Mili for Birth Control User Reviews (Page 5)

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 13, 2022

"I took this medicine for a few months and had the WORST anxiety I have ever had - and I never had anxiety before taking this. It also made me extremely nauseous and feel like I was going to faint all the time. I wouldn’t recommend this medication to ANYONE. I’ve been off for 3 weeks and I am slowly starting to feel like myself again."

• Berts...
• November 22, 2020

"I have taken Sprintec and Previfem for years without too many side effects. I have never had any issues with cramps or heavy painful period and haven’t experienced that with Mili or any of the other brands. The pharmacy was out of the my usual so they gave me Mili, which I have never previously taken. I haven’t experienced anything unusual except the increased anxiety. With previfem the week before I would get my period I would be slightly emotionally but that would go away as soon as I started the placebo pills. However with Mili I feel anxious more often and had a few anxiety attacks which I haven’t had in years. Some other reviews said the anxiety faded after a few months so I’m going to give it another month. If it doesn’t help I’m going call the doctor and switch."

• 23463
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 27, 2023

"Never had any crazy side effects from this, no bleeding, no spotting, but I would get more of an increased appetite which is helpful for someone like myself taking Adderall. It helps balance out my hunger because Adderall makes you not hungry, and this birth control does give me that appetite I need. I have taken it for years. 2 months ago I had refilled my Mili tablets online; however, instead of giving me my regular Mili tablets that I am used to, Walgreens has instead decided to give me another birth control for my refill called ESTARYLLA. Since taking this new birth control I HATE it! Now I’m spotty, and I’m not hungry now even without taking Adderall. I have absolutely no appetite, so now I am on here reviewing this birth control because it makes me realize how grateful I am for what Mili tablets have done for me throughout the years compared to this new birth control! With Mili tablets, the PROS are I have not had really any bad side effects, the pill is small, so it’s easy to swallow."

• cam
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 3, 2023

"My experience with Mili has been overall a 10/10. Most people who are reviewing have been on a different birth control before using Mili and that's what the issue is. Mili gave me 0 side effects, I'm the same weight, I still don't get acne. The great thing is it really benefited my cramps and PMS. I love it."

• Meh
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 22, 2020

"Mili is not the worst birth control. With this birth control my acne has cleared up a lot but on the other hand my cramps have been really bad. I’ve been having migraines and I’m spotting everyday. Nonstop for the past week and it’s only my second week taking it. Definitely a no go for me."

• Shannon
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 29, 2023

"My doctor switched me to this birth control from Norethindrone because he said Mili tablets work better. I was taking Mili tablets for 3 months and it started causing me to break out on my forehead really bad. I'm 39 years old and don't get acne anymore, but this caused raised red bumps primarily on my forehead. I stopped taking them and my acne cleared up. No other side effects, except for that. I am sexually active and it helped prevent pregnancy, but I'm switching my birth control to something I know has worked for me before."

• Happy...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 27, 2021

"I personally started taking Mili as my first type of birth control pill and I absolutely love it! I didn’t get any wicked side effects, and it’s made my period easier to manage because it’s lightened the flow! I’m sorry that not everyone has had a similar experience, but I personally really love this pill!"

• Maddy
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 11, 2020

"Mixed feelings, it greatly improved my skin and didn't make me gain weight which was great. However it did not help my bleeding, by the 4th month I had my period for 16 days. In addition, it made me feel anxious and not myself (as someone who doesn’t suffer from anxiety or depression this was incredibly unusual). I noticed within the 2nd week of getting off of it my sex drive increased."

• H24
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 27, 2020

"I only used Mili for just about two months and I gained over 20 pounds, I had just switched from Sprintec that helped me lose over 100 pounds the year prior. The mood swings and aches are terrible, if you are thinking about trying this I suggest anything else. Cheap though."

• user
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 29, 2021

"I was incredibly worried about starting this BC due to all the negative reviews. Like a lot of other people here, I got switched from Sprintec to Mili. I have been taking Sprintec for 10+ years so I was leery about trying the generic brand, especially seeing everyone's bad experiences with it. I am pleasantly surprised with Mili. I have had NONE of the bad side effects aside from a bit of manageable acne. I think Mili has actually improved my mood - my depression is doing much better on this BC than on Sprintec. Everyone is different of course, but Mili has been working out great for me."

• SMS
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• June 16, 2023

"I had been on several birth controls that gave me bad side effects such as weight gain/water retention and nausea to the point of puking. Once I went on this one the side effects went away and I have been on this one for a few years with no issues."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 7, 2019

"I started taking the Mili contraceptive pill on a Sunday, and the next day I had the WORSE migraine ever. I have had a migraine for the last 4 days and it will not go away. This medicine gave me TERRIBLE MOOD SWINGS and severe aches in my neck and shoulder area. I had to be prescribed migraine medication. I am currently waiting to be transferred to a different birth control. DO NOT TAKE!"

• ASP
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 5, 2021

"This is the worst experience I've ever had with a birth control, or any medicine for that matter. I've been on it for two weeks and it's making me miserable. I haven't eaten in 3 days because the nausea is so severe. Cold water is the only thing I can even think about keeping down. I've become very depressed and am much more anxious than I was before. I've had these problems in the past, but they were well controlled and this medicine has set me back. I've stopped taking the pills and cannot wait for it to fully leave my body."

• Frust...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 26, 2021

"My 17 year old daughter was switched from Sprintec to Mili by pharmacist who said Sprintec is no longer available, but assured us Mili is the same thing just a different manufacturer. She broke out in cystic acne all over her face and chin. It is horrible - worst acne I have ever seen. Took her dermatologist, who threw oral antibiotic and cream at it. Just saw these reviews... yah, appointment with Doctor tomorrow. No more Mili. Oh my goodness, if I could post a before Mili and after Mili picture of my beautiful daughter - no one would ever take this medicine. My poor baby girl. This drug should be taken off the market immediately!"

