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 |
| 5 | to prevent having children and pain | None , I have been on this pill for 11 years and I would say you have a low sex drive and you do get moody at times but, it's great! And I am not being a test animal for these new drugs coming out because you don't know the long term effect. But, I too have missed a week and did not get pregnant. I am 33 and still taking them. | They also got rid of my period craps for good. | F | 33 | 1994 years | 3/28/2007 | 5 | to pevent having children and pain | None , I have been on this pill for 11 years and I would say you have a low sex drive and you do get moody at times but, it's great! And I am not being a test animal for these new drugs coming out because you don't know the long term effect. But, I too have missed a week and did not get pregnant. I am 33 and still taking them. | They also got rid of my period craps for good. | F | 33 | 1994 years | 3/28/2007 | 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 | 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 | Endometriosis | None that I know of...but if there are, they're obviously easier to deal with than what happens if I don't take it- namely pain, pain, and more pain! | I have had severe "female problems" since my period started when I was 13. I have had 2 surgeries and other nasty hormone therapies(I was never the same after the "false menopause" treatment- and I do mean in a bad way!) to try and get the upper hand. I started on Ortho Novum 7/7/7 when I was about 16 and it is the only one I have been able to take w/o major side effects. I can't tell you how many different pills my PCPs have tried me on over the years to try and control my problems, and I have always ended up sick and going back to the original after a few months. My current Doc decided it's not even worth it to try something else! | F | 37 | 21 years | 7/23/2006 | 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 | 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 | 5 | Endometriosis; ovarian cysts | N/A | I can't believe it's been 19 years since my doctor prescribed Ortho Novum to me...after completing laser surgery to treat endometriosis and remove an ovarian cyst, I began taking this as prescribed - a preventative for further endo. My first and only experience with oral contraceptives, so I don't have much to compare it with. I usually don't flow at all during menses, maybe a one-day spotting every other month. I'm told this is normal on Ortho for prolonged periods of time (and good with regard to endometriosis remaining dormant and non-threatening to my state of fertility). Somewhere along the line for insurance reasons no doubt I began taking NECON, the generic version. I do not even recall this switch, hence no differences were noted. Severe cramps and PMS prevails, the curse of being female. Ibuprofen (600 mg) enables functionability (never take ibuprofen on an empty stomach, even if it's just a cracker, you need the buffer!) I'd recommend Ortho to anyone. Don't listen to those do | F | 35 | 19 years | 7/28/2007 | 5 | birth control | none | Been on this pill since age 19; briefly switched to Loestrin for 8 months due to sudden irregular bleeding and diagnosed with a uterine fibroid. Had the fibroid removed, then switched back to 7/7/7. What I like about this pill is how the different levels of hormones mimicks the body's natural fluctuation; hence very few side effects. Unlike the newer mono-phasic (single dose) pills which seems to produce negative side effects (I had no periods/irregular bleeding, mood swings and hair loss w/ Loestrin) Every body is different; this pill works great for me. Regular and timely periods. Just be sure to take good quality pharmaceutical grade multivitamins while on any birth control pill. I've often read that pills reduce the body's absorption of certain nutrients. No issues with weight on this pill either. However on the Loestrin I dropped 10 pounds. I know many docs prescribe the lower dose mono-phasic pills to older women (35+); but I think i'll stick to this classic formula. | F | 37 | 17 years 1X day | 5/19/2010 | 5 | Major cramps and irregularity | At first none. It worked great and took away my horrible cramps that I had as a teen. As the first few years went by I developed depression, anxiety, oily hair, mood swings and weight gain. I though nothing of it. Thinking it was just me and stress. Then as I got older I started getting vaginal dryness, headaches, fatigue, more weight gain, a sore near my clit, no sex drive and always tired. I talked to my GYN just last month and she said that necon 777 is a very high dose and that's why I was having so many side effects so she started me on Yaz. I have been on Yaz for 4 weeks now and feel great. I felt alittle blah for the first 2 weeks but now I feel great. I feel much happier. My chronic stomach aches are going away and I don't feel as depressed or stressed as I did. Not sure how long it will take to get the necon completely out of my system but hopefully more of the side effects will go away. Hopefully the Yaz won't cause too many side effects if any. | Necon 777 was great for atleast 10 yrs but now I'm thankful I'm off of it and praying Yaz will be better for me. | F | 35 | 16 years | 1/18/2009 | 5 | Birth Control | I experienced no side effects from Ortho-Novum. | I loved ortho-novum 7/7/7. I had no side effects & I took this pill for 16 years. My period always came on the same day every cycle and were lighter & much less painful than prior to taking this pill. | F | 34 | 16 years | 10/11/2009 | 4 | Birth Control | I have had NO side effects unless I missed a dose such as Breakthrough Bleeding. However, after taking it for 16 years I am getting side effects for the last 6 months or so... Acne & Very sore breast... I think I am gonna change to something else. | I actually recommend it. I have a light 3 day period or none at all. I am really happy but, now that I for some reason getting acne and sore breast. I am thinking of changing. Otherwise, I would be a happy camper.. | F | 36 | 16 years 777 1X day | 11/2/2014 | 5 | birth control | none | began this pill at 19 and took it consecutively w/ no problems