TRIPHASIL-28 Reviews (ETHINYL ESTRADIOL; ETHINYL ESTRADIOL; LEVONORGESTREL; LEVONORGESTREL; LEVONORGESTREL)Average Rating: 3.1 (158 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare TRIPHASIL-28 with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR TRIPHASIL-28 | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 1 | birth control | I gained 40 lbs in 3 months on it and the nurse practitioner immediately took me off it. That was ten years ago at age 17. I have been afraid of oral contraceptives ever since.....oh and yes I lost 20 lbs after I quite taking it within six weeks of stopping with out dieting. Crazy. | | 3/25/2004 | 3 | birth control | weight gain, increased acne, emotional disturbances, depression, nausea the first two months | F | 28 | 11 days | 5/11/2004 | 3 | Birth Control | Weight gain, although I did not start to see it until I was 24/25 years of age and fatigue. | Although I took this pill for birth control purposes; I also wanted to be able to receive some of the advantages that were said to accompany my taking it. For example: Light periods (I still had a heavy flow)and period length 3-4 days (Mine still lasted 5-6 days). So, nonetheless, I was disappointed on that end. However, I will have to say that I had no in-between-period bleeding or spotting and the method of taking them was very easy. | F | 32 | 8 years | 6/27/2004 | 4 | birth control | At first I felt slight nausea, but after a week, there were no side effects at all. No weight gain, my skin cleared up, my periods were very regular (up to the day and the time of day). Great, low hormone pill. Highly reommended. | F | 30 | 5 years | 7/1/2004 | 5 | birth control | lost 40 pounds, Skin cleared up, acted as a appetite suppresant, and it helped with my ovarian cyst- stopped hurting. Plus, I have a hormone imbalance and I think it balanced out. Overall, I think it was wonderful for me. | F | 23 | 1.5 years | 8/31/2004 | 4 | Birth control | breast tenderness | My breasts became very tender -- to the point where the friction from my bra hurt. This was only on certain days throughout the month, though. Overall, I think this is as good as it gets | F | 23 | 3 years | 9/26/2004 | 5 | Birth Control | Dizziness the first month or so, but it evened out perfectly. I had lighter periods, clearer skin, never gained or lost any weight, and no more ovarian cysts. I tried 4 other brands Birth Control pills before this one, which in my opinion was the best. | Highly recommended | F | 24 | 6 years | 10/17/2004 | 4 | | 11/10/2004 | 2 | BCP | EFFECTIVE I SUPPOSE, BUT.. | SIDE EFFECTS WERE FLUTTERY HEART AND LOSS OF DESIRE. STILL, I TOOK IT FOR ABOUT 4 YEARS THEN SWITCHED TO THE SPONGE. BUT BEWARE!!---AFTER GOING OFF IT I STARTED TO DEVELOP BODY AND FACIAL HAIR, LIKE I BECAME DEPENDENT ON THE HORMONES OR SOMETHING. | F | 26 | 4 years | 11/15/2004 | 4 | Birth control | Worked great. No weight gain, mood changes or nausea. | I recommend it. | F | 21 | 8 months | 12/10/2004 | 5 | birth control | none | F | 25 | 7 years | 12/30/2004 | 4 | Birth Control | Occasionally have headaches, but I always had those even before...I wasn't too bright in starting the first pack a week and a half before my period was supposed to start, so I had two periods, with some spotting in between...I DO have massive breast tenderness, kind of hurts even when laying on my stomach. | Not too bad overall, still haven't done the deed but I'm waiting for the side effects to wear off...a friend of mine is taking Desogen and swears its great, but I doubt it....I prefer this anyhow, hormones that work in sequence with natural hormone levels. | F | 18 | 1 months | 2/3/2005 | 4 | birth control | I experienced no side effects while I was taking it. It was great. | I've been off the pill for over 7 months, hoping to start a family, and haven't had a period yet (and I'm not pregnant). Don't know whether this is related to the pill or not. | F | 31 | 4.5 years | 2/8/2005 | 4 | Birth control | mood swings, bloating, ocassional vaginal infection, oily skin before period, but generally very good | very few side effects, but skin is not as good as when I was on Ortho Tricyclen | M | 28 | 2 years | 3/23/2005 | 5 | birth control | very FEW if any at all, I have been on it so long not sure if my moodiness is because of it or just adds to it? | very reliable when taken as directed, don't know what I'd do without it. Been with same partner 16 yrs and not one single problem with the Triphasil. | F | 35 | 17 years | 5/11/2005 | 5 | Birth control | Skin was clear, was a little moody, period was regulated (It's always been irregular) | If you take it for a long period of time (Several years) your body may become dependent on the hormones. A week after I stopped using it, after 6 years, I became lethargic, I got really bad acne, worse than I'd ever had, and just overall felt bad. Even after a year of not taking it, I've not improved. I'm going to get back on it this month. | F | 24 | 6 years | 6/12/2005 | 2 | Birth Control | I was on this birth control pill from age 20 to 35. It was FINE the first 10 years ..... then at 30 I was plagued with vaginal infections, vaginal dryness, and urinary tract infections. My sex drive went to zero. My physician told me it was all in my head. When I asked him if I should change pills because I had been on the same pill for 15 years - he said no. I became more tired, very skinny, run-down, and had tons of infections. Finally a few days after my 35th birthday I collapsed. The attending physician in the hospital said the first thing he was going to do is take me off my birth control pill. I had something similar to toxic shock caused by the bacteria in my vagina (naturally occurring - not sexually transmitted) that had travelled into my kidneys. Once I went off the pill - I gained 10 pounds, had more energy, beautiful skin. I'd like to go on the pill again ... but I'm not sure which one. | I would NOT reocmmend this pill for anyone over 30. I think my gynecologist should have his medical license taken away. The insensitive creep almost killed me. | F | 35 | 15 years | 6/25/2005 | 4 | to regulate cycle | Slight loss of appetite | Overall no complaints so far has proven to be effective | F | 22 | 3 times | 7/28/2005 | 3 | birth control | nauses first few weeks | took it for 7 years and started having high blood pressure right after. doctor's could not find out what was causing it and just decided that after 7 years that it was my birth control pill. quit taking the pill this year and within a few days my blood pressure was normal again. | F | 25 | 7 years | 7/29/2005 | 4 | Prevent Pregnancy | After being off the pill now for 16 months I can definately say it lowered my sex drive while I was taking it. Also, since going off of it I've gained 10lbs. and my skin has been breaking out. My period have still been light and I think my body hasn't gotten used to producing it's own hormones yet. I'm trying to conceive and wish I wouldn't have taken it for so long. | M | 26 | 9 years | 8/6/2005 |