ORTHO-NOVUM 1/35-28 Reviews (ETHINYL ESTRADIOL; NORETHINDRONE)

Average Rating: 2.5 (209 Ratings)

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RATING  REASONSIDE EFFECTS FOR ORTHO-NOVUM 1/3COMMENTSSEXAGEDURATION/
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 3  to stop bleeding Headache, anxiety, nervousness, difficulty breathing, diarrhea, loss of appetite. I have suffered from General anxiety disorder but, its been under control. It only took 2 days and it was back. Anxiety and panic attacks are not what I was expecting. Only been on it for 4 days. Not worth it! Will not be taking it tomorrow! F 51 1 days
11/22/2014
 1  birth control / cramp control severe blood clots in lower region amputation of both legs within 14 months of each other required F 46
4/11/2006
 5  pmdd/birth control none I've been taking this pill, on and off, since my late teens. Went back on it at age 40 after a gap of about 10 years when I started suffering PMDD, and love it. I take it continuously, no side effects, no periods. I plan to stay on it until menopause. F 45 6 years
8/15/2009
 1  Birth Control / regulate periods cramps, nausea, heavy bleeding, headache, bloating I took this pill for several years and had no problem. Then I was off for several years. When I started it back up, it's been horrible. I've been on it for two months and have had EXTREMELY painful periods. I'm doubled over in pain, can't sleep because of it, can hardly function. I'm extremely irritable, diarrhea, horrible headache and bleeding more heavily than I ever have. I bloat so much during my period that nothing I own fits me. It's awful. F 45 2 months
11/22/2006
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 5  Not having anymore kids I get headache at least one or two days while on my period I love this pill, I take it every night before I go to bed, I know exactly whenmy period will be here down to the hour and I have not gained any weight or other side effects F 44 22 years
3/5/2008
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 1  Undetermined bleeding Used as treatment for irregular bleeding occurring over 46 day period of time. No peri or menopause. Fluttering in chest, BP spikes as high as 175/120 then plummeting to 60's/high 40- mid 60's. Mood swings. Numb feet and cold all the time. Terrified!!! Research and ask MANY questions before putting your heart, body and family through the affects and effects of this med. F 44 4 days
30 mg
11/7/2016
 5  Birth control, easier periods None. Took this pill for 27 years (generic for the last decade or so) without any side effects. Always loved that my periods were very light with little cramping. I had experienced nausea and severe cramping until starting the pill. I switched to a different pill two months ago looking for a lower dose after all these years (this was low when I started taking it). I’ve been extremely fatigued and a chronic illness that had been under control has flared. I’ll be going back to Ortho-Novum 1/35 next month. F 43 27 years
1/35 1X day
5/22/2013
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 5  Birth control No side effects I had break through bleeding with other pills, but never this one. My periods are very light and cramp only occasionally, quite opposite to my teen years before bc pills. I was able to get pregnant easily when we were ready and started pills again after getting my first period after breast feeding each baby. Any decrease in libido has more to do with stress than this pill. F 43 20 years
1X day
8/3/2011
 4  short periods,VERY heavy bleeding some brast tenderness, 4 pound weight gain Just finished my first pack. My period came on time and is very light and no cramping at all !!!!!!! My only other option would be a C@D surgical procedure - I am more than satisfied with results, can't believe I spent one year in agony of pain and flooding with such simple solution available ???!!! F 42 23 days
8/16/2006
 2  birth control contant headaches & nausea I was on this for about 9-10 years before giving birth and never had a problem; nice light periods, felt totally normal. When I went back on after I was done breastfeeding I was given the generic Necon 1/35. I had headaches all the time, felt sick to my stomach constantly. I finally went off of it. I recently went back on it and plan to only be on it for three months; I want to avoid my getting my period as I have two triathlons that fall right when I am due to get it. The symptoms are again, horrible. Now I remember why I went off of it in the first place. F 42
5/28/2009
 5  Birth Control None 23 Years later and I am still on this one, all be it the generic version now. I get my period two to three times a year for no more than a day. NEVER have PMS or cramps, I can't say if that is me or the pill. F 41 23 years
