Viviscal: 3 Months Later

6/23/2012

I love natural supplements, and I have taken them daily for years. I am a firm believer that Nature provides everything we need for a wide variety of conditions, and with a little bit of research and approval from a trusted physician, there's no harm in trying out these alternative methods.

A few months ago, I received a 3 month supply of Viviscal Extra Strength to review. What is Viviscal? Viviscal Extra Strength is a 100% drug-free hair growth vitamin made with the finest ingredients produced by mother nature which promotes thicker, longer, and faster growing hair. This supplement has also been shown to reverse hair thinning and even hair loss. Viviscal has been creating quite the buzz in the beauty industry, and is praised by top stylists worldwide, including my favorite, Tabatha Coffey.

I have to admit, I was a little bit skeptical initially, since this product makes some pretty spectacular claims. Hair grows at lightning speed? Thinning not only stopped, but reversed? Hmm...Sounds almost too good to be true, right? I mean, how can one little pill every day produce such amazing results?

Well, folks, I have been using this product for 3 months now, and I have to admit, these claims are completely and totally factual. While I don't have any problems with thinning hair, I have gone through back to back pregnancies in the past few years, and I noticed that my hair had changed. Of course there was the shedding due to hormonal issues after childbirth, and once that finally ceased, my hair just didn't feel the same. It wasn't as full or bouncy as I was used to.

When I started taking Viviscal, I didn't expect to notice results quickly. I figured it would take the full 3 months to notice any change. Much to my surprise, I started noticing my hair was softer and shinier within just 4-5 days of using the product. I also noticed that my nails were growing much more rapidly and that they were stronger. The only downside was that I also noticed that I had to shave my legs more often. I guess Viviscal helps ALL hair grow, not just the hair we'd like to have grow.

Now I have very thick, wavy hair that is also very long. When I started taking this supplement, my hair was about 3-4 inches above my butt. Now, I can actually sit on my hair, which I discovered completely by accident. (Ouch!) So that's around 4 inches of new growth in just 3 months. Wow! I have also noticed that my hair feels fuller, and has a bit more bounce to it. It's not as brittle feeling, either!

Overall, I am loving Viviscal and the improvement I am seeing in my hair and nails. This is one supplement that totally lives up to its claims, and I can see now why celebrities and stylists worldwide are fans of this product!

For more information, please visit the Viviscal website.

***Disclosure: I received a 3 month supply of Viviscal. No other compensation was provided. I was under no obligation to post a positive review.***

95 Comments

Amy B link

7/2/2012 12:01:18 am

I have used them for over a year after losing some hair due to pregnancy. All my hair returned but now I'm afraid to stop taking them for fear of the hair loss returning

Caryl D.

6/9/2019 11:44:35 pm

Viviscal has helped me where I lost and it is 4 months and still helping. ALSO USE ROGAINE 5%. I HAVE LOST WEIGHT WITH VIVISCAL AND NO PIMPLES AND I AM 79 YEARS OLD. IF IT WORKS FOR ME IT WILL WORK FOR YOU, I WENT TO A DERMATOLOGIST AND HE SAID KEEP TAKING IT AND DO NOT STOP/ IT IS A SMALL PRICE TO PAY FOR HAIR GROWTH. GREAT PRODUCT, NO WEIGHT GAIN OR ACNE OR SLEEPING PROBLEMS.

Tracy

6/9/2020 06:36:20 pm

I have been taking Viviscal for 3 weeks and 5 days! I am so so so happy!!! I had problems with totally absent protein hair since 2015 when I had to take strong medication which did a number on my hair! Five years later even though my hair grew back it wasn’t the hair I had before I had to take this medication. I was skeptical when I started it because I had taken biotin and it only helped slightly. My edges already are filling in after three weeks the top of my head is literally covering my scalp! Three weeks ago I was seeing my scalp!! I am also glad that all the ingredients “agree” with my system and that I am not allergic to any of it!! I had prayed to God to direct my steps to the answer for my hair.... He knew my spirit was saddened because of this situation! God answered my prayers! I will always take “fish protein “ of some type for my hair... I will take Viviscal for years to come!!

Pamela Lee

8/22/2020 08:56:40 pm

I'm so pleased you posted your experience with Viviscal. I'm 61 and wondered if this product would help me this late in life. You gave me a positive outlook on trying it. Thank you

Jacqueline Phillips

11/16/2020 08:48:06 am

I have been taking Viviscal for 2.5 months and have gained 8 pounds with excessive bloating aind difficulty sleeping. Hair sheddig stopped but weight gain excessive and will stop taking today. How long for those of you that experienced weight gain and bloating did it take both to go away? Looking for a different supplement without the side effects!

