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Kariva

Desogestrel + Ethinyl estradiol

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NuvaRing	7.9	6.29	3.85	86
Kariva	7.14	5.63	3.13	14
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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being

Since taking Kariva, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:

Effect on:	Much Worse	Worse	No Change	Better	Much Better
Appetite	5.4%	10.8%	75.7%	5.4%	2.7%
Balance/Equilibrium	2.7%	5.4%	89.2%	2.7%	0%
Blood Pressure	0%	2.6%	89.5%	2.6%	5.3%
Breathing	2.7%	5.4%	86.5%	2.7%	2.7%
Confidence	7.9%	7.9%	78.9%	0%	5.3%
Coordination/Motor Skills	0%	5.4%	91.9%	0%	2.7%
Digestion	2.7%	8.1%	81.1%	5.4%	2.7%
Emotional Well-being	10.5%	5.3%	55.3%	18.4%	10.5%
Energy	7.9%	13.2%	52.6%	18.4%	7.9%
Eyesight	2.7%	2.7%	83.8%	5.4%	5.4%
Memory	5.3%	10.5%	78.9%	2.6%	2.6%
Mental Clarity	7.9%	5.3%	76.3%	7.9%	2.6%
Pain	2.7%	8.1%	81.1%	5.4%	2.7%
Patience	5.3%	5.3%	73.7%	13.2%	2.6%
Sexual Health	5.4%	0%	70.3%	16.2%	8.1%
Skin Complexion	8.1%	8.1%	51.4%	24.3%	8.1%
Sleep	13.2%	2.6%	63.2%	18.4%	2.6%
Stress Level	7.9%	7.9%	65.8%	7.9%	10.5%

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Commonly Reported Kariva Side Effects

RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:

Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Acne	72.2%	5.6%	5.6%	5.6%	11.1%
Allergic Reaction	96.9%	0%	3.1%	0%	0%
Anxiety	62.5%	12.5%	6.2%	6.2%	12.5%
Blurred Vision	68.8%	25%	0%	0%	6.2%
Breast Tenderness	51.5%	21.2%	15.2%	9.1%	3%
Breathing Difficulties	93.8%	6.2%	0%	0%	0%
Change in Sex Drive	51.5%	21.2%	12.1%	6.1%	9.1%
Cold Symptoms	75%	6.2%	12.5%	0%	6.2%
Confusion	87.5%	12.5%	0%	0%	0%
Depression	68.6%	11.4%	2.9%	11.4%	5.7%
Diarrhea	75%	12.5%	12.5%	0%	0%
Dizziness	79.4%	8.8%	5.9%	0%	5.9%
Drowsiness	62.5%	12.5%	12.5%	0%	12.5%
Fatigue	51.4%	11.4%	14.3%	11.4%	11.4%
Fever	93.8%	0%	0%	0%	6.2%
Gas	75%	12.5%	6.2%	0%	6.2%
Headache	50%	29.4%	8.8%	2.9%	8.8%
Insomnia	81.2%	6.2%	6.2%	0%	6.2%
Irregular Bleeding	72.4%	6.9%	6.9%	10.3%	3.4%
Mood Swings	58.8%	8.8%	8.8%	2.9%	20.6%
Muscle Cramping	62.5%	25%	6.2%	0%	6.2%
Nausea	75%	6.2%	9.4%	3.1%	6.2%
Sensitivity to Light	93.8%	0%	0%	0%	6.2%
Sexual Dysfunction	93.8%	0%	0%	0%	6.2%
Stomach Ache	75%	12.5%	6.2%	0%	6.2%
Yeast Infection	81.2%	12.5%	3.1%	0%	3.1%

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Less Commonly Reported Kariva Side Effects

RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:

Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Abdominal Pain	77.8%	0%	11.1%	0%	11.1%
Anxiety	72.2%	16.7%	0%	5.6%	5.6%
Blurred Vision	83.3%	5.6%	0%	5.6%	5.6%
Breathing Difficulties	88.9%	11.1%	0%	0%	0%
Change in Weight	62.5%	28.1%	3.1%	0%	6.2%
Chest Pain	81.2%	6.2%	6.2%	0%	6.2%
Diabetes	96.9%	0%	0%	0%	3.1%
Eye / Vision Problems	87.5%	6.2%	0%	0%	6.2%
Irregular Bleeding	66.7%	0%	0%	33.3%	0%
Irregular Periods (women)	77.8%	11.1%	5.6%	0%	5.6%
Numbing Sensation	84.4%	6.2%	3.1%	0%	6.2%
Pain in Limbs	81.2%	6.2%	6.2%	0%	6.2%
Reduced Libido	64.3%	21.4%	0%	7.1%	7.1%

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Episodes since taking Kariva

Since taking Kariva Rate a Drug survey participants reported these episodes:

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User Comments about Kariva

11 Jan 2014	I took kariva for a number reasons. My doctor told me that it would regulate my periods, prevent the painful cramps I get during my monthly and she said that it would help improve my mild-moderate acne. In the first week of taking this pill I noticed done mild breast tenderness and my acne getting slightly worse. Into the second week I had cystic acne on my face,chest and back. I decided to never take birth control again after taking this medication. I feel there a better options to clear my acne. I not only had a bad breakout but I has terrible mood swings and insecurity. I would not recommend taking this pill. Stay Away!!!! —Posted by I will never take bc again! Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
04 Jun 2012	I just started kariva and i am always tired. A little excercise does the trick to wake me up. But I feel i have to work hard to not be tired. Idk if its the pill or not but we will see. —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
11 Nov 2011	This pill was AMAZING. I was on it for three months, no spotting or breakthrough bleeding even if I forgot my pill, I gained a little weight the first month but it was only about 2 lbs and dropped it my next month. I was underweight so it didn't bother me, I didn't break out, my mood overall improved, no or very little cramps, nothing some midol couldn't fix. Which was why I went on the pill in the first place. My period came the same time every month and I went up about 1 cup size. The only reason I switched was because my mood swings on the placebo week were ridiculous but that's how I was before the pill so I don't think Kariva made me like that. Great pill, I highly recommend it! (: —Posted by Jillian Marie Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
23 Oct 2011	It doesn't make me violently nauseaus like cyclesa, but I've noticed the last couple of weeks my left eye at night when I'm tired and in the morning is raw, bloodshot, gritty, dry. Now it's starting to happen during the day too.. —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
17 May 2011	I've just started using kariva and I've had absolutely no side affects. at first I was scared because I had been reading nothing but bad reviews about this birth control. basically you just have to see for yourself. everyones body reacts differently. there is a 50/50 chance for everything. if you feel that kariva may not be the right birth control for you, talk with your GYN for different options. chances are you will be very pleased with kariva, of course it's a little scary starting a birth control, but usually th good outweighs the bad. —Posted by marissa19 Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use