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07 Jun 2016

Horrible! I switched to Jolivette about a year ago (2015) after being on a 3month brand, which caused me to have my cycle for almost all of those 3months. At first with jolivette I loved it my cycle was normal to barely there at times but as time went on my mental state got extremely bad, crying all the time over nothing, unable to get out of bed, always in constant fear, panick attacks, diagnosed with extreme anxiety, bad ance all over my body which i've rarely ever had ance before, had bad insomnia the week of my cycle along with bad mood swings. I would be driving to work and on the verge of a breakdown, left work because of a breakdown, passed out a few times from the extreme anxiety/panick attacks. It has been only 3 days off Jolivette and I already feel a little better, my mood been really good, i know its still early but I really think all my symptons came from Jolivette. I've always delt with depression and anxiety but nothing so bad that i had to be on medication. Now i'm on 2 medications for the anxiety/panick attacks, another one for memory and attention, and 2 vitamins prescribed by my doctor. I will update this review after 3 months to see if all my symptoms are really from Jolivette.

—Posted by Anonymous

14 Apr 2015

Horrible. Have been on it this go around for 2 weeks. I have broken out in acne all over my face, gained 6 pounds literally overnight, my throat has felt swollen for 2 days and my stomach is horribly bloated. I am taking this for endometriosis, and frankly I would rather keep dealing with it than taking these pills. I was on them years ago before my kids were born and did not notice these issues.

—Posted by Anonymous

06 Feb 2013

ACNE! Horrible red bumps on my forehead and chin where my skin used to be perfect. It's a weird kind of acne too - the bumps rise but never break - they just sit there and harden and no amount of cleansing will remove them. I've never seen anything like it in my life. Too much androgen in this pill for me - it has one of the lowest doses too. I think I must be very sensitive to every kind of drug, because I have issues with every kind of birth control pill. Jolivette also gives me painful, swollen breasts and odd lumps, and I haven't had a period since I started taking it 6 months ago - very frightening. And my hair is still falling out! No thanks. Going to take my chances and try the natural method from now on.

—Posted by Anonymous

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Yasmin	6.51	5.46	3.87	63
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Jolivette	3	3.93	4.1	6

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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being

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

Effect on:	Much Worse	Worse	No Change	Better	Much Better
Appetite	3.2%	12.9%	61.3%	12.9%	9.7%
Balance/Equilibrium	3.2%	0%	90.3%	3.2%	3.2%
Blood Pressure	0%	0%	93.5%	6.5%	0%
Breathing	0%	0%	90.3%	9.7%	0%
Confidence	3.2%	0%	87.1%	6.5%	3.2%
Coordination/Motor Skills	3.2%	0%	87.1%	6.5%	3.2%
Digestion	0%	0%	77.4%	16.1%	6.5%
Emotional Well-being	9.7%	9.7%	64.5%	6.5%	9.7%
Energy	3.2%	19.4%	51.6%	16.1%	9.7%
Eyesight	6.5%	0%	83.9%	9.7%	0%
Memory	3.2%	3.2%	83.9%	9.7%	0%
Mental Clarity	3.2%	3.2%	83.9%	6.5%	3.2%
Pain	3.2%	6.5%	77.4%	9.7%	3.2%
Patience	9.7%	9.7%	67.7%	6.5%	6.5%
Sexual Health	9.7%	9.7%	54.8%	12.9%	12.9%
Skin Complexion	9.7%	6.5%	77.4%	0%	6.5%
Sleep	3.2%	12.9%	67.7%	6.5%	9.7%
Stress Level	6.5%	22.6%	51.6%	9.7%	9.7%

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Commonly Reported Jolivette Side Effects

RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:

Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Acne	46.2%	7.7%	23.1%	0%	23.1%
Allergic Reaction	88.9%	0%	7.4%	0%	3.7%
Anxiety	68.8%	12.5%	12.5%	6.2%	0%
Blurred Vision	87.5%	6.2%	6.2%	0%	0%
Breast Tenderness	51.9%	14.8%	18.5%	7.4%	7.4%
Breathing Difficulties	87.5%	12.5%	0%	0%	0%
Change in Sex Drive	57.1%	10.7%	14.3%	10.7%	7.1%
Cold Symptoms	93.8%	6.2%	0%	0%	0%
Confusion	93.8%	0%	0%	6.2%	0%
Depression	72.4%	13.8%	3.4%	6.9%	3.4%
Diarrhea	87.5%	6.2%	6.2%	0%	0%
Dizziness	79.3%	6.9%	3.4%	6.9%	3.4%
Fatigue	55.2%	13.8%	6.9%	13.8%	10.3%
Gas	75%	12.5%	12.5%	0%	0%
Headache	58.6%	6.9%	6.9%	10.3%	17.2%
High Blood Pressure	84.6%	7.7%	0%	0%	7.7%
Insomnia	68.8%	6.2%	6.2%	6.2%	12.5%
Irregular Bleeding	51.9%	7.4%	14.8%	7.4%	18.5%
Irregular Heartbeat	87.5%	12.5%	0%	0%	0%
Mood Swings	62.1%	13.8%	6.9%	10.3%	6.9%
Muscle Cramping	68.8%	6.2%	25%	0%	0%
Nausea	77.8%	11.1%	3.7%	3.7%	3.7%
Sensitivity to Light	81.2%	6.2%	6.2%	6.2%	0%
Sexual Dysfunction	81.2%	6.2%	6.2%	6.2%	0%
Stomach Ache	68.8%	12.5%	6.2%	12.5%	0%
Yeast Infection	92.6%	3.7%	0%	3.7%	0%

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Less Commonly Reported Jolivette Side Effects

RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:

Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Abdominal Pain	50%	21.4%	7.1%	7.1%	14.3%
Anxiety	69.2%	0%	0%	15.4%	15.4%
Benign Liver Tumor	96.3%	0%	3.7%	0%	0%
Blurred Vision	76.9%	0%	0%	0%	23.1%
Breast Cancer	96.3%	3.7%	0%	0%	0%
Breathing Difficulties	92.3%	7.7%	0%	0%	0%
Change in Weight	66.7%	14.8%	7.4%	0%	11.1%
Chest Pain	85.2%	7.4%	0%	0%	7.4%
Eye / Vision Problems	85.2%	7.4%	0%	0%	7.4%
Irregular Bleeding	0%	100%	0%	0%	0%
Irregular Periods (women)	38.5%	15.4%	0%	23.1%	23.1%
Numbing Sensation	81.5%	3.7%	0%	3.7%	11.1%
Pain in Limbs	81.5%	7.4%	3.7%	0%	7.4%
Reduced Libido	50%	20%	10%	0%	20%

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07 Jun 2016	Horrible! I switched to Jolivette about a year ago (2015) after being on a 3month brand, which caused me to have my cycle for almost all of those 3months. At first with jolivette I loved it my cycle was normal to barely there at times but as time went on my mental state got extremely bad, crying all the time over nothing, unable to get out of bed, always in constant fear, panick attacks, diagnosed with extreme anxiety, bad ance all over my body which i've rarely ever had ance before, had bad insomnia the week of my cycle along with bad mood swings. I would be driving to work and on the verge of a breakdown, left work because of a breakdown, passed out a few times from the extreme anxiety/panick attacks. It has been only 3 days off Jolivette and I already feel a little better, my mood been really good, i know its still early but I really think all my symptons came from Jolivette. I've always delt with depression and anxiety but nothing so bad that i had to be on medication. Now i'm on 2 medications for the anxiety/panick attacks, another one for memory and attention, and 2 vitamins prescribed by my doctor. I will update this review after 3 months to see if all my symptoms are really from Jolivette. —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
14 Apr 2015	Horrible. Have been on it this go around for 2 weeks. I have broken out in acne all over my face, gained 6 pounds literally overnight, my throat has felt swollen for 2 days and my stomach is horribly bloated. I am taking this for endometriosis, and frankly I would rather keep dealing with it than taking these pills. I was on them years ago before my kids were born and did not notice these issues. —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
06 Feb 2013	ACNE! Horrible red bumps on my forehead and chin where my skin used to be perfect. It's a weird kind of acne too - the bumps rise but never break - they just sit there and harden and no amount of cleansing will remove them. I've never seen anything like it in my life. Too much androgen in this pill for me - it has one of the lowest doses too. I think I must be very sensitive to every kind of drug, because I have issues with every kind of birth control pill. Jolivette also gives me painful, swollen breasts and odd lumps, and I haven't had a period since I started taking it 6 months ago - very frightening. And my hair is still falling out! No thanks. Going to take my chances and try the natural method from now on. —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
22 Feb 2012	I would not recomment Jolivette to anyone. The side effects outweigh the effectiveness of this drug. —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
20 Apr 2011	I have been having constant stomach and digestive problems, and have had every test possible with no answers found. It has left me to believe that Jolivette is causing my issues. —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