Alexandra

6/23/2022 03:09:32 pm

Hi everybody,

This is absolutely true. I have gained weight slowly but surely. It started from thighs area all of a sudden they were not all muscles anymore but a hanging mass of I don't know what. I was totally lean now gaining weight around neck and face , my face is almost round now. After three weeks I am going to stop taking viviscal. This is too much.

Mirs link

11/17/2022 07:54:57 pm

I've been taking viviscal for a month and a half and I gained 3 kg .my diet and activity is same .I don't eat sugar or carbs .the only new thing in my life is viviscal. Am gonna stop it .

Melissa

9/18/2012 02:30:46 am

Thank you so much for this posting. I am highly considering trying Viviscal. You mentioned that you had to shave your legs more often - did you notice any facial hair growth? I experienced this with Rogaine and immediately got off of it because that was one side effect I refused to put up with (the facial hair went away about a month after stopping Rogaine). Also, I've read Viviscal can cause difficulty sleeping and weight gain, did you experience any of that? Thank you!!

Ann

9/4/2018 06:01:57 pm

I have seen great results- thicker and longer hair + strong nails! However I have struggled with weight gain and difficulty sleeping!

Caryl D,

6/9/2019 11:53:14 pm

i love viviscal and it is helping me rafin my hair with Rogaine, I take viviscal pro. four months now and no weight gain, Actually weight loss. Also no acne, I am 79 and ifit works for me it will for you. i love the product,

Jenna Intersimone

10/13/2022 04:28:39 am

Hi, I know this post was from a long time ago but I am having insomnia from what I believe is Viviscal as well. How long did it take your insomnia to go away after stopping it? It’s been one week for me and no relief.

Linda

5/16/2022 10:21:43 am

I’ve been taking Viviscal for years now & noticed facial hair growth. That’s the downside. I was in ICU & very sick & lost a lot of my hair. I took Viviscal & my hair grew back; thicker than before taking the supplement. I haven’t experienced any weight gain issues & all my research indicates it does not cause weight gain.

Sally

8/10/2015 12:43:22 pm

I have been taking Viviscal for 3 months now, and I definitely noticed weight gain! Terrible! I eat like a bird and walk occasionally, but I keep gaining weight! I am going off these to hopefully lose the weight.

kats link

8/13/2016 07:54:14 am

I too have gained at least 6 pounds in 2 months. I'll go off of these to see if I can get rid of this sudden weight gain

9/4/2018 06:02:45 pm

How long did it take to lose the weight?

Sheila

2/17/2016 04:17:11 pm

I love my hair and nails but I have gained about 20 1bs in the last year going off the pills now to see if that is the problem.

3/25/2016 09:40:34 pm

Went off Viviscal lost 11 lbs hair shedding a bit went back on Viviscal 1 pill 3 days a week still some shedding gonna take it 5 days a week one pill I think people with thyroid problems may be the people that gain weight weigh in please

Mary H

8/17/2016 02:12:23 pm

No thyroid problems on my end. Definitely messes with your hormones though. Completely lost the weight gained from these pills. Came to the conclusion is rather buy a hairpiece than be fat.

Cira Gonzalez link

2/21/2017 06:28:33 pm

Yes I gained about 6 lbs going on my 3rd month and I also would rather wear a wig rather than gain all that weight

Beth

9/5/2017 06:18:41 pm

I have actually been losing weight. I've been taking Viviscal for 1 month and I lost 2lbs. I came to this forum because I actually googled "does Viviscal cause weight loss." To my surprise, people claim weight gain.

Darla Drew link

2/23/2022 04:23:50 pm

I have been taking these supplements 3 months also and I have noticed a 20 pound weight gain too

3/27/2016 07:40:05 am

I have lost 11 lbs going off Viviscal but have some shedding going back on 1 pill a day Monday through Friday only

4/23/2016 07:13:23 pm

Sheila- have you gained any weight back now that you're taking the pills again?
I've only been taking them for about 3 weeks but have gained 4 pounds. Most of it in my stomach! Feel bloated and kind of crampy for the past week.

Susan

8/25/2016 06:06:58 am

Hi guys I just started taking it a week ago and I gained weight. Felt bloated. I'm getting off them. I wonder what causes the weight gain. It's meant to be natural. ? I'll stick to biotin and silica !

Roshelle

9/1/2016 05:18:54 pm

Thanks for comments I was gaining weight but did notice hair growth im stopping the pills can't gain weight.

Manjinder

9/19/2017 09:50:16 pm

Yes ! This pill definitely gain weight, I always track my body very well if anything happen special very concerning about my weight i was 59 on well eating food and active person if i do diet i lost weight very quick but since taking those pillsmy weight on 62.5 and m dieting .. exercise so much but its keep going . Viviscal the only one I added in my diet.. well keep of and lose 6 kg and then start ..

