Mili and Acne: What Users Say

• Ste...
• February 14, 2021

For Birth Control "First, I would like to say that this is the first time I've ever been on BC. I'm 25 years old and I'm in a serious, committed relationship. I've been looking at these reviews on the BC pill Mili, a pill that I was prescribed. I'm taking it for my irregular period, cramps, and heavy periods. I do not struggle with acne, never did. While reading the comments, it appears to me that a majority have previously taken another form, or at least a type of BC pill before starting Mili. More often than not, your body will go whack because of the new hormones you are introducing, not to mention some other forms of BC may not mix well after your body has been regulated on a different pill for a while. So, keep that in mind. I just started taking Mili. Overall, I'm not experiencing anything major like headaches, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, breakouts, etc. Do not let others' reviews scare you. No one said that taking BC was going to ever be a 5 star experience."

• 14a...
• April 21, 2021

For Birth Control "It seems like most of the negative reviews are from people that switched to Mili from Sprintec. This is the first form of birth control I’ve ever been on, and I have no side effects. I’ve been taking Mili for almost 4 months, and my periods are regular, no acne, no weight gain, etc. I recommend Mili for people that are taking birth control for the first time or that haven’t been on birth control for a while. I’ve heard coming off birth control is a process (even if switching to another form), and it seems like Mili is being prescribed in an emergency situation since there is a shortage of Sprintec, which could be causing people’s hormones to go out of whack. The only negative thing I have to say is that the pills are very small, and it is easy to drop them when taking them out of the pack. That’s the only thing holding me back from giving a 10/10."

• Jan...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 14, 2021

For Birth Control "I was switched to Mili by my doctor who assured me it was the same as my Sprintec I was on for years. It is not the same at all. Horrible cystic acne emerged, which I haven't had in 20 years, with terrible stomach cramping and upset with bloating. Miserable. Luckily, I had an old pack of Sprintec left and took that instead. Within 2 days, I am feeling like my old self. Hopefully, I can get more. Mili is NOT the same as Sprintec. Something is off. I don't care what the pharmacy or doctor says, it is different."

• Ken...
• March 6, 2021

For Birth Control "My pharmacy ran out of Sprintec, so I tried Mili. The first two days I had cramps that felt like some food poisoning. I felt weak and non-motivated. I couldn’t even wear my contacts, and I kept drinking water. The worst was the migraines on days 5 and 6. I started breaking out (my skin never does). I started getting strange hot flashes and also chills. I even started sneezing, and I’m someone who never sneezes. I started to wonder why I was so bloated. I knew it was the medication after 6 days. The sixth day was the worst: the headache wouldn’t subside. I cleared my throat over 40 times in the last few days. I felt like I couldn’t even speak because the headache was so bad, like pounding on the sides of my head."

• rin...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 20, 2021

For Birth Control "I made an account just to comment on how incredibly bad this birth control is. I was on Estarylla for a while, but then switched to Mili. Ever since taking it, I have had the absolute WORST depressive and anxiety attacks to the point where I think I’m going insane. It was never like this taking Estarylla, but my experience with that other brand was bad too. My periods have gotten heavier and more painful since taking this brand. My acne was cleared with Estarylla, but Mili has given me more acne. This birth control has pretty much made me miserable."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 26, 2019

For Birth Control "I started Mili so I could just skip my periods. Everything was fine with the first pack, but once I started my second pack, it started spotting, heavier and heavier into a full-blown period that hadn't stopped, and it has been about to be 2 weeks. I have felt depressed and have gotten painful breakouts on my face, and I don't have acne. I also feel nauseous and bloated most of the time. I'm going to give it till the end of the month, and then I think I will stop because I'd rather have a period than go through this."

• Ann...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 23, 2021

For Birth Control "Overall, I’m happy with this Mili birth control pill. I switched from Junel Fe after seeing my doctor for pelvic pain. My doctor put me on Mili continuously due to a suspected hormone imbalance. And she was right. The first three-week transition was rough; acne, tender breasts, anxiety, nausea, irritability, but it actually cleared up on my second pack. I feel great now and have little to no cramping. I only had breakthrough bleeding once during the switch (since I’m skipping placebos). I plan to keep using it as long as nothing crazy pops up. The only thing I can note is that I’m more emotional from time to time, but I think that’s the ebb and flow of the month anyway. I do have headaches a little more often, but nothing severe."

• Cal...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 14, 2021

For Birth Control "Honestly, it's awful. I was unable to get Sprintec, which I've been on for 13 years, and I ended up getting Mili and was told it was the same. It is NOT! I want to cry all the time, I have to force myself to eat because I have no appetite, and my stomach doesn't feel happy. I've always had anxiety, but this has brought it up a whole level. I'm also breaking out like crazy. I'm trying to resolve my prescription because if I don't take my pills, I get cysts, so I'm in a lose/lose situation. This is a terrible pill."

• mac...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 11, 2021

For Birth Control "I started taking Mili after my pharmacy said they had run out of my usual Sprintec. Let me tell you... irregular periods, hormonal outbursts, acne, bloating, irregular periods, inability to sleep. I couldn't finish the final pack because I was miserable. The pharmacist claimed this was the same pill, but it's absolutely not. I ended up having to call my doctor, the pharmacy, and the insurance company to make sure that from now on, I get Sprintec every month, even if it means special ordering it. I will never ever use Mili again."

