ORTHO TRI-CYCLEN Reviews (ETHINYL ESTRADIOL; NORGESTIMATE; NORGESTIMATE; NORGESTIMATE)Average Rating: 2.8 (1491 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare ORTHO TRI-CYCLEN with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR ORTHO TRI-CYCLE | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 4 | Birth Control | I had no problems with OTC except for a little break-through bleeding midcycle. I have been on TriNessa for almost a year due to Rx plan reasons, and I have felt terrible for months. Unbelievable cramping (weeks long) and weight gain (10 lbs)without any change in diet. Really bad night sweats too - I'm only 38! Went to the MD and nothing was wrong! No depression or terrible mood swings. I don't smoke. | I am going back to OTC today - can't wait =:) The pre and post cramping and nausea has been unbearable! If you're symptoms have changed due to Trinessa, even if it is only a guess, revert back to OTC. It is worth a try and going by what these other ladies are saying, it will work wonders! Demand it and tell your doctor! | F | 38 | 19 years | 1/22/2006 | 5 | prevent pregnancy | possible hair thinning | I started this pill when I was 18. I think that my hair thinned on it (not bald, just thinner), but then again, I did not inherit a good hair gene from my parents. I believe that hair loss is a side effect of all BC pills. This side effect was not out there in the late 80's and back then my female gynocologist scoffed at me when I suggested the pill was causing it. (I found a new doctor). Otherwise, I had no complaints at all - no obvious side effects that I can attribute to the pill. However, if you miss a pill and have to double up, you will get breakthrough bleeding. A few years ago I tried a couple of different BC pills b/c of some breakthrough bleeding that turned out to be polyps and no relation to the pill. What a nightmare! The last one I was on was Apri (brand name - not sure of generic name) and it was dreadful - always starving and water weight retention. At 44 I am taking a break from the pill, but I have endometriosis and probably should go back on. I am enjoying hormone free time, but would choose this pill should I decide to go back on the pill. I truly believe all women react differently to BC pills so there is no way to truly "rate" a pill until you try it yourself. I am also happy that I cut my chances of ovarian cancer by about 40% by being on it b/c my mother died of ovarian cancer at 59. | F | 44 | 18 years 1X day | 1/5/2011 | 3 | birth control | weight gain?? mood swings?? no libido?? depression. | i don't remember myself before taking this pill because it's been so long, but my partner thinks that it causes mood swings, weight gain. these are things he sees in me, though they seem "normal" to me at this point. it's hard to tell what this medication is causing, though i definitely feel like crap. to be fair, it certainly seems to be effective for birth control, though | F | 32 | 16 years | 5/22/2009 | 5 | Cramps, acne, heavy flow | NONE! | I was on this pill for 15 YEARS (yes, years), had twins when I went off, and now I am back on (I am 37 years old and do not smoke). I was on the real-deal Ortho Tri-Cylen (not the generic version or the 'lo' version). This stuff is a Godsend! My periods were only 4 days long and not heavy. I also do not have cramps when my period comes. My face is clear as a bell. I did not gain any weight, and if there was water retension, it went away after a couple months after I adjusted to the pill. I did not lose sexual desire nor did I lose or gain my appetite. It all stayed normal. I also did not have mood swings or crazy thoughts. I love this pill! | F | 37 | 15 years 1X day | 6/6/2013 | 3 | birth control, regulating my cycle | I've been on this for about 15 years,with the exception of going off twice with the birth of my daughters (and I lost weight when I did) I gained when going on Ortho tri-cyclen about 15 lbs, this was devasting seeing that I was only 105 at the time. Ever since I can not lose weight, even though I exercise everyday and eat well (except for a once and awhile treat) I can't lose the friggin weight. My Endocrinologist said it could be because of the male hormone in my pill and suggested going on Yasmin, but with everything in the news about the health problems associated with Yasmin, I don't know what the frick to think. | M | 36 | 15 years | 10/20/2009 | 5 | To regulate my period | No side effects to OTC, which I was taking for years. My insurance stopped covering it so I was forced to switch to Trinessa. TERRIBLE allergy starting after just 1 pill. I