til 15 years later (began spotting a little). my obgyn switched me to Loestrin Fe...terrible! the abnormal bleeding i'm experiencing now is nowhere near the spotting i've experienced during the last few months on Ortho Novum. being 35 now, i understand my body is a different; hormonal changes whatnot. she has switched me to Ortho 1 35? (i'll be starting that next month). all in all, this is a good b/c pil...periods were always regular; light to medium flow; no cramping, no weight gain, etc. i asked if i could she switch me back but advised against it (due to my sudden irregular bleeding) | F | 35 | 15 years | 3/10/2008 | 5 | Birth control | NONE! | I loved ON 7/7/7! I didn't have any side effects from taking it and it worked for 15 years. I went off of it in April '09 and I was pregnant by August of '09. If I end up on the pill again, I will definitely return to ON 7/7/7! | F | 36 | 15 years 1X day | 2/16/2010 | 4 | to prevent pregnancy and pms | I loved this pill for 15 years. However, I am stopping the pill because I'm realizing the progetin in it has caused tremendous hair thinning over the years. Also, I realize now it is likely responsible for my "mound-like" acne on my chin. This pill has andryognous effects due to the progestin. Were it not for this, I wouldn't quit taking it. I can't take the generic of this either. It made me feel sick as did ortho tricyclen lo. I am on day one of Yasmin-but nauseous and my thinking feels foggy. However, the progestin in Yasmin is unique as it has no androgynous effects as does Ortho-Novum 7/7/7. If you don't notice hair thinning or acne, it is a great pill-I had no noticeable side effects on this pill for years. | Loved it but my body seems no longer able to tolerate the type of progestin used in this pill. | F | 35 | 15 years | 6/24/2007 | 5 | prevent pregnancy | I was on ortho novum 7/7/7 the name brand, then got off of it when my husband had a vasectomy. About 6 months after quiting the pill I got severe painful cystic acne on my back, and on my neck, and smaller pustule type all over my face. I took anti biotics to help, and it sort of did but the side effects of those were much worse than the ones I had with the pill. | I got back on Ortho/Novum 7/7/7 28 or so I thought I picked up the generic Necon, or Necor 7/7/7 its been 2 weeks, my stomach always hurts, my breasts are fuller and much more tender to the point of pain. My weight has increased 5 lbs in just 2 weeks, heathy eater and exerciser. Heavy feeling in general, lots of water retention. NOT HAPPY WITH GENERIC. Being switched back to brand name pill picking up tonight. The generic is terrible, and if you get it instead of Ortho Novum tread lightly, it has helped my skin in a short time frame so has done the job I wanted in that area, but the cons outweigh the pros... | F | 34 | 14 years 1X day | 6/20/2012 | 4 | Prevent pregnancy / ovarian cysts | When I was 14 my doctor found cysts on my ovaries and wanted to put me on BCC to get rid of them. I was first put on Ortho Tri-cyclen and gained about 10 lbs., so my doctor tried me on 7/7/7. My pain from the cysts went away after 3 or 4 months. I have really regular light periods and hardly any cramps. I have been dealing with depression and low libdo for as long as I can remember, it may be related to this drug. I've been on 7/7/7 for 14 years and I think next month I'm going to quit taking it to see if this goes away. | F | 27 | 14 years | 5/11/2009 | 1 | cramps, heavy period, birth control | BLOOD CLOT IN MY BRAIN. Be cautious...these "rare but serious side effects" actually do occur. I spent 8 days in the hospital, 4 of which were in intensive care. I could not walk, talk, and had paralysis on my right side for a few days. I almost died, and am lucky they expect me to make a full recovery. My clot will take 6 months to a year to dissolve with the help of blood thinners. I saw a hematologist and he is CERTAIN it was the pill. My blood clots normally now. He told me all hormonal forms of birth control change the coaguluation of your blood. | I'm not saying this will happen to everybody. Just beware of the risks. Go see a doctor immediately if you suddenly start to experience migraines. 2 days in a row of these headaches were my only warning signs before things got really critical. I never had any problems using this pill before this...maybe just gained a few pounds at first. | F | 29 | 13 years | 2/15/2007 | 5 | to prevent pregnancy | I don'take 7/7/7-21 take 7/7/7-28 and in the first 3 months I had nausea & lost 17 lbs. | I feel this BCP is good for me and and has been for this long. I feel as I get older I get more sleepy than usual. My weight has boosted with age, or maybe just b/c I eat more and less athletic but I'm not overweight. I do plan on getting off BCP b/c i am wanting a baby now. I do recommend Ortho Novum 7/7/7-28 It's great. Sometimes I'm offered Necon but I choose not too buy it b/c just a fear of trying something "NEW". Not my cup of tea. I do have a question for all you ladies out there have you ever heard of Nortrel, another Generic Wal-Mart is giving out for Necon & Ortho-Novum. I would really like your feedback for a friend of mine. | F | 29 | 12 years | 5/8/2008 | 4 | Birth control/regulate periods | I was 16 when I started on Ortho-Novum 7/7/7. Very light spotting rarely during the first few months. Then no problems whatsoever until around age 24 when I smoked infrequently, had some spotting & break-through bleeding. I quit smoking altogether, no problems. Last 6 mos, I started having break-through bleeding occurring closest to the last week of the pill, my libido lessened & I started to get moodier. Dr said my uterus may have changed & my body was responding neg to the different levels of hormones each week. She put me on Ortho-Cept 28. Same dose each week. Only on day 2 of that. | This bc worked well for me for a number of years. I had predictable mood changes, didn't gain any weight, & haven't been pregnant. I would have stayed on it but it makes sense that our bodies change & therefore respond differently after time. I'm also lucky, my body isn't sensitive to medicines. I have friends who are & understand the frustration. | F | 28 | 12 years | 6/11/2007 |