• Ros...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 19, 2021

For Birth Control "Was switched to Mili from Sprintec with no warning. Have been on it a month and I’ve been experiencing stomach issues and horrible acne on my chin. I’ve never had acne in my life, and this acne is painful. I am calling my doctor to be switched back immediately to switch back. Do not take this birth control!"

• Con...
• April 26, 2021

For Birth Control "I was on Sprintec for 3-4 years when all of a sudden the pharmacy would call to say my script is ready for pick up and name something I never heard of, so I ignored it. I went 2 months without birth control, then I started this new pill on a Sunday. I'm on month 3 of taking Mili. I cry for days, anxiety at its worst, I'm constantly bloated to the point that a 7-month pregnant coworker and I were comparing hardness of our bellies, always thirsty, and this acne on my chin is so damn bad I want to dig my skin off. All of these things I assumed were just regular woman things, and my chin I blamed on the mask, but I've been wearing a mask for 2 years and this is recent. This pill is the worst. I accidentally found this thread while trying to search to see why I couldn't get the Sprintec anymore. Never did I imagine that so many others have been experiencing the exact same things from this pill. It's the worst. I am rating a 3 because, well, it prevents pregnancy..."

• Uni...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 6, 2019

For Birth Control "I'm on my second week of taking Mili. I started taking the pill the first Monday after my period, as directed by my doctor. So far, mood is fine, no abnormal bleeding, no headaches or nausea. I am experiencing breast tenderness. I used to experience anxiety, but after taking the pill, the anxiety is less. I have mild acne, but it is too early in the month to see if it's getting better. It all depends on the person, so I guess you will have to experience Mili for yourself. These reviews were helpful for me because everyone's experiences were different, and so was mine."

• Abb...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 13, 2019

For Birth Control "This stuff is terrible. My pharmacy keeps switching me back and forth between Mili and Estarylla and Mononessa, and every time I take Mili, I break out into horrible acne, my anxiety escalates significantly, and I have crazy mood swings. Worst birth control I’ve ever taken! This stuff should be discontinued."

• Not...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 25, 2020

For Birth Control "So I’ve been on Mili birth control pill for about four weeks now. I noticed nausea in the 3rd week the most. The rest of the time, just some cramping and light spotting. I would spot on and off or every night so far for about a month. It’s not horrible though, just somewhat annoying. I’m going to continue with it and see if my body gets adjusted to it. Also noticed an increase in painful acne, but not too much. The last week with the placebo pills has been painful cramps though."

• Anonymous
• July 2, 2019

For Birth Control "This was the worst birth control I have ever been on. The pill for me, in general, hasn't been that great, and I found myself calling my doctor every month for a new prescription. None of mine were as bad as this one. I have been on this pill for two months now and have not stopped bleeding. This has never happened with me and birth control. My mood is constantly down, and I am very irritable all the time. My weight went up about 10 pounds, and my skin is breaking out like crazy. Please save yourself from all of this and try anything else but this brand."

• Ano...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 8, 2021

For Birth Control "I was on Sprintec for a year and never had any bad side effects. My doctor gave me Mili and said that they were the same medicine and that nothing should change. I've been taking it for less than a week, and I have had headaches, horrible nausea, acne breakouts, and I'm always tired. DO NOT get fooled into thinking that Mili and Sprintec are the same thing, they are not."

• Nia...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 3, 2020

For Birth Control "Took this birth control Mili pill for about 2 weeks, and the 2nd week, my skin has gone nuts. I am getting huge, painful bumps in the weirdest spots on my face. After working so long to get my skin clear, this is an absolute no for me. I will not be continuing this at all, it has also made my face extremely oily and extended the length of my acne. Most of my breakouts before were small and would clear up within 2 days. My skin is now burning from my favorite tea tree serum, and my acne now appears as if I have been picking it, which I have not. I am beyond upset and disappointed with this generic version, it genuinely sucks."

• Yik...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 16, 2023

For Birth Control "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."

• ing...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 9, 2019

For Birth Control "So bad. I used to be on Estraylla or whatever, and was switched to Mili. I had very bad mood swings, cried excessively, was angry a lot, got acne, etc. I know my usual birth control would also make me a bit moody, but this was over the top."

• iwn...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 15, 2019

For Birth Control "I was put on Mili after Mononessa was discontinued, as it is supposed to be the same hormones and same strength, but I had the worst experience! My hair fell out, I had cystic acne the whole time I was on this medication and had really bad migraines. I was constantly bloated and depressed. This medication is AWFUL!"

• Sla...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 22, 2021

For Birth Control "I would not recommend this to anyone. This was prescribed as a substitute to Sprintec and has made me extremely nauseous during the 7 days I’ve been on it. So sick to the point I had to take time off work before finally stopping the dosage. My acne has also gotten worse, and my stomach is bloated and painful. These are the most extreme side effects I’ve had from a birth control in over 12 years of taking various brands. Would give a negative score if possible."

• use...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 29, 2021

For Birth Control "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."

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

For Birth Control "My 17-year-old daughter was switched from Sprintec to Mili by the 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 - the worst acne I have ever seen. Took her dermatologist, who threw an oral antibiotic and cream at it. Just saw these reviews... yah, appointment with the 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!"

• Daw...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 23, 2021

For Birth Control "This birth control is terrible. I was switched from Sprintec after taking it for 6 years, and I’ve been on Mili 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."

• Daw...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 23, 2021

For Birth Control "This birth control is terrible. I was switched from Sprintec after taking it for 6 years, and I’ve been on Mili 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."