thought I'm going blind swelling and burnign of the skin around my eyes got progressivly worst despite allergy meds I was taking, finally after 4 pills I figure it out. It was Trinessa!!! Don't take this pill, you are safer to pay more more OTC. | F | 43 | 13 years | 4/28/2006 | 5 | Medical reasons & birth control | No problems with Ortho Tri-Cycle. It was great and kept my skin clear. I had regular periods and no issues. I was on this pill for 13 years. | I was switched to Tri-Sprintec, the generic and did okay. I did have a week of spotting when I first started. Then I was switched to Tri-Previfem which gave me a horrible rash all over my stomach and back. It was awful looking and I couldn't stand it. Come to find out, I had an allergic reaction to this pill. I have never had allergies in my whole life so this was an awful experience for me. Not to mention I thought it was contagious and washed everything I owned - all my clothes, bedding etc. so as to try to get rid of it. It was terrible. After 7 days, I discontinued use of this pill. | F | 30 | 13 years | 4/3/2006 | 5 | Birth Control | Trinessa is horrible, Ortho Tri-Cyclen is great! | I was taking Ortho Tri-Cyclen since I was 18 (12 years ago) and it was great. Had a few symptoms at first but they went away within a month or two. I went off the pill to get pregnant. Had a baby and told the doctor I wanted Ortho Tri-Cyclen again...but the pharmacy gave me Trinessa (generic for Ortho). I have been on Trinessa for a year and a half and have been MISERABLE. I thought I was going seriously CRAZY. I'm not one to usually post anything on the internet...but EVERYONE needs to know how bad Trinessa is. It made me very depressed (I'm not normally depressed), VERY moody, gained A LOT of weight, NO sex drive, and horrible headaches. I was considering going to get mental help from a professional but I've been off Trinessa for a few weeks and went back to Ortho Tri-cyclen and I feel great (I hope to lose some of this weight). Don't get Trinessa...you will regret it. It should be taken off the market and is the worst drug I have ever taken. Pay extra for the brand name!! | F | 30 | 12 years | 1/3/2006 | 5 | Period Regulation | After three months my period was great! I was regular finally! I never gained any weight, I heard that birth control doesn't do that to you. When I switched to Tri Nessa I did't see a huge change. I switched after 8yrs being on Tri Cyclen to Tri nessa. Maybe my mood (cranky) nothing severe or abnormal. I recommend either birth control | F | 26 | 12 years | 10/4/2008 | 5 | BIrth Control | Ortho Tri Cyclen helped me out a great deal for 10 years! I had hardly no weight gain, no cramping, periods to the date and time each month. | Health care provider recently switched me to generic Triness and I have gained 10 lbs, have horrible acne, moods swings like crazy,loss of any sex drive I had, very depressed and will cry a the drop of a hat. I thought I was going crazy. When I brought it up to my doc she pulled this | F | 24 | 12 years | 3/9/2005 | 5 | birth control | NO SIDE EFFECTS on OTC, but... | Insurance switched me to Tri-Nessa after 12 years on OTC. What a disaster. I lost interest in all the things I loved to do, and was anxious and paranoid. It felt like my heart was going to beat out of my chest. I had no interest in sex. All I wanted to do was curl up in a ball. I've been taking TriNessa for 3 weeks. My husband noticed the changes about 2 weeks in. THANK GOODNESS for this site! I thought I was losing my mind. I threw my triNessa in the garbage tonight. We're paying to go back to OTC. | F | 31 | 12 years | 10/31/2007 | 4 | Birth Control, Acne Control | Depression first three months of use. Nauseous frequently. Breast tenderness. Desspite this, I love this pill. I do not want to get pregnant and had heavy bleeding before I began using. Definitly worth the side effects when compared to pregnancy! | F | 30 | 12 years | 5/10/2008 | 5 | prevent pregnancy | no side effects at all !!!! | I LOVE IT !!! | F | 24 | 11 years | 10/1/2007 | 5 | To regulate menstrual cycle | Gained 3 pounds when first started taking. | I took Ortho for three years and have now been on TriNessa for 8 years. I love it. I used to have very irregular, heavy periods and now it comes like clockwork and is light to moderate. I gained 3 or 5 pounds when I first started taking Ortho 11 years ago but have no weight issues now. If anything I have become dependent on it because I am afraid to stop taking it and have my period go back to the way it was. | F | 30 | 11 years | 3/5/2009 | 5 | regulate period | weight loss, clