for about 6 months now. The first month, I bled almost nonstop and my hair seemed to be falling out a lot more than usual, but I stuck with it and now I have no side effects. I used to have seven day, extremely painful periods, but now I bleed for about 4 days per month and it is really light, which is wonderful!"

• ASano
• October 7, 2015

For Birth Control "So the pro is, it's prevented pregnancy and made me go up a cup size. Oh and my acne has cleared up. Cons: the first month went well. I'm on month 3 of takin it and let me tell you... I've been bleeding/spotting for about 34 days now. It's annoying. And when I start spotting heavily, I get severe cramping. It's interfered with my sex life and moods. I do get mood swings but I'm thinking it's because I am so tired of bleeding. I've gained about 5 pounds, which isn't too bad for switching birth control."

• dbua
• July 10, 2015

For Birth Control "Gildess is my first ever birth control pills. Pro: didn't get pregnant Cons: 1. I've been getting my period every 1.5-2 weeks! And when I'm not on my period I get bad yeast infections, regardless of me taking probiotics to prevent that from happening. I have no sex life because of that (how ironic). I've been very emotional to the point of not recognizing my own behavior. My skin became very sensitive, I'm always getting rashes and irritations. It's been 2 months, I'm waiting one more miserable month and then will try to switch."

• Anonymous
• July 26, 2015

For Birth Control "I've been on this pill for over a year, I've never had any problems with it in the beginning except a little spotting in between periods and headaches at first. Now I absolutely hate it and am thinking about not taking it anymore because all of the sudden my periods are starting to mess up and I don't like that at all. This pill has also made me gain like 15lbs."

• Melll...
• September 8, 2015

For Birth Control "I was prescribed this birth control at a local health clinic. I've been on it for 2 weeks. I've been on birth control since I was 20. I'm currently 24 and this is my first time using this kind. I am not one to write reviews for anything! I feel like I really had to share my experience with this particular issue. How do I say it sucks kindly? Ever since I used this birth control I've been so emotional. I'm not normally an emotional person. This birth control makes me so needy and sad. My boyfriend even told me he thinks something weird is going on with me. I went back to the health clinic to see if I could get a different kind. They said starting a new birth control will effect me in some sort of way and that I should wait it out for 3 mo."

• Sam...
• December 15, 2015

For Birth Control "I absolutely HATE this pill because ever since I started it, I am angrier, more depressed, and I bleed NON STOP!!!!!! Literally Every day since the day I started! I fear becoming anemic because of it.. I do NOT recommend this for anyone."

• kennyp
• December 13, 2015

For Birth Control "I hated this birth control due to the lack of libido, vaginal dryness (during sex), and PERSISTENT YEAST INFECTIONS. The pill also caused me to feel slightly depressed. I gave it 2 stars because it did make my skin look AMAZING! I used the pill for six months and after six months with yeast infections I got off of it. I could not have sex with a yeast infection so the pill became essentially useless. All side effects ceased as soon as stopping this pill."

• Kirsten
• July 23, 2014

For Birth Control "I was on this for 6 months and it was awful. I had the worst mood swings. Then they switched me into Junel Fe for another 6 months. It was just as bad. I had acne. Awful moods. And I understand everyone is different. But for me. It was just awful."

• Dayb
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 1, 2016

For Birth Control "It's the only birth control I've taken recommended by my doctor. No signs of acne or weight gain however I did start getting really bad migraines before my period and during my period. When I get a migraine I know my period is on its way. That's the only downside. My boyfriend does finish in me however I'm extra careful. I take my pills at the same time everyday and I've never missed a pill in 1 year. Being a college student it can be stressful and hard to remember but that's why I have an alarm as well just in case :)"

• IfICo...
• July 17, 2016

For Birth Control "We moved to a new air base and the horrible doctors here refuse to let me have my Minastrin 24 Fe that I was on for TWO YEARS. Those two years were spent on cloud 9 compared to the 7 months on this garbage. On Minastrin I lost 45 pounds, clear skin like never before, good sex drive, not an emotional hurricane, and never got car sick. In 7 months alone on gildess I gained 25 pounds and counting(even with a healthy lifestyle), suffering depression and anxiety, NO sex drive, periods are HORRID, face has exploded more than going through puberty and I am 21, and taking this makes me sick. It's a good thing my husband and I don't want a baby because with the weight gain, break outs and no sex drive-it won't happen while taking this trash pill."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• November 8, 2016

For Birth Control "I have racked my brain trying to remember the name of this birth control. Sad it is discontinued. My favorite out of five brands I have tried. Made me lose 5lbs/mo without changing anything in my life style, i never got pregnant and I never had acne."

• algun...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 29, 2015

For Birth Control "I was prescribed Gildess after being diagnosed with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome to help control my hormones. After about 2 weeks, my migraines started to increase in frequency and severity. Several calls to my OB, and I was advised to continue to take the med for at least 3 months. A month and a half into taking the medication, I woke one night with sharp pain while breathing and in my right shoulder. I thought I pulled something or bruised a rib, so I kind of just rested and relaxed for the weekend with no real relief. Monday morning rolls around and I started to have pain radiate from my right shoulder across my chest towards the left, so I went to the ER. Lo and behold, I ended up with Bilateral pulmonary embolisms!"

• I...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 30, 2015

For Menstrual Disorders "I had my period three times the first month, two on the second and two times again on the third. While this BC did not make me gain weight, I don't believe it helped with my acne much. I called my dr after the third month and she switched me to something different... just hope this won't be as bad as this pill... expect to be on your period the whole three first months, really.."

• TinyBit
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 10, 2016

For Birth Control "I started taking this for birth control. I have been on it for 1.5 months, and I have no issues with it now. The first couple of weeks were rough as far as mood swings/over-emotional responses to things. I was also slightly nauseous at times for the first week, but nothing unbearable or that would make me stop taking it. I still got a little emotional starting back up, after my placebo week, but not as bad and it went away after a couple of days. My period was much lighter than usual, which was very nice. Overall, I haven't had a bad experience and my side effects were what I expected for starting any birth control. No major issues, I'm pretty happy with it so far."

• Notha...
• June 18, 2016

For Birth Control "I've been on this BC for 2 months now Anytime I eat I throw up about 30 mins later. It also has given me very bad acne. I used to not have any and now I get cystic pimples on the regular. For the first month it made me feel crazy because I was having mood swings but that got better. But I am switching BC now because I can't take the throwing up. I know that it could be great from someone but it wasn't for me."

• Bby
• June 2, 2016

For Birth Control "I had been taking this BC for about three months. I always bled before the fourth week. Each month bleeding earlier than the month before. Didn't gain weight. Did not break out as bad as the first BC I was previously on (Sprintec). Then out of no where, MOOD SWINGS. & when I say mood swings, I'm talking a full 180. One minute things would be fine, then the next, I'm crying & ready to cut off the head the person closest to me. Today I started Xulane. I'm hoping that this will not make me gain weight, break out, or cramp like a lot of the reviews have stated. Hopefully no more mood swings! best part about these pills, I DID NOT GET PREGNANT."