- brand names vs generics
... side effects. I've tried: Tri-Sprintec, Mircette, Kariva , and Aviane (all generics) and I hated them all....
... Mircette is a brand name...it's generic is Kariva ! I was on this kind also, and it worked good. You...
- Problems with period, please help!
... 00!! So, then I got on Mircette , well the generic, Kariva . Did fine on it. Then they switched me again because ... periods, but nothing. Now, I am off Lutera and back on Kariva and staying. What do you think it could be from??...
- Mircette/Kariva - considering Yaz because of migraines - help!
... probably 4 years, and I've switched to the generic Kariva in the past maybe 2 years because of insurance. I...
... of my monthly hormonal migraines (but they gave me Kariva I guess becaues of insurance)... I'm on the last week ... off of them for a year, now I'm back on the pill, Kariva . I'm 51 years old, ready to get through menopause...
... t work at all) to birth control. I've been taking Kariva for about 5 years and it has helped with the headaches...
- Camila birth control pills....a question!
... My doctor changed me from Kariva to Camila (which is a mini pill and is generic for...
- Tried 4 diff BCPs.. looking for suggestions for something new
... (stopped it b/c it made me psycho and depressed), Kariva and then Alesse (and I stopped both of those because...
- Should I switch to Yaz/ what time do you take your pills.
... of switching. I am not happy with the one i am on ( kariva ). I have crazy mood swings and bad pms and the longer...
- Horrible Mood Swings on Kariva
... I tried Kariva as well when Ortho Tri Cyclen (Tri Sprintec) gave ... me horrible mood swings. I was on Kariva for maybe about 2 weeks when I noticed my appetite...
- Information on Cyclessa
... internet and it said it's the generic for Apri, Desogen, Kariva , Mircette, Ortho-Cept, and Solia. That being said...
- kariva and spiro
... i take kariva now and have been for the last 3 years and my pms...
- When to start Kariva
... How are you doing on Kariva ? any side effects?:)...
- Teen BC
... to be something that will work for you =). I am on Kariva now and I really like it too... but I have only been...
- Birth control suggestions please! :D
... or one that regulates a monthly period)
I was on kariva once before and it realllly messed up my periods ... now they are often late, but soon after i got off kariva i lost 20 pounds due to a history with an eating disorder...
- Never taken BC... Thinking of taking YAZ.... Thoughts on YAZ and/or BC???
... my university pharmacy had generic and cheap ($20!) Kariva (generic of Mircette).
I would probably still be ... for cheap.
I have just finished up 2 months on Kariva . I have gained 5 pounds, and my acne is still lessened ...
I have low sex drive and I think either being on Kariva OR just being on birthcontrol for such a time, as...
- Birth Control
... migranes during my placebo pills so my doctor has me on Kariva now. I have been reading terrible things about it...
- can you help me find a pill?
... Hi Hockie Chick, I am on Kariva (its generic for Mercette). I have only been on it...
- Kariva side effects
... Kariva is one of the few pills that I never tried. However...
- about kariva
... All combined pills are equally effective. Kariva is 99.9% effective if taken at the same time every...
- libido
... clotting risk also. The newer generation pills that is. Kariva , mircette, all sister pills.
I was on them for...
- Stopped BCP and now severe depression... please help
... sure what to do anymore...
In November 2006 I took Kariva for about 2 weeks and stopped because I was really...
- Alesse & Aviane-- are you getting the same results?
... So I've switched off of both Kariva (Mircette) and Tri-Sprintec (OrthoTriCyclen) and my...
- Switching BCPs... Please help!
... Ok, so I was on Kariva (Mircette generic) for about 2 weeks and I stopped...
- A little "stronger"?
... I'm currently on Mircette (brand name of Kariva ) and love it, except for one thing. I get a lot of...
- The Kariva Birth Control
... Hey :)
I am not familiar with Kariva , but I can answer more about the green vs. blue pills...