Sarah

6/1/2018 11:48:02 pm

Oh my God! Yessss mee tooo..i have been working out like crazy and watching what I eat and everything and still gaining weight😢.....so today I'm gonna stop taking vivscal for a month and see what happens.

Kim

11/8/2016 07:51:18 pm

Hello I def notice weight gain now that I read about it it has to be the viviscal. I never gain weight and the last 3 months I'm up 5 pounds and I only take 1 pill a day

Lauren DeSisso

6/9/2020 08:18:42 pm

Omg I work out all the time my husband is in fitness so he trains me! I’ve gained 10 pounds for no reason the past 6 months and couldn’t figure it out! It dawned on me yesterday this is the only change I’ve made is I’ve been taking viviiscal pro for 6 months! I stopped taking them this morning we’ll see!

Nettie Bimage

11/20/2016 12:05:09 pm

I've been taking viviscal for a couple of years and notice my weight in my stomach and I have never had a stomach issue like this before so I'm thinking that the problem is with the pills....hair is growing but not so much helping the thinning....will probably stop taking them for a while and hopefully my hair won't stop growing.

Heba

11/29/2016 10:11:05 am

Took it for few days noticed the bloating and weight gain I will stop using it and hopefully I'll lose the weight

1/9/2017 06:39:26 pm

Yes its been 2 months starting 3rd moMonroe taking vivical I've gain noticeable weight... I have seen some hair growth but happy with my weight will stop taking the pills and look for something new

Diane

1/28/2017 01:19:31 am

I started out slow because of my very sensitive system. Seemed ok at first. Started taking one daily a week ago and have gained 3-4 lbs. very fast. Disappointed. Was hoping this would be a healthy answer. Going to stop for a week and see if I start to lose again.

Natalie

8/29/2022 06:36:44 am

Same! I started taking Viviscal a month ago. I'm 43, very active, and I eat a very healthy diet. I have maintained the same weight for years and years. I gained 5 pounds of belly weight this month. The Viviscal is the only change!

Eileen

2/2/2017 05:24:06 pm

OMG! I have been taking Viviscal for about 4 months and have noticed weight gain as well. I thought it was just me having this issue. I am going to stop taking the pills

Aisha

5/11/2018 03:39:03 am

Hey ! Did the weight come off quickly after you stopped taking the pills ? I also noticed weight gain after a few months and am dreading it.

2/9/2017 04:47:10 am

In 4 months treatment I gained 8 pounds
It really helped my hair to feel and look better but I don't want to be fat

Caroline

2/14/2017 03:50:59 pm

yes, I have had the same issue. I was working out like crazy and really confused why I wasn't loosing the weight. Now it all makes sense. I'm getting off of Viviscal!

Rebecca

2/20/2017 06:33:42 am

Only been taking viviscal for less than 3 weeks - fingers swollen, upper arms and legs all rounder and heavy. 5'3" now 140 - gained 7lbs!!!!

I'll try something else - this is no joke bc creates some serious hormonal imbalances AND inflammation response in your body!!!!!

Returning unused portion to CVS for refund. Felt like my hair was improving already - barely a hair fell out, getting fuller, compliments.....NOT WORTH IT! Begin my viviscal detox today, and will rely on my own brains and intuition to create the right vitamin complex for my hair. Can't wait to feel like my old self again- DON'T TRY THIS.

Jenny lynn

3/15/2017 08:59:25 pm

Was so excited about this Product! Hair grew but so did the scale. I gained weight but even worse I had the most terrible huge acne spots break out around my chin. Uggg now I need to clear.my skin and lose weight. It also caused my facial hair to grow and hair all over body to grow quicker. I'm offfffff these pills for sure.

Sara

12/13/2017 04:29:52 am

Omg,after using it for 2 weeks I started gaining weight and acne all over my chin too and I never thought that it’s was by the product. I have a really thin hair but my skin was good and really nice body shape that I don’t want to lose it. I think there is other good products

Carla

4/4/2017 08:39:06 am

I am so glad I found these previous comments from other Viviscal users.
After taking Viviscal Extra Strength for one week I basically think it is poison for me.
I too have gained weight inexplicably - I am up 6 lbs! I started Viviscal exacly one week ago and I did NOT change what I ate. I have never gained this crazy amount of weight in a week! I usually have a nice flat stomach and now I feel extremely puffy and full around my mid section.
Also: on the third day of taking two Viviscal pills a day my period started in the middle of my cycle! This has never happened before! I got super crampy, bloated, my fingers swell enough that my rings did not fit and my breasts were super sensitive and they really hurt. What on earth is in this supplement?! I will never believe that the ingredients are all natural, because very obviously they act intensely estrogenic!
Stopped taking it yesterday and am hoping that this bloated fat feeling in my stomach will subside.
I also wonder why some participants in the Viviscal clinical study dropped out before the studies' end? Maybe they had similar side effects like I had?