• Dawn
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 23, 2021

"This birth control is terrible. I was switched from Sprintec after taking it for 6 years and I’ve been on Milli for 3 months and I’m miserable. Random cramping throughout the month, irregular periods, bloating like crazy, and breaking out like crazy!! I haven’t had acne for about 4 years and now I’m breaking out bad. I do not recommend this birth control at all. I will be calling my doctor immediately."

• Yikes
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 16, 2023

"I was so relieved to see I'm not the only one having major issues with this birth control. Like many, I was on Sprintec and was unexpectedly switched to Mili by my pharmacy. They say it's the same, but I seriously doubt it. I haven't had acne in years, and suddenly I have it again. My mood has always been stable on any other birth control, and now I have horrific mood swings. Literally woke up one day and could not get myself out of bed because I was so depressed. I was terrified of how low I felt. I never felt anything like that before. I have some depression and anxiety, but never like this. The following day, my mood was normal but I had terrible cramps and heavy bleeding that went on for over a week. I'm on my second pack, finishing it out, and calling it quits. I only needed a couple months' worth while my husband fully healed after his vasectomy. Thank God. I'm sure this works for some, but after seeing others with similar experiences, I think there is something off with Mili."

• Miser...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 28, 2021

"I was switched from Sprintec to Mili and just realized today the Mili is causing the many issues I've been experiencing over the last couple months. I never thought to look at the reviews. I am almost finished with my third pack. Irregular bleeding and spotting, then having a large breakthrough period when it wasn't the right time to have one. Random nausea and fullness. I haven't had acne since I was a teenager and have been experiencing awful skin the last couple months. Mood swings, easily tearful (very abnormal for me). I feel exhausted most of the time and experience headaches regularly. I've never written a medication review, but all of these things have happened since starting Mili and have gotten worse, not better, since continuing to take it."

• do...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 14, 2021

"I thought I was crazy until I read all these other reviews of switching from Sprintec to Mili. My GYN and pharmacist both assured me they were the same, however there is NO way that this is the case. I am severely bloated that it is physically painful and I was beginning to think I was somehow pregnant despite no recent sexual activity. It looks and feels like I am 3 months along. Add on the horrible depression and spotting and you have a miserable trifecta. DO NOT TAKE ESPECIALLY IF SWITCHING FROM SPRINTEC."

• Meli
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 4, 2019

"I had been on tri-sprintec for years for acne that was OUTRAGEOUS! Never wanted to go out, etc. Recently switched to this so I could have consistent pills (not fluctuations like most) and go without a period for 3 months. Welp, I've been fatigued, extremely hungry, more irritable & sad than normal, weight fluctuations, waking up super weight down there & spotting/light bleeding!!! First month was fine but I got annoyed when I had to start wearing panty liners & it was enough to mess up my shorts. BC works great for some & terrible for others... I'm going back to my OBGYN next week"

• Aim
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 19, 2021

"The first night I took this birth control I threw up, but my body was just adjusting and that was expected. The more you eat with it, the better you will feel, for me that's how it was at least. I became a bit more emotional in the couple weeks after I started it, but that went down with time. Overall, I think it's about as good as birth control can be."

• Chan
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 12, 2021

"I've been taking the Mili for almost a month now. I've not had much adverse effects from this pill. 2nd and 3rd week developed breast tenderness, also accompanied by regular cramping. No emotional changes. I am thinking it is my body adjusting to the cycle of these pills. I am hoping next 2 months my body will adjust to these or I will switch out for something different."

• Miranda...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 16, 2023

"I had the same experience as a lot of people in these reviews, I was switched to Mili from Sprintec after my pharmacy was out of my Sprintec. My pharmacist assured me it was the same exact thing and same ingredients. It does not feel like that at all. This drug is probably the worst thing I have put in my body. It made my depression 100 times worse, I have had cramps for the past two weeks, and I keep having periods of nausea and feeling fatigued. I feel like a completely different person. This makes me never want to take the pill again."

• Bee
• March 15, 2021

"I was on Sprintec for 5 years until this shortage, so my pharmacist switched me to Mili 2 months ago. If anything, my side effects from Sprintec have gone down. I haven't experienced any of the side effects listed other than more bloating than usual. My food cravings went away (used to have terrible ones on Sprintec), so that's a plus."

• Brit...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 13, 2023

"I read some reviews prior to taking Mili and against my better judgment took them because I needed them and I regret it! I agree with many of the reviews here, unfortunately. For starters, prior to taking my skin recently cleared from hormonal acne, and this completely reversed that- new breakouts seem to form almost daily. Ugh! I have been spotting since taking these and it's been almost 2 months. I thought if I stuck it out, it'd stop- but no! It's been almost 2 weeks since stopping them and I'm still spotting! I'm not a sweet eater at all but now I crave sweets day and night- like waking up and snacking at 2 am. Please try another brand/ form!! This just ain't it, hopefully, this nightmare is over soon."

• Ray
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 22, 2021

"I was originally on Sprintec for almost a year when I was abruptly switched to Estarylla by my pharmacy for a month and then to Mili which I have been taking for the past 3 months or so. I was worried that these switches would cause me to have bad side effects since I had nausea and breast pain when I first started Sprintec, however I couldn't even tell that I had switched medications. I have occasionally spotted mostly right before or after my placebo week but that happened on my other birth control pills as well. I haven't attempted to skip a period because of the spotting, but overall I have no complaints about Mili and the transition between birth control pills was not bad at all."