... Hey!!
yeah so i was just given the Kariva birth control pill also and i had never heard of it ... ill tell you how i found it) i searched goog for Kariva Birth Control and i clicked the like second link that ... says Kariva - The Well-Timed Period ....hope it helps
some...
... QUOTE=s3xb0mb;3147899]Hey :)
I am not familiar with Kariva , but I can answer more about the green vs. blue pills ... the difference between the green and blue pills?
Kariva is the generic version of Mircette. In the literature...
... QUOTE=s3xb0mb;3147899]Hey :)
I am not familiar with Kariva , but I can answer more about the green vs. blue pills...
... Hi there,
I took Kariva for about 2 weeks and stopped it immediately. I was...
... [QUOTE=bella1829;3171603]Hi there,
I took Kariva for about 2 weeks and stopped it immediately. I was...
... just took my first pill yesterday. I decided to look Kariva up and thats how I found this website. I was hoping...
... Are you still on Kariva ? Are you liking it?...
- Painful............breasts........is This Normal?
... This Is My Third Week On Kariva , I Haven't Taken Bc In Five Years. This Morning I...
- started new bc, any advice?
... Ok so, I started bc ( Kariva ) on this past Sunday. I haven't been on bc in five...
- New to sight-need some advice
... I started Kariva on this past Sunday. I am very worried about all of...
... know everyone is different, but I have been taking Kariva for some time now and have had no bad experiences ... taken a different pill from the same manufacturer as Kariva and liked that pill as well. I have only read maybe...
- Started Kariva
... I am new to this whole thing, but I just started Kariva two days ago. I haven't been on bc in five years because ... than good. Can anyone tell me there side effects on Kariva ?...
... Kariva is the generic version of Mircette. I was on it a ... them give me the brand name, Mircette, instead of Kariva , which is it's generic.
Good luck!...
- Depo to Kariva (Mircette)
... Back in 2005 I had a tubal reversal and was put on Kariva just after surgery. Although I only took it for 2 ... NOT USE DEPO... it should be banned!
I started Kariva one week early on the 6/17. I haven't had any negative...
... I think you'll like Kariva , especially if you're sensitive to weight gain. I ... like every one of them made me gain weight except Kariva . I may have lost a couple of pounds when I first...
- HELP! massive weight gain w/depo, any suggestions for BCP?
... Dr. called in a prescription for me on Friday for Kariva . Has anyone had any bad/good experiences with this ... time to rid itself of the Depo before I start the Kariva ?...
... Thank you so much Daisy, I actually started Kariva on the 17th, I'm anxious to get the depo out of my ... use. I hope I won't gain anymore weight while on Kariva . I appreciate all of your input and this board in...
... effects are you experiencing?
I actually started Kariva on the 17th, I'm anxious to get the depo out of my ... use. I hope I won't gain anymore weight while on Kariva . I appreciate all of your input and this board in...
- New Pill
... So after taking Loestrin for 4 months I switched to Kariva and all of my symptoms went away. I can actually notice...
- which BC will NOT cause me to gain weight?
... different progestin than the Loestrin. I am now on Kariva (generic of Mircette) and have no problems whatsoever...
- Not happy with the BCP I'm on.
... period for another 3 months. My gyn switched me to Kariva which I just started today, but I have heard lots...
... I had really good luck with Kariva (I took it for 2 years), but in Oct., I will be 40...
- 2 weeks off
... pleased to report I am loosing weight! I have been off Kariva now for 2 weeks and I have lost 5 pounds already....
- I've finally quit
... I already quit taking my pill. I was currently on Kariva , but I've been on so many brands, too many to count...
- Ortho Tricycline LO
... several other pills like Loestrin, Desogen, Yasmin, Kariva , and regualr Ortho tricycline. Can anyone tell me...
- Stopping BC for good
... would try them out.
So I just stopped taking my Kariva because of weight gain. The 3rd day of stopping I...
- How's Mircette?
... estrogen drop experienced on other pills is avoided. Kariva is the generic. If anyone hated it, please let me...
... I was on Kariva , the generic. I absolutely HATED it. I ended up...