Dee

4/10/2017 08:03:16 am

I have been using for about three weeks have gain 7 lbs after maintaining the same weight for four years. I have not noticed any improvement in hair. I am guessing the Viviscal is the cause of my weight gain. I am very disappointed because my hair loss really bothers me but the weight gain is unexceptable for me. I hate I paid so much for something I will just throw away.

Kacee

4/13/2017 05:29:40 pm

I am glad I found these posts. I started taking it 4 months ago and have not really noticed any improvement in my hair. What I HAVE noticed is that I have gained 4 unexplained pounds! I eat a super clean diet and workout everyday...I've changed nothing but added these pills. I threw the rest out today. I still can't figure out what ingredients cause the weight gain but now I'm convinced it's this pill!!!

Ila

11/2/2018 01:22:22 pm

OMG!! I can't believe the number of women here who have faced the EXACT issue- unexplained weight gain and around the mid section. My diet has been beyond clean and I've been working out harder but the sudden 3 kilos that I put on since the 2 months I've been on viviscal just don't seem to come off.. :( :( :(

10/11/2020 08:02:13 am

Kaycee

Hi! Has your hair loss worsened since stopping the viviscal? Have you found anything else that works?

Thank you

Kathy

5/17/2017 11:01:00 pm

Up 15 pounds in 2 weeks with no lifestyle changes. Feel awful. Truly shocked at rapid weight gain. I wish I had seen these posts beforehand.... Never again!!!

Jay

5/25/2017 11:28:51 pm

Never usually comment on sites but just had to come on and warn people too! Up +7lbs in a week with bloating all around my stomach like it never has before. I've never naturally weighed so much or looked like this it actually shocks me how sudden it is when I look in the mirror. So annoyed at myself for spending so much money on it and really hope the weight won't be difficult to lose. There's definitely a better way to get my bouncy hair back!

Nadine

5/3/2019 07:09:01 am

Oh my gosh I wish I’d found these sooner. When I originally looked up the side effects I didn’t find anything but I’ve spent the full day at the doctors with severe chest pains and abdominal cramping that I thought maybe the amount of gas and bloating I’ve experienced may be the cause. I’ve been taking the recommended 2 viviscal tablets a day for the past month, my hair and nails and skin are so healthy which is the first time in a long time. However I missed a couple of rounds and now I’m having so much pain and so much reflux that I never get. Had just received another month before this happened. I am going to go off it for a couple of days to ease the bloating

Dejanira

6/26/2017 03:06:45 pm

soo thats where this weight gain is coming from I can't even sleep without waking up in the middle of the night. I will finish this package and will research for another vitamine. I went down 20 pounds and ever since starting viiviscal I had gain 5 pounds in 1 month. :( Its so sad because they do work. I tried using gnc nourishing hair before starting viviscal and they made my hair grow fast but it didn't help to stop the hair loss. I really like Viviscal but not the weiht gain lol. If anyone know about something good as viviscal or better let me know

10/11/2020 08:11:35 am

Hi Dejanira

Have you found something that works besides viviscal? Has your hair loss worsened since going off the viviscal?

Thank you!

Carrie

7/13/2017 09:59:17 am

So glad I looked up possible side effects and found this. I have been taking the pills for 2.5 months and have gained almost 15lbs thought I was going crazy. I bought it from my sister who is a licensed cosmetologist and she never heard of weight gain with this product at all and she sales it. It makes me sad because it's actually working my hair feels thicker and I see new little sprouts of hair and my nails are long and strong. But with this kind of weight gain I rather be bald.

Chirin

9/23/2017 02:54:57 pm

To all of you ladies out there that claim that viviscal cause weight gain and acne. I am a 41 years old woman with a thyroid problem since 22. I gained weight because of my under active thyroid, over the years my hair became thin and brittle. The last few years have been extremely hard to try to conceal my showing scalp. I have tried everything, and I mean everything from vitamins to masks, massages, lazer comb and very little difference. The only thing that is left is a implanting new hair which is very costly and I can't afford it at this time. So, I heard about viviscal and decided that 60 dollars per month was nothing comparing to a cosmetic surgery. This is what it sells for in Canada. This is my second month on it and I noticed new hairs growing on my crown. So excited, as well I had no break outs, which I am with acne prone skin. So to those that say acne was the problem, I would recommend check your hormones. If it is on the lower part of your face, it is most likely to be hormonal. For those that caused weight gain, I would say try to reduce some of your calories intake. Cut out sugar, pop, alcohol, bread. Go for walks more often, I say this because weight can be managed, but losing hair it's so extremely difficult to manage. For those that are willing to stop their hair growth cause of few pounds, all I have to say is that you don't really seriously have a hair loss issue. Cause of you do, you would know what I am talking about. In fact I lost 4 pounds, which is so extremely hard for a person with low thyroid. Whatever you choose to do is according to your needs, but if you want to regrow your hair viviscal is definitely worth trying. Good luck to all.

