ORTHO-NOVUM 7/7/7-21 Reviews (ETHINYL ESTRADIOL; NORETHINDRONE; NORETHINDRONE; NORETHINDRONE)Average Rating: 3.2 (134 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare ORTHO-NOVUM 7/7/7-21 with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR ORTHO-NOVUM 7/7 | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 1 | For Birth Control | I took this pill at when it was first developed, back in 1976. I'm sure it has been greatly improved, however my experience was terrible. I had terrible acne, and mood swings, but the worst part, was when I stopped taking it, a week later, I had terrible bleeding, and cramps. I went to the doctor, and he said I had endemetriosis due to a severe hormonal imbalance. I said you mean because of the Ortho novum? He would not answer. | Perhaps my body is unique, and these side effects probably would not be as severe with other women. | F | 65 | 2 years | 9/11/2007 | 1 | Yes | Dangerous pill. I have cancer. | Dangerous | F | 61 | 0 years Not sure 1X day | 5/18/2022 | 2 | control menopause symptoms | Well I had not had a period for about 2 years and was on Ortho-Prefest which resolved all the hot flashes etc. I switched to Novum 777 because of my health insurance. The instructions were NOT clear at all...it said to start so many days after my period...well I hadnt had one in two years so the pharmacist told her to start taking at day one. After starting it must have forced a period as I started bleeding again. My old cycle was a breeze...2 maybe three days. I am currently going on 10 days and now have to go and see the OBGYN to see whats up. | anyone having experience with this I would love to know if my experience is normal or what you have found. | F | 53 | 30 days | 9/4/2007 | 1 | help balance my hormones | Total and complete exhaustion. Took naps everyday for 2 weeks. Did not want to leave house. Emotional wreck. Cried everyday. Lack of drive for everything | Stopping bcp today. I have had enough. My children have seen me depressed enough! | 50 | 10 days 30mg | 8/17/2015 | 1 | Birth control | None while I was on it. I had very minor acne before taking it (I was taking this for birth control). Two weeks after going off of it, I woke up one morning to find 6 cystic blemishes on my face. This drug gave me cystic acne (I never had a cyst before in my life) which I am still suffering with. It also caused hirsutism (didn't have that either) and I never had a regular period in the years I've since I stopped. I went from a normal 28 day cycle pre Ortho Novum to a 21 days cycle and sometimes a 14 day cycle. If I could turn back the clock, I never would have taken it. It completely messed up my hormones and my skin. | If you are taking this to control your acne, if for any reason you have to stop, be prepared to have a much worse case of acne than before you started. | F | 50 | 12 years | 12/7/2006 | 5 | At first a few. But I had been on Loestrin and Tri-phasil and some other pill and they ALL gave me the problems in the first few months, then I leveled out and was fine on 777. | I loved this pill. If you take a generic BC you are CRAZY! They are NOT made by the same people in the same plants etc. dont be fooled! Only buy the brands. | F | 48 | 1X day | 11/22/2010 | 1 | menstrual problems | gallbladder removal 4 months after taking ne-con. no gallstones. irregular periods. some months heavy bleeding, one month no bleeding at all. spotting after period. lower libido. breast tenderness first couple of months. | I have never had stomach or digestive problems in the past. I do not know of any family members who have a history of gall bladder problems. Just 4 months after taking the necon birth control pills,(to help with extreme heavy bleeding) I suddenly had an acute gallbladder attack which resulted in having it removed. I have since read that estrogen is a possible culprit in gallbladder problems. hmmmmm... I recommend finding another solution! | F | 48 | 4 months | 3/30/2009 | 4 | cyst | tomorrow is my first day , DO NOT want weight gain i am fixing to start on Nutri system | F | 46 | 0 days | 3/6/2007 | 1 | irregular cycles | This drug caused a mini stroke . I experienced a mini stroke after the first seven days , then hand-knobbing, blurred vision migraines in 7 day intervals until I stopped. I was driving during one. I still . migraines because I took this drug. I took it in 1986 | I learned triggers for migraines , and no drugs later, am now 45 and every period, and ovulation brings on a new set of migraines. This drug kick started migraines therefore ruining my hormonal balance for life. | F | 45 | 60 days 1X day | 11/14/2014 | 4 | to control menstraul cycle | Due to insurance coverage the doctor has switched me to Necon. I have been taking it for about 7 months. I have had increased hair growth, but loss of scalp hair. My breast are very sore. My periods are heavier and very painful. I am also having a great deal of swelling in my legs and feet. I had been taking ortho novum for about 12years before this and never had any trouble. | F | 43 | | 8/28/2007 | 5 | prevent pregnancy | This is the only pill I've ever been on. Stopped taking it twice to have children and had no problem getting pregant after stopping. Very short periods - 3 or 4 days, and very light. Has worked great for me. | F | 42 | 22 years 1X day | 7/30/2012 | 5 | originally to regulate cycle | In the last year I've developed headaches the first two days of my period | Best birth control - originally I took it to regulate my cycle, then stayed on it to prevent pregnancy. For many years now I've hardly had a period, rarely have cramps, occasionally have mood swings... love the predictability of it. Never been pregnant, no acne or weight gain. I read the reviews and was surprised to see so many negative side effects. | F | 42 | 23 years 1X day | 6/7/2012 | 1 | Birth cotrol | Severe headaches | F | 42 | 3 weeks .5/.75/1.0 | 12/6/2011 | 1 | heavy periods | had a blood clot that caused a HEART ATTACK | this drug has permanently damaged me. I had a blood clot that went to my heart, causing a 99% blockage and heart attack. i nearly died and now have a stent and permanent damage. i had no other risks factors and drs did a test that show i am not genetically predisposed to clots | F | 42 | 8 months 1X day | 3/21/2016 | 4 | Prevent Pregnancy | Over the years I have experienced weight gain not sure if the BCP is contributing to this issue. It has been more difficult to lose weight in the past few years. After several years of taking this pill, I did begin to have hair growth on my breast and in the more recent years hair growth on my face. I have periodic acne breakouts on my face but I am getting older so I am not sure how much I can contribute to the Ortho-Novum or is it just that I am getting older. I have no obvious side effects that I can absolutely without a doubt contribute to the BCP. I have experienced heavier bleeding within the past few years but I too afraid to change pills as my Dr. has suggested. | My insurance no longer pays for Ortho-Novum 7/7/7 which costs me approximately $55 per pack. The Necon 7/7/7 only costs $3 per pack but I am afraid to change to the Necon. I would like to stop taking the birth control but feel that condoms won't work well in a marriage. Considered having a tubiligation but afraid of surgery. Trying figure out what to do but afraid of getting pregnant. Ortho-Novum 7/7/7 has prevented pregnancy for me all these years. Choosing a BCP that's right for your body is very important, take the time to research and find what's best for you. | F | 40 | 21 years | 4/6/2009 | 1 | birth control | Intense nausea all the time after taking medication | I started taking this pill when I was 15, bad choice. I have had so many problems, endometriosis, fibroids, multiple surgeries, blocked fallopion tubes. I have been infertile and cannot get pregnant now. I am forty now and have completely giving up. | F | 40 | 1 days 1X day | 2/28/2012 | 5 | to avoid unwanted critters | none really. probably some weight gain though hard to say cuz i do like the kibble | i am actually on the 777-28 but i guess they are about the same. have been on them for 20 years. i think it is a reliable product if taken as DIRECTED! I was thinking of a Mirena but after all the negative press i have read I think i will stay with what works for me. i recommend the 777-28's as long as you are willing to remember them everyday and are willing to give your body a month or so to adjust. | F | 39 | 20 years | 7/12/2009 | 2 | prevent pregnancy | weight gain, gas, bloating, no sex drive, acne, dry eyes, vaginal dryness. I used Nortrel before with no problem but my insurance company stopped covering it! | F | 39 | 5 months 1X day | 5/18/2010 | 1 | PMS, cramps and Migraines | Nausea, weight gain, SEVERE depression and anxiety, rage, extreme fatigue, intense cravings for fast food, uncontrollable sobbing | My doctor thought this pill might help with my severe cramps and menstrual migraines. Within 2 days I was nauseous all the time but the worst part was that I am usually a positive, social, happy, motivated and active person and I felt heavy and exhausted and I was so depressed that I started having suicidal thoughts and felt completely hopeless. I gave it a few more days, hoping my body would adjust, and had to stop because I felt like I didn't want to live anymore and my outlook and perspective were purely pessimistic. I was extremely anxious, my heart was racing and I felt nervous and uncomfortable and didn't want to leave my house or talk to anyone. Also I eat a micronutrient-dense diet, always healthy, don't eat grains and suddenly I had crazy obsessive cravings for McDonalds and Taco Bell, neither of which I've visited in about a decade! I stopped taking the pill yesterday and I'm still very depressed and tired. | F | 39 | 4 days 1X day | 10/19/2012 | 1 | birth control | started taking medicine when I was 17, pregnant at 19 and again at 20 (same daddy), hysterectomy at 30, now 38 and have blood clots in my arm. | Would not ever let my daughter take this medicine!!!! | F | 38 | 8 years | 5/21/2008 |