 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.***
63 Comments
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.
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,
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.
Ann
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.
Sheila
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. 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.
Sheila
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
Mary H
4/23/2016 07:13:23 pm
Sheila- have you gained any weight back now that you're taking the pills again?
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
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.
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.
Alexandra
2/9/2017 04:47:10 am
In 4 months treatment I gained 8 pounds
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!!!!
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.
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.. :( :( :(
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
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!
Tessa Shaw
4/26/2018 04:09:38 am
IF ANYBODY FINDS SOMETHING AS GOOD AS VIVISCAL BUT DOESNT GAIN WEIGHT PLEASE LET ME KNOW!
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.
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,
Caroline
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?
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 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
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 Your comment will be posted after it is approved.
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