JackieR

11/16/2017 12:44:21 am

I ordered viviscal 3 weeks ago and started immediately. First two days I got diarrhea and very hungry during the night time. 3rd day insomnia and insomnia lasted for 3 weeks, also bloating, mood swings .. the pill works because I noticed my arms have lots of hair and I’ve nwver had grown hair on my arms ... it seems to work but it’s going to get me fat.. and makes me depressed sad emotional

Maria

2/27/2018 07:53:17 pm

So glad to be reading all these posts on weight gain. I got SO bloated in my stomach after just 4 days and on top of it felt nauseous/dizzy with only doing 1 pill a day. Plus - my face got bloated and flushed (common side effect of niacin). Going in the trash! There's a liquid silica supplement I also bought that is supposed to help with hair/nails and has given me no problems - I'm going to stick with that!

Carmen

4/5/2018 12:31:09 am

After a week of one pill a day I noticed extreme hunger pain and always eating! Thought I had a big parasite inside of me. Now discovering this I am stopping these pills. Nothing changed in my diet so these pills are the issue to my weight gain!

Tessa Shaw

4/26/2018 03:42:18 am

I was on Viviscal for 8 months. It truly made my hair stop falling out. I almost couldnt believe it! Finally something that ACTUALLY WORKS! BUT! ITS A BIG BUT... I put on 6kgs!
At first I was thinking it was "getting old" (Im only 27) but I went off them for a bit to see what happens and with in 3 months I lost 4kg from doing nothing! Its been a year off them and my hair is SO WEAK! it falls out and it sucks! I now weigh back to my normal weight which is good. I'm wondering what indigent in Viviscal makes you gain weight? Is it the Biton? I really which I knew cause its really does work!

4/26/2018 04:09:38 am

IF ANYBODY FINDS SOMETHING AS GOOD AS VIVISCAL BUT DOESNT GAIN WEIGHT PLEASE LET ME KNOW!
It truly does work but it DOES MAKE YOU INCREASE WEIGHT A LOT!
I took these pills twice a day for 9 months. I was bloated and actually more emotional then usual. It look months to work out why! I became a member of the gym and worked out 5 times a week and ate well just to try fix it and nothing happened until i went off them... 4 months later... normal weight and shit falling out hair :( PLEASE TELL ME IF YOU FIND SOMETHING GOOD.... VERY APPRECIATED!

10/11/2020 08:00:17 am

Tessa

Did your hair loss continue to get worse after stopping viviscal? Did you find anything else that works? Have you tried iron?

Sonia

4/28/2018 01:58:36 pm

I've been taking viviscal now for 2 weeks and already have noticed my hair strands feel thicker. My nails used to break so easily but now are super strong! However, my stomach has bloated even whilst being on a diet and my boobs have increased in size and density to the point that they now feel tender and painful. I'm convinced it's the millet seed extract that is producing this harmful oestrogenic effect. It's such a shame as I fear this is not good for us.

Emma

7/18/2018 09:31:27 pm

I gained 6 kg from this product. How long does it take to lose the weight after you stop taking the pills? I stopped today. I’m terribly upset.

Kat

8/9/2018 06:03:49 am

I stumbled across viviscal in my endless search for helping my hair issues . I have always had beautiful wavy curly hair and since I've turned 50 my hair started thinning and falling out and brittle . I stopped fighting the grey because I was afraid of more hair falling out . I've only been on viviscal for 5 days my hair is softer and is starting to bring back my wave and curl . I actually searched to see if it helped with weight loss due to I've dropped the weight I put on these past few months but I see from a lot comments it may cause weight gain . thank you for posting because I will be watching my weight closer while I'm on this product .

Chantal

9/12/2018 12:27:17 am

I have been taking it for 6 months. I am the type of person that never posts on sites and frankly never notices changes from supplements (good or bad). I have absolutely noticed a huge difference in my hair growth from Viviscal and I never dreamed that it could be causing me to gain weight. But over the course of the last 6 months I've gained 6-8 pounds. I have have not changed anything else in my diet/lifestyle AND I even did fat freezing (cool sculpting) during the same period. The Dr said that I GAINED weight instead of losing weight and swore that it could not possibly have been from the fat freezing. If anything it would not have done anything at all, but it could not possibly result in more fat in that area. She said I must have been doing something else and I insisted that my lifestyle and diet had not changed. I didn't even think about how I was taking Viviscal until today. I actually just ran out of the pills and was googling the brand to buy more and came across this site and the reviews about weight gain and suddenly it all clicked. I couldn't believe that I spent so much money on fat freezing and instead of losing weight in my stomach I gained weight. But now it all makes sense. I will not reorder and see if my body adjusts and I lose the weight.