... went away and so did my zits. The bad part was the Kariva . They switched me for insurance reasons, and I know ... suppose to be the same pill but trust me they arent! The Kariva made me gain weight, about 16 pounds in 1 year. I ... watched what i ate but it didnt help, so watch out for kariva , its not good....
... I was on kariva for a lil more than 2yrs for endometriosis...After...
... was a question that I am just now reading concerning kariva . Did you do well on this bc?:)...
- Ovulation After Stopping Pill
... Hi, I went off Kariva last week & had my withdrawl bleed on Monday. Will...
- Your risk of blood clots higher than you think on BC pills
... article were Ortho-Cept, Reclipsen, Mircette, Velivet, Kariva , Apri-28, Desogen and any and all generics containing...
- Question about AF on Kariva 28
... Well, my gyno put me on Kariva 28 because since I had my DS, my periods were out...
- Going off of BC
... therapy, I too have decided to come off the pill also ( kariva ).. The past year I have been depressed and couldnt...
... placebo pills.
Hi wondering..I too was put on bc ( kariva ) because I have endo..I was having excruciating cramps...
- Switching BCs - when is it safe to have sex?
... I switched over from Yasmin to Kariva recently and wondered if I need to wait to have sex ... continued like everything was normal and started the Kariva that following Sunday, so I never missed a beat with ... anything. I've only been on the Kariva for 8 days now and I didn't know if that was long...
- birth control pills and weight
... birth control causes weight gain?
I have been on Kariva for 2 years and I have gained 28pds...Which is why...
- Kariva Birth Control
... I was switched from Mircette to Kariva due to insurance reasons. I have only had about 2 ... headaches for a LONG time. I just went off of the Kariva 3 days ago because I think that they and possibly...
... another alternative so that's when I decided to take Kariva . I have been on Kariva for about three months now...
... I have been on Kariva for 2 yrs now and my side affects have been totally ... endometriosis and was having severe cramping...But the Kariva has made me gain 28pds and I cant began to tell you...
... taking Mircette for 1 year then I had to switch to Kariva due to incurance reasons. I had no problems taking ... Mircette. But once I switched to Kariva I started noticing things. I was 132 pounds, and ended ... I called my doctor this week and I went off of the Kariva for good now. I want to see how my body reacts to...
... I was on Kariva for 6 months and stopped due to weight gain also....
... I've been on Kariva for about 3 months now and have noticed a difference...
... Arial Narrow"]My OBGYN has recently perscribed me Kariva , and after reading all of the complaints about it ... Is there anyone thats had a good experience with Kariva ?[/FONT]...
... texture changed..It is alot better after 2 mths off Kariva ...As I posted earlier I gained 28pds in 2yrs..2mths ... before going off kariva I did weight watchers and walked 2miles 6 days per...
... I have been on Kariva for the past 6 months. I have had no weight gain,...
- I need your opinions on Kariva
... get any of my typical headaches. Now, I've been on Kariva for about a year, and the past three months I started...
- advice, please? i can't find a BC without side effects!
... went to my primary doctor who decided to change me to kariva (generic mircette) since the hormone levels don't...
- As much as I loved Mircette...
... I hate Kariva :( I just switched jobs. I used to pay $12/month ... now it would cost me $50. So I'm on week one of Kariva and having terrible nausea. Has anyone had a similar...
- How many have had breast tenderness on microgestin?
... pills PERFECTLY) and that she was switching me to Kariva .
Has anyone experienced breast tenderness on microgestin ... ? And has anyone used both microgestin and kariva and can tell me if they noticed any differences? Thanks...
- Hm...where's my period?
... any other BC pill, and I've taken Alesse, Mircette, Kariva , and Estrostep. I do have to say that I've had an...
- Just A BC Question??
... you know it's different for everyone....but i am on kariva and i have not gained from it at all. I have heard...
- I Really Really Regret Skipping My Period!!!
... I have been on kariva (generic mircette) for about 4 years. I would say...
