Rigevidon and weight gaining
How our community feel rigevidon has affected their weight
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
No change
45%
Don't know
20%
Out of the 611 reviews for rigevidon, 193 people (32%) reported weight gaining.
Reviewers that reported weight gaining as a side effect
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Used for 1 - 3 mo
29 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 2 weeks ago
I was on Rigevidon when I was 20, switched to mini-pill then the coil. I asked to go back on Rigevidon because it worked for me the last time. Cut to 29, I am miserable. My main side effects are - Extreme fatigue Nausea Mood swings / irritability Not feeling myself Brain fog Low sex drive Skin worsen Headaches Tender and swollen breasts I am at the GP tomorrow to be asked to change to a different kind of hormone and smaller dose. The nausea and tiredness I cannot take anymore.
Somewhat negative mood
3 more effects
0 helpful
1 comments
Used for 3 - 6 mo
19 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 13th Jun 26
I was on this pill for my periods as they were very irregular and acne and in the beginning it worked very well but after a few months I had intense break through bleeding and I was basically on my period for months. My acne cleared then got worse, I gained alot of weight and I started having horrible migraines
Very negative mood
1 more effect
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 1 - 3 mo
15 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 19th Apr 26
honestly great pill and has stopped my periods completely but I’ve had ridiculous amounts of headaches and period cramps, I’ve also been incredibly sweaty specifically in the night to the point I’m waking up because I’m covered in sweat which has never happened to me before
Somewhat negative mood
3 more effects
0 helpful
0 comments
Rigevidon common side effects
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
49% of rigevidon reviewers reported tender breasts
49% of rigevidon reviewers reported vaginal discharge
46% of rigevidon reviewers reported period like cramps
44% of rigevidon reviewers reported breast enlargement
35% of rigevidon reviewers reported lower back pain
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