10/11/2020 07:58:11 am

I had the same experience with cool sculpting! Has your hair loss worsened since stopping viviscal?

Vaishnavi

10/4/2018 07:34:51 am

OMG!!! I’m so happy I chanced upon this blog.. I have been gaining weight steadily .. started Viviscal on the 1st of September.. haven’t changed anything in my diet but I keep gaining weight .. skin, hair ,nails by Solgar is supposed to be pretty good .. and so is their biotin.. usually take. Together .. I am def going off Viviscal

Amanda

12/12/2018 03:42:55 pm

I started to gain weight too. I eat a lot less and work out more and I am quite fit but gaining 2 lbs a week after taking the pills for two months. too bad because I was just noticing the improvement :-(

Gina

1/24/2019 11:20:41 am

This product does cause weight gain for me and no it's not related to my thyroid. I go to a weight loss doctor and have to go into my weigh in soon. I have not been able to lose the 6 lbs I gained since taking this. I finally figured out it was Viviscal. I workout and watch what I eat. Be careful with this. Today is my second day off and hopefully the weight will come off quickly. One more thing, I've noticed severe bloating around my midsection that never went away since starting these.

Lauren Kubes

2/11/2019 10:36:53 am

Hello All,

Wish I had seen your posts before I tried Viviscal!

I started in mid September 2018 and stopped the first week of January due to an 8 lb. weight gain with NO dietary changes or exercise changes. I have had hypothyroidism for the last 15 years and take Synthroid daily. My dose of Synthroid has not changed in the past 8 years as I am very careful with my diet and exercise because trying to lose weight with low thyroid function is difficult. So it was disheartening to have an 8 lb. weight gain for no reason. And I couldn’t get the scale to budge no matter how strict I was with my diet. I did not have any acne issues, but my face and abdomen were oddly puffy. My breasts were also bigger which worried me as that indicated an unnatural hormonal change. On the plus side, the product works! My hair was visibly thicker and shinier, but I opted to stop because of the side effects.

10/11/2020 07:56:48 am

Lauren- has your hair loss worsened since stopping the viviscal?

3/28/2019 06:10:37 am

This really did work for reducing hair loss and strengthening nails, but it has made me so depressed. I do believe it may have also contributed to a bit of weight gain, but nothing too significant. But the foul mood is unacceptable! Will be giving these away.

Sherrie

4/5/2019 04:55:01 am

Wow, I stumbled upon this post by accident. I actually goggled “can Viviscal make your hair greasy”. I have been gaining so much weight & couldn’t figure out why. I have gained so much weight it’s getting depressing. I just bought more yesterday.:( I am not taking these anymore. Thank you everyone who posted

Tammy Barker

5/1/2019 02:44:59 pm

I have been taking fairly regularly for a couple months and same thing... horrible bloating and weight gain.I did not once stop to think that it could be from the Viviscal until I ran across this page. By any chance did anyone else experience an itchy scalp too?
Thanks!

Elizabeth

5/31/2019 08:21:24 pm

Very relieved I googled this and found this information. Started pills three weeks ago and my pants are tight and stomach bloated. Exercising and not eating much and can tell I put weight on. Not going to take these and will search for something else for my thinning hair.

Irvette

10/5/2019 01:20:25 pm

Been taking for 6 mths and styarted gaining weight a
Mth after than just last month I went to 1 pill
A day because having a hard time sleeping with nightmares and the weight gain has caused me to go from a siize 6 Jean to s comfortable 10 - gaining in places I had not before and hips thighs behind .
As much as I need hair to thicken not worth the weight gain .

Kizzi link

5/10/2019 02:46:32 am

I've also experienced bloating and cramping. I've read so many reviews from others who've experienced this too. Dreadful for me. I'm going to research something that is shark cartilage free. I don't feel happy about sharks being killed for my hair. I've discovered vegetarian and vegan forms of chondroitin & glucosamine. Viviscal has been an awful experience for me.

Kate

6/9/2019 07:39:08 pm

Omg! Thank you to all who posted! I’ve been dealing with hair loss for the past year. It started to slow down and then spiked up again last month. I found Viviscal and decided to try it. I’ve been taking it maybe two weeks, and I’ve gained 5 pounds- all around my midsection. I’ve cut back calories, worked out more, nothing helps. I’m stopping the pills tomorrow. What a disappointment! I’ve noticed less shedding in the shower, but I’m going to Hawaii in two weeks. The last thing I need is 10 pounds on my gut.