- Apri- please any information
... almost forgot to address the acne concern...I take Kariva (a Barr generic for Mircette) which has the same progestin...
- Can anyone recommend a low dose pill?
... Try Kariva . :)...
- Anyone on Linessa?
... has 2 generic versions, velivet & cesia). I take kariva (generic for mircette), which has the same hormones...
- can I use my BC pills to push off my period by a week?
... hormones your body is use too.
What if you're on Kariva ? There are only 2 green sugar pills and then blue ... beginning with white?
For those of you familiar with Kariva - you know the blue pills are probably not as strong...
- birth control enlarges breast size?
... went up a whole cup size and i've been on Mircette ( Kariva ) for 3 years now! I was a "B" cup and now i'm a "C...
- Generics
... day light period. I just switched to the generic Kariva on Wednesday and I am still getting spotting (period ... as the Mircette (my insurance is only covering the Kariva )....
... day light period. I just switched to the generic Kariva on Wednesday and I am still getting spotting (period ... as the Mircette (my insurance is only covering the Kariva ).
The active ingredients in generic drugs must...
... i started out taking Mircette and then started on Kariva (the generic) and I've had absolutely nothing different...
- Birth Control
... kariva $46.79 without insurance (generic for mircette...which...
- B.C .and the big bad L word
... I am taking kariva and have really now problem with it, but i was curious...
... Progestins with low androgenic activity:
Desogestrel ( kariva , mircette, desogen, cyclessa, velivet)
Etonogestrel...
... range that you described....as i said i am taking kariva ...so i am thinking that it is better for my sex drive...
... well, I've been taking Kariva for years and I have to say, I've had no negative...
- reccomend a pill?
... nuva ring. It has a similar progestin to mircette/ kariva . You insert it vaginally and leave it there for 3 ... 20) or loestrin 24 FE
Yaz
biphasic:
mircette ( kariva )
triphasic:
cesia (cyclessa, velivet)
Ortho...
- Diffrence between Low dosage and high dosage?? Please Help!
... pills until menopause. And they work great! I take Kariva (generic for Mircette) and they are one of the lowest...
- My Kariva Experience
... have had nothing but positive effects while taking Kariva ! I've been on them for years and they are awesome ... tampons a day!!) I can't say enough good things about Kariva ! I plan on taking them right into menopause! :)...
... so that may have something to do with it. I think Kariva is an excellent choice in pills and I know several...
... will disappear.
Anyone else experience these on Kariva ?...
- Pill reviews/experiences!
... before finally finding the right one for me. Mircette ( Kariva ) are excellent pills! No weight gain, bloating, or...
- sex drive decrease!!
... on birth control for about 3 yrs. i m now taking kariva and everything seems great. ive been on it for about...
... I've also been on Kariva for 2 years and I've lost my sex drive. I've tried...
- Help? Missed pill(s) not sure what to do.
... website.
***Here is what my package insert for KARIVA (MIRCETTE) says to do: "If you miss 3 or more active ... as a back-up method for those 7 days" kariva package insert>...
... Very very helpful. Thank you. I do take Kariva . It's just that I missed one white pill and two green...
- Missed periods on Alesse 28
... t complain about side effects. Personally, I take Kariva (generic for mircette) which has worked great for...
- How much do you pay?
- A GOOD BC - Please Post Yours
... :) Another Kariva (Mircette) fan here! I've been on them for 2 years...
- Need Help With BC - side effects?
... I took kariva and it gave me acne. i had never even had it before...
- Could It Be The Nuvaring??
... so i went back on the pill! I now take Mircette ( Kariva ), and it's the best pill i've ever used!...
- Should I continue taking Pill
... Loestrin 1.5/28 and just a few years ago changed to Kariva which I believe is the generic form of Mircette. ...
- question re: lower sex drive
... I started Kariva last week and so far so good! I haven't lost my sex...
- Bad vison with Ortho-Cyclen
... good luck --
(ps - So far, I *love* my mircette ( kariva !))...
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