OVCON-35 Reviews (ETHINYL ESTRADIOL; NORETHINDRONE)

Average Rating: 2.8 (480 Ratings)

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 4  Birth Control & decrease period I haven't noticed anything. I only take the active pill so I don't have periods (ob gyn approved this) I was taking Femcon Fe .35 but it was too expensive so my obgyn prescribed me Ovcon but my walgreens pharmacy gave me the generic Zenchent. Seems to be ok so far. I'm moody because of personal issues and have gained weight (totally my fault for not taking dieting and exercising like I should). Worth a shot! F 23 3 months
.35 1X day
3/24/2010
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 1  very painful periods 15 pounds of weight gain after being the same weight for years (probably water weight as I am drinking a lot of water - 10glasses a day as well as stopping at water fountains constantly - and my pee remains bright yellow), really moody, crying all the time, fatigue, headaches, slight depression I was on this BC for a few months before they switched me to the generic for it. The generic did nothing for my periods so they took me off of it and I've been on it now for about six months (started in September, it's now beginning of March). The first time I was on it, I loved it, but now I've gained A LOT of weight and my moods are insane. I'm always tired even if I get 10+ hours of sleep. I've been on other birth controls, but have had break through bleeding and such and never had this problem. I'm calling my OBGYN tomorrow to get taken off of it ASAP. F 21 6 months
35mg 1X day
3/3/2010
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 3  Stop bleeding after UFE failed I am on Zenchent, still bleeding every day, bigger swollen breasts, sleepless and left knee keeps swelling. Weight gain, ever hungry for cabs and tired all day. occassional headache. Still better than Loestrin 24, which drove me to moodiness, crazy dreams and cramping pain I have been using the generic Zenchent and it has made me less moody and more myself than Loestrin 24, which stopped bleeding for a week, but I was dreaming scaring things and wake up sweating with palpitations. With Zenchent, I've never stopped bleeding, its scaring as the bleeding is on, each day (ligther than before), but I cannot have a physical relationship with a man, quite annoying as my breasts are beautifully sexy and I still want loving! My insurance will cover Ovcon 50 so I'll change tomorrow and see. I usually need high doze, so this might be right for me. It was what the doctor wanted me to have, but I was scared of the dosage and had no idea Ovcon 35 was not covered. ALL wOMEN SHOULD FIGHT for INSUrance that wil cover the medicine that works for each individual NOT just the lowest cost generic. IT causes women to suffer and to waste time, money and their youth. I waste so much time awake and then when I use a sleeping pill, the mix with Zenchent makes me very dizzy and forgetful. Also its another drug to confuse my body. F 45 6 weeks
35 1X day
2/26/2010
 1  regulation Immediate depression, disconnection from others, bizarre dreams every night, diarrhea, strong irritability. F 27 5 days
1X day
2/13/2010
 5  Prevent pregnancy Some break-through bleeding (off and on) This pill has been a great fit for me. I had been on Depo, but it was too strong for me/my body type. I then switched to NuvaRing, which made me depressed. After several months of just using barrier methods, my doctor put me on Ovcon and it has been just right for me. I am now on the generic Zenchent, and have been since my second pack of these pills. F 26 1 years
12/2/2009
 1  regulate periods weight gain, insomnia, moody, nauseous I was on Loestrin for two years and decided to get off birth control to get my body ready to start trying for a baby. Well, 5 months after getting off Loestrin I hadn't had a single period. My Dr. tried putting me on 10 days of progesterone but that didn't do the trick. So she started me on a month of Ovcon 35. Only Walgreens gave me the generic Zenchent. I have gained 4 pounds in a week and a half. I can barely get my wedding ring off my hands are so swollen. I'd lost about 6 pounds after getting of Loestrin and now it is all coming back on. I eat healthy and workout at least 5 days a week. I hate this. F 26 11 days
6/19/2009
 5  abnormal bleeding No negative side effects. The positive side effect is that it made me less moody. I suffer from depression and have never felt better since being on this new birth control. I was bleeding for 10 weeks straight. After 3 birth control changes and an inconclusive Hysteroscopy, I was put on this birth control. The bleeding stopped within a week, and hasn't returned! F 30 3 weeks
6/8/2009
 1  ovarian cysts Severe mood swings, headaches frequently, breakthrough bleeding now for 4 days(taking to avoid period altogether) and major cramping This is the second birth control that I have been put on for ovarian cysts. After I took the second pill, I IMMEDIATELY started feeling depressed and severe moodiness. I called my Dr and spoke with the nurse, whom asked if I was sure it was the pill and not anything else making me feel this way!!! Well, sorry but this actually almost made me feel like I was just crazy!!!! Reading all the comments here sure make me feel better. Got an appointment with dr. in two days. Can't wait to get off this pill!!!! F 30 1 months
5/17/2009
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 5  Very Bad Menstral pain NONE I love this stuff....I've tried four others before my doctor put me on this. I'm glad that I found one that doesn't make me crazy or have bleeding every day. I am on an extended dose where I take three months of the active pill and then take the white. I have minimal to NO pain with my pill periods and I can function like a normal human being. Even the flow is light, and it is wonderful compared to heavy and painful. I love it and recommend it to anyone that has heavy, painful periods. F 31 2 years
4/18/2009
 2  Heavy and Painful Periods Moodiness all the time. Depression, Anxiety, Tiredness. Weight gain of 10 pounds. Weird food cravings during period. I would not recommend this pill to anyone. Extreme clotting and periods that last for seven days. Very painful cramps. This was supposed to lessen my period, but did not do it. I am always moody and always depressed for some reason. F 21 1 years
4/15/2009