Andigirl

7/12/2019 07:57:25 am

Have taken it for 6 months. Can’t see any
Improvement. From taking Forteo (drug for osteoporosis)
My hair started falling out (from roots)and my
Belly popped out. Being 95 lbs FOREVER
I’m now 68, I couldn’t accept this so I’ve been
Searching for the problem (if Forteo was responsible
But women across country totally agreed
Now I discover the weight gain issue from
Taking viviscal. Now I’ve stopped and will see
However Forteo caused me to develop
Hypothyroidism- very discouraging.
So I really need to discover what’s going on?!
My scoliosis is so affected by this belly weight
And like many others , I hardly eat. ( I never had

10/11/2020 07:54:55 am

Has your hair loss gotten worse since stopping viviscal ?

Sophia

9/26/2019 06:14:22 am

I started taking these pills a week ago and since then, my tiny frame has bloated to such an extreme I have been wearing maternity dresses. I feel DREADFUL. I also feel depressed. However my hair has improved. It's stronger and has grown noticeably. But I am miserable with the bloat. I wouldnt recommend this product. Side effects just arent worth it

sue

1/24/2020 02:27:34 am

OMG this product works for me and i just ordered another 60 day supply..but i also could not figure weight gain until I read these posts just now. Thank you! i had stayed same weight for years..i dont eat junk food...no sugars or hidden sugars...and gym everyday...now I have figured the reason! I was taking pro twice a day. no wonder! I will take Swiss Collagen Glow which I have read posts about ..helps skin nails and hair. Also I just bought a shampoo and conditioner in the Kerstase range that has great results for thinning hair. i am on second wash with that...amazing. no knots or hairfall. no tangle and my hair feels thicker and has great body again. i read that the Kerastase really works for hormonal hair after pregnancy and menopause etc...bald patches. I looked on website for Kerastase and you can put in ypur hair problem and you get options like to make long hair stronger and help it grow more. or stop hairfall by fixing scalp...or thicken hair etc. Then i ordered from Adore Beauty. Expensive but not much more than the other shampoos. i am hoping for great results with the Swiss collagen Glow and the Kerastase Paris range . i was going to take the V as well...but i really think that has caused a half kilo weight gain. I could not figure it. So thanks for this thread. Having always had long healthy thick hair as beauty feature...lank thinning hairfall really got me down. i refuse to cut my hair short. But a change of hair cate products I feel is the way to go to get crowning glory back!

Janie

4/7/2020 10:42:55 pm

Wow...I just started taking these maybe about a week 2 times a day, but started experiencing insomnia. I had no idea about the weight gain and have not weight myself. But, today i did notice my jeans very tight and I've been having problems with my stomach, everything I eat causes heart burn. However, I do feel hungry a lot more often. Also, my breasts are so tender, like when you're about to have your menstrual cycle. I'm 51, haven't had a period in over 3 years! I'm quitting these and going back to just plain biotin.

10/13/2022 04:37:04 am

I experienced awful insomnia too and one week after taking my last pill, it hasn’t gone away! How long did it take your insomnia to stop after you stopped taking it?

Athena

5/30/2020 07:01:34 pm

Not sure which Viviscal everyone with the weight issues is discussing here but years ago I had to stop taking the regular version due to weight gain. I started the Viviscal Pro about 3 months ago and have amazing results, not only hair and nails, but skin as well! I love this version and absolutely NO weight gain. If you’re taking the regular version and have weight gain issues, try the Pro, My theory is that the mullet seed extract on the regular version messes with thyroid function for some people, which results in slower metabolism and weight gain

5/30/2020 07:03:30 pm

Previous comment submitted, just adding my email

9/9/2020 07:35:08 pm

I wanted to write a comment because i feel i should help others..i took viviscal once a day and i had severe cramping. I noticed its because of the iron inside the viviscal women, so i decided to get viviscal man which is similar in contents (except plus minus something). My cramping seems to go but these are my overall health during taking viviscal:
1. Nausea and extreme sleepiness right after taking it in the morning.
2. If i take it at night i wake up in the morning with nausea, that is, if i am able to sleep at night. Otherwise it keeps me awake with gas and bloating n cramping.
3. My eyes feel so dry that i feel sleepy all the time.
4. I feel tired and low energy, which is opposite of what i feel before taking it. Normally i can exercise, cook clean and do household chores without getting tired..now i feel like i cannot go through the day at all.
5. I also easily get stressed out because of my tiredness. I cannot think clearly.
6. No matter that i was dieting, i couldnt lose weight (fortunately i was controlling my calories) so i didnt gain.
So i stop viviscal and then i began to recover from these symptoms. Right now i still have nausea but my energy is recovering. I am dissapointed because it did help with my hair growth but i have had problems with it since day one. I think my clarity and energy and good sleep is worth much more.