5/14/2009
 3  period control The side effects are not too bad. But as I get older, my headaches during the placebo week are terrible and getting worse. Doctor calls them "period migraines" and they are miserable. When I first started taking the pill I may have gained a little weight, but have managed to stay the same size for 12 years while on this medication. Periods are very predictable and only last 2-3 days. Very little cramping too. 41 12 years
1/1/2008
 5  birth control Shorter period, less cramps, no changes in mood; still no kids! Yea!! Have been very pleased. F 40 10 years
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2/2/2012
 3  Stop heavy chronic bleeding My GYN prescribed this after I bled so heavy I was hospitalized and had to have a transfusion. I will say my bleeding stopped after taking a tapered course of these pills. Thank The Lord!! However, I can not continue them due to the other side effects even tho I'm down to one pill a day. Horrible fatigue, hot sweaty flashes esp after eating, nausea, irritability, shortness of breath, and it totally kills my sex drive (if I could even think about sex while feeling so horrible). I know my reason for taking them is different and they did work in that capacity, but the side effects are scary!!! F 40 3 weeks
Tapered
6/20/2013
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 1  birth control Sever abdominal cramps, back aches, weight gain, water retention. Drinking a gallon of water does not help the water retention, and the cramps are so bad I'm almost incapacitated. I never had cramps before - have been off the pill about 5 years and never had a problem before. F 40 1.5 months
1/10/2008
 5  BC I really have had no side effects whatsoever in the two years that I have been taking this medication. I have suffered no sexual side effects, haven't gained any weight and haven't had any skin reactions. I consider this wonderful especially in view of my age. I will take this as long as I need birth control. F 39 2 years
4/18/2007
 5  BIRTH CONTROL NONE....I AM JUST TIRED OF TAKING IT FOR SO LOOOOOONG!!! I'VE BEEN ON THE PILL FOR 8 YEARS NOW AND AFTER TRYING DIFFERENT KINDS, THESE HAVE BEEN THE ONLY ONES THAT I DON'T HAVE ANY SIDE EFFECTS LIKE HEADACHES, BLOATING, WEIGHT GAIN, ETC. THESE ARE LOW DOSAGE, SO WHEN I'M GOING TO TRAVEL AND I KNOW I AM GETTING MY PERIOND DURING THOSE DAYS I'LL JUST KEEP TAKING PILL FROM THE NEW PACK UNTIL I COME HOME. THEY'VE BEEN GREAT!! F 38 8 years
3/4/2008
 5  prevent pregancy while single nearly none I have really loved being on this bc. I started when I became sexually active at age 16 when it was under the brand Ortho Novum. I switched to the generic Necon 1/35 a few years ago to save on my co-pay and notice no changes. I had heavy periods and bad cramps as a teen (I started menstruating at age 10) but once on the pill, I've had no cramps and my cycle became regulated down to the day (literally day 3 of the "inactive pill" week). Sometimes at the end of the third week taking active pills, I will continue taking pills from the next pack, which has worked perfectly to skip a monthly peiord from time to time or to plan around a big event or vacation. I recently went off this pill four months ago (for the first time in over 20 years), since I am not sexually active at this exact time. My doctor said I am perfectly healthy, non-smoker and fine to go off for a while. It did take 2 months for me to get back to a perfectly timed 28-30 day normal cycle. I've noticed heavier and longer periods while not taking this bc, and also cramping early on in the period. I will definately go back on this bc once I am sexually active with a regular boyfriend again. F 38 22 years
7/1/2009
 2  cramping, heavy bleeding insomnia, breast swelling and extreme breast tenderness, constipation the first whole month, diarrhea the second whole month, gas & bloating, weight gain, anxiety, restlessness Shortened my period drastically, lighter bleeding and reduced cramping but not worth all the side effects, especially the stomach problems and anxiety F 38 2 months
1X day
11/22/2015
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 2  pre-IVF Lethargic, no energy. Complete exhaustion. Breasts very sore, tender and swollen. Vomiting around the time of my period. Not depressed, just very apathetic and listless. I definitely did not have any of these symptoms prior to taking birth control. I am usually sensitive to most medications, so it is not a suprise I am reacting negatively. Probably not related to the "brand" of pill...just the pill in general. F 38 1 months
2/10/2007

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