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 |
| 5 | Birth Control and regular periods | None | After 27 years of taking Triphasil-28 I was told by two major pharmacy's that it was discontinued. Can anyone please tell me where I can find it as I don't think I can live without it. Six weeks ago when I was told it was discontinued I started taking Trivora, a generic, that was supposed to be the same. Well let me tell you that IT IS NOT!!!! For the past month I have been sick to my stomach eating constantly so my stomach does not hurt which caused me to gain 8-10 lbs. I was clammy all of the time breaking out in a sweat when I would eat. I was eating so much that my stomach would eat up hurting from too much food. Because of the stomach problems I could not concentrate and barely could function. After seeing my primary care physician she told me my problem was probably hormonal and that is when I told her I changed birth control pills. Last night I decided not to take the Trivora any more and GUESS WHAT???? After skipping just one dose I woke up normal this morning with no | F | 47 | 27 years | 9/12/2006 | 5 | Highly recommended by my doctor | No major side effects. Slight discomfort 2-3 days before week off. | F | 40 | 22 years | 12/14/2006 | 5 | None | Why have they discontinued Triphasil? My doctor prescribed me Tri-cyclen and I am gaining weight. I am always angry and I am getting a bladder infection. What else can I take that is compatible to Triphasil?? Help? | F | 38 | 18 years | 12/30/2006 | 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 | bc and cycle control | this is wonderful.. I have use Triphasil for years ..no negative side affects..was able to discontinue and have children and to restart for the benefit of regulating my cycle | WHY..OH WHY.... has it been discontinued...I am currently using generic Trivora and for the first time outside of pregnancy I have gained 6 pounds in a month....please(powers that be) advise us why you have taken Triphasil off the market. | F | 33 | 16 years | 1/24/2007 | 5 | birth control | None, it was great for 15 years | Why did they take this off of the market, it was a God-send for the entire time I was on it, I have been on Tri-Levlen for 3 months and have gained 10 lbs. | F | 42 | 15 years | 2/8/2007 | 5 | Birth Control | I have not experienced many side effects. My breasts get a little tender and look bigger (no complaints there!) mid pack but this happens whether I'm on the pill or not. I'm a bit crabby the week before my period but nothing worth being concerned about. I never really had acne but when I did go off thi spill I noticed that I got pimples and when I went back on they cleared up and my skin is pefect. No nausea and I've never gained or lost any weight while being on Triphasil. | This is a great pill. My GYN put me on this pill when I was 20 and other than coming off it to get pregnant I've never had any issues. I did try Ortho 777 after haviong my second child and I had break through bleeding for 3 months. I switched back on Triphasil it all stopped. | F | 35 | 15 years | 9/22/2006 | 5 | bc | none | Ive been on triphasil 28 for approx 15 years without any problems, except now I cant find it any where and I have to take the generic and have had breakthrough bleeding for the past 4 weeks, talk about PMS. I want my pills!!!!! | F | 31 | 15 years | 12/26/2007 | 5 | had been taking triphasil since 16 | no side effects at all. had been on this BC pill for 15 years. did experience however about 6 months ago my period coming later. i'd finish the pack of 28 and wouldn't get my period until day 2 of new pack. found it strange that after so many years of being on triphasil that i'd experience such a change. dr prescribed yasmin which i did not like and now trying loestrin (on day 1 of pack 1 today). | overall i must say this BC pill was fantasic! did get a bit moody (angry, upset, crying) a week before my period would arrive but i knew when in the pill pack they'd be coming so i'd be careful. sex drive was great. no major complaints!! | F | 32 | 15 years | 5/4/2008 | 5 | Periods 2x monthly, bad PMS | Tri-levlen 28 was the ONLY birth control pill I would take that would control both my bad PMS and having two periods a month (really!). I took it for 15 years until the pharmacy all of a sudden gave me a generic version one day, which I could not tolerate and went into horrible depressions before and after my period. This has been the case for TWO YEARS. I've even lost my job twice due to the depression. My gyno put me on Lybrel to stop my periods. I went through hell on the third month, lost my job then (it was like going through a fast version of menopause). Now, I'm going having week-long pms-like symptoms every other week. It's hell. I'm calling Bayer and asking them to bring it back! | The medical industry does not fully understand or respect how hormones can affect women, even the smallest amounts! Clearly, if a generic has something minor different from the brand AND affects a woman so much, then it's time to take us more seriously! | F | 40 | 15 years | 5/24/2008 | 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 | Yes | brief irritable mood prior to period starting, breast tenderness, discharge | I took triphasil and then switched to trivora when they stopped making it. The pill has been great to me. I have normal irritbality and breast tenderness prior to my period starting. I've been on the pill for 13 years now have experienced decreased libido, but I think that is "normal" for having taken a pill for so long. The only think I don't like is increased discharge as a PMS symptom, it sucks but other than that, no acne, no cramps, sleep great, no depression, no aggression, no nausea - I've heard so many other horror stories on other pills! | F | 30 | 13 years | 2/5/2009 | 5 | For pregnancy prevention | Mild mood swings nothing I couldn't handle in the first few years .I was constantly in the mood for love making. | Since using them I had a clear skin,no acne but few years back I started having pimples now and again,I realise now they gave me balance with my hormones and skin .I'm going to use them again only for my skin now.My husband had a vasectomy ...so yah .That's my story. | F | 37 | 12 years 1 box mont 1X day | 5/20/2021 | 5 | contraception | It was so great that now that I finally went off it for a year I'm going back on. It helps clear my skin. And regulate me. No weight gain. No cramping. It was great regret even going off | F | 33 | 10 years | 1/20/2016 | 4 | prevent pregnancy | No obvious side effects. I have been taking this since the birth of my son 17 years ago. Only in the past few years my period has started to last longer. It went from 5 days to around 9. I'm not to happy about that but I have never seen nor felt any other side effects. | F | 36 | 10 years | 3/24/2014 | 4 | prevent pregnancy | Triphasil-28 was the first birth control prescribed to me (same that my sister was also on it) and it was great. However, I since I been off it for 17 months I have been unable to reproduce. | F | 30 | 10 years | 5/21/2007 | 1 | I had a stroke at the age of 29 | I had a stroke after taking the pills for 10 years. I was under weight, did not smoke,did not due drugs, and did not drink. I had none of the things that would make me a high risk. I do now, thanks to Triphasil. | F | 43 | 10 years 1X day | 6/16/2010 | 5 | birth control and control of cramps | None | This has been a blessing. I tried others where I would have my period for 5 days, off for 2 days, and then start again. Then I had my period every 2 weeks. Triphasil regulated it immediately. The cramps are completely gone and I love it!! It is also offered in generic brand so it's not too expensive. | F | 25 | 9 years | 8/7/2006 | 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 | 5 | contraceptive | none | F | 8 years | 9/18/2006 |