10/24/2022 08:18:27 am

Hi Sarah, how long did it take for your insomnia to stop after stopping Viviscal? I'm at almost three weeks and still can't sleep.

10/11/2020 07:53:14 am

Hi- can you tell me if your hair loss has worsened since stopping viviscal? I have been on it for 9 months and gained weight in my midsection, want to stop but am afraid of hair loss getting worse. Have you found anything else to improve it instead? I’m wondering if iron will prevent the hair loss from getting worse.

Stephanie

11/9/2020 02:29:20 am

Weight gain. I never gain weight. I’m a runner, I don’t eat sugar, I don’t drink alcohol or do any drugs. I’m as healthy and fit as they get. Size 2 for my whole life. I am SO GLAD I FINALLY FOUND THIS! I added nothing else new. 3rd month now. Works for stopping the hair shed but I will be searching for other alternatives this Weight gain isn’t worth it.

Kathe

1/10/2021 07:12:45 pm

I have been taking Viviscal Pro for almost 6 months, now. My dermatologist prescribed it. I even had my boyfriend buy me the 3-month supply for a Christmas present ($150.00 for a 3-month supply)!
I am a size 2, workout, and eat fairly healthy. I have noticed that my midsection, which has always been flat (I am 64, now, and it's still flat) is getting fuller, and my abdomen puffier. I also saw a few references to insomnia, or at least, not being able to sleep well. I'm also hungry all the time! My gosh! I never realized either could be attributed to Viviscal! Not only that, but my thinning hair issue has not improved a bit. I even thought it's been getting worse. SO much hair in the shower drain! I am going to discuss this with my dermatologist at the end of the month, and hopefully, I can return the un-opened Christmas present. I can't afford to gain weight like this. I'm up only 3-4 lbs, but on a 5'2" petite frame, that's a lot. I stopped taking the pills (twice a day) this morning. Hopefully, this weight gain around my mid-section will subside. So glad I looked into this, and my side effects have been corroborated with all of your posts.

olga p

4/25/2021 12:07:30 pm

Thank you, EVERYONE who posted here about their experiences w/ this supplement! Age 63 & fighting ill health for approximately 20 yrs, I've lost about 3/4 of what once was butt-long, naturally wavy-curly thick, luxurious Since age 9 every hairdresser I came into contact w/ would comment on it. I was even asked to participate in several hair shows.

I am saddened EVERY time I brush or wash my hair, seeing the huge amt of hair I'I'm losing & was considering trying this despite not being able to afford it.

Since I am already fighting weigh gain, bloating insomnia & more, you've made this an easy decision for me--I AM NOT GOING TO TRY SOMETHING THAT MAKES MY SYMPTOMS POSSIBLY WORSE! Thank you again!

olga_p

Sheri

4/28/2021 01:58:38 am

I just realized the connection that I have been an extra 10-15 lbs heavier for about 6 months and that is how long I have been on viviscal! I am normally a thin woman and this muffin top has been so difficult to accept. I now know the cause! Can anyone tell me if you lost the weight without effort after stopping viviscal? I am so relieved to find out the cause! Cannot believe I did see the connection sooner!

CCCD

5/21/2021 01:34:53 am

I'm here to compare my side effects from Viviscal. I've taken just 10 days of viviscal to try and boost hair growth after a major shedding event. I have been very gassy! I think since day one of taking Viviscal. Also, I have insomnia. I'm up every night. I have always had some insomnia but is definetly increased. I havent noticed weight gain yet! but I will continue taking this box and see what happens.

Sakura Herb link

1/15/2022 08:26:39 pm

Very informative and useful article. Learned a lot. Thank you.

Julie

2/18/2022 06:32:26 am

I was really excited to try Viviscal Pro. Im in my 40s and noticed my hair was thinning, dry and brittle. I’m a consistent runner and eat only lean natural foods, weight 115. I’ve taken VP for one week and the swelling and bloating around my gut area is so extreme I can’t button my pants… like not even close. It feels like a painful pressure in my stomach which is uncomfortable. I’m going to try to reduce to one pill a week to see if I can give my body time to adjust to the supplement. I do see an immediate improvement to my hair, shine, texture, fullness. But these reviews are very helpful, I thought I was the only one, thank you for posting.

Holly

4/25/2022 09:09:31 pm

I took Viviscal for 8 days and have gained 6 pounds and my stomach is so bloated. It is the only thing I have changed. I am also working out. No reason for this sudden weight gain other than this. I am going to take it back. :(

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