Cilique pill and acne

How our community feel cilique pill has affected their skin

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Improved skin

18%

No change

12%

Don't know

2%

Out of the 61 reviews for cilique pill, 5 people (8%) reported acne.

Reviewers that reported acne as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Used for 6 - 12 mo
23 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  12th Jun 24

I gained weight and felt more irritable when taking this contraception

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Somewhat negative mood

3 more effects

0 helpful

0 comments

Used for 3 - 6 mo
20 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  16th May 24

switched from levest bcos of skin, didn’t really help my skin at all i think i experienced more breakouts on it than when i was on levest, made my boobs bigger but also i feel like it made my cellulite worse?? also was bloated a lot. sex drive went down like crazy


Somewhat negative mood

3 more effects

0 helpful

0 comments

Used for 1 - 3 mo
27 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  28th Apr 24

I have been on so many contraceptive pills and am usually unfussy but cilique’s side effects were crazy - weight gain (5kg in 3 months), really noticeable facial hair growth and the WORST chin/hormonal acne. A real nightmare


Worse skin

1 more effect

0 helpful

0 comments

Cilique pill common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

61% of cilique pill reviewers reported breast enlargement

61% of cilique pill reviewers reported tender breasts

53% of cilique pill reviewers reported vaginal discharge

53% of cilique pill reviewers reported period like cramps

41% of cilique pill reviewers reported nausea or vomiting


Possible cilique pill side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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