 5  BIRTH CONTROL none really- was switched to it from another kind that was making me cry all the time- no probs w/this one but I take the name brand one- I am going to stick to it bc I have had probs w/other generics in the past and come to the conclusion they produce worse/more side effects- so I'm too worried about trying the generic version of this- (esp reading other reviews on Balziva) unfortunately it is very expensive & the price keeps going up- my insurance will only pay for the generic which I'm afraid to try d/t side effects- it's costly but I guess worth it to avoid any terrible side effects F 37 1 years
3/27/2009
 5  birth control For first three months experienced about 5 to 10 pound weight gain, breast tenderness, bloating. After that the weight came off and any other weight gain was my own fault (meaning I could exercise it off). After almost 9 years I barely have a period at all and often completely skip it altogether. This does make me buy more pregnancy tests which are always negative but rather pricey. Very satisfied for the last nine years, even after switching to Balziva, which I was very nervous about since Ovcon had always been perfect. I will be stopping it soon and am nervous about all the withdrawal effects I have been reading about on the internet. I seems like people only report the negative. So I will then be able to determine if how I feel on the pill is different then off the pill. F 28 9 years
2/28/2009
 2  prevent pregnancy breakthru bleeding, tender/sore breasts, mood swings, very emotional Have had breakthrough bleeding before my period. My actual period lasts about 2 days then stops then goes for another day. My breasts are very sore/tender. I'm much more moody and emotional. F 26 2 months
2/4/2009
 5  birth control none I started taking Ovcon about 5 years ago, and I switched to the generic Balziva. I love this pill! I only have a period once every 3 months, and when I do have a period it is so light, and lasts only 1-2 days. F 36
1/20/2009
 4  endomitriosis no crazy side effects. i wasnt anymore moody than i normally am, i think i have an increase in my sex drive but mostly because i think my old BC decreased it down to nothing. sadly my breast size has remained unchanged. and i did not gain any weight. the only thing i can think of that may have been related to this pill was that i was having a bit of joint stiffness the first week or two of taking it. it was more annoying than anything. i was put on ovcon to stop my periods after my surgery for endo. the last pill i was on was unable to do this and i was on my period for a good 3 months straight. finaly after maybe a month and a half of taking ovcon it has stopped. as with all medication, every persons body reacts differently, and it may take a while for your body to fully adjust for it to start working properly. do not take this pill for one week and then give up on it. it may work for some and not work for others but you have to take it for a few months to let your body adjust. so far this one has worked great for me :) you just have to find the right mixture of hormones for your body. not everyone is the same F 21 3 months
12/31/2008
 3  to help control my period I was very emotional, cried a lot, very depressed, gained weight, had loose bowl movements, and nausea, I am 38 and my period went crazy, had it for 6 weeks with heavy bleeding and clotting. My obgyn put me on this 5 weeks ago, and over the last couple of weeks I've noticed the weight gain and my mood swings, crying all the time, and don't want to be bothered by anyone or do anything. I stopped taking it today after looking at this website, will call the Dr. on Monday to prescribe something different F 38 5 weeks
12/27/2008
 1  To stop breakthrough bleeding I took two months of Femcon Fe and had my period the entire two months, I never stopped bleeding once. I had cramping, bloating, back aches, head aches and fatigue for two months straight and my period was the heaviest it had EVER been. I had never had problems sleeping before and suddenly found myself restless every night. I stopped after the two months and decided to let my own body take over. May try another pill later in life if needed but don't plan to use Femcon Fe again. F 34 2 months
11/25/2008
 5  birth control none I was on Ovcon and switched to Balziva. After experiencing severe depression and anxiety for the first time in my life, my doctor switched me to Yaz. I got melasma and then she switched me to ortho tri cyclen lo... and I got more melasma. I want to switch back to ovcon 35, but am now wondering if it is no longer available? I was also wondering if anyone has switched to ovcon from a lower dose pill and had melasma not worsen? any info would be appreciated! F 26 2 years
11/10/2008
 2  Yes aka Balziva Bleeding did not stop, just got a little bit lighter. Weight gain is very noticeable. Tenderness in nipples. Sexual drive is a zero. Swelling in hands and feet also very noticeable. Have at least 1-2 major headaches (or tightness around the back of neck area) a day. Fatigue (tired during the day, but restless at night). Daily body rashes appear and disappear. Depressed. I've been on this medicine now for a little over 1 week and I can see all of the above side effects taking a toll on myself physically and emotionally. I did not get on this medication by choice nor am I taking the medicine to avoid pregnancy. I recently turned 28 and for the first time in 16 years, my period decided to go berserk on me. I had an abnormal heavy clotty period that lasted for a month and my doctor (not OBGYN) prescribed this med for me. At first she stated it would stop after 1-2 days of taking the med...this did happen, but then on the 4th day...my period came right back. Called doc back who advised it can take up to 1-2 WEEKS to stop or regulate my cycle. After reading some of the comments about this med, I am seriously having 2nd thoughts about continuing this med...I am not sure what is worse...having a heavy/clotty period or all of the side effects I've listed. F 28 7 days
11/8/2008
 5  Birth control Dampening of sex drive, otherwise very little or no periods. I took Ovcon-35 for about ten years before being forced to a generic due to insurance limitations. It was very effective. I maintained a healthy weight the entire time, I did not feel sick like I did with higher hormone pills, it kept my moods level, and my periods almost entirely disappeared. I only lament that it pretty much destroyed my sex drive (so, why take birth control if you don't want to have sex?!). F 35 10 years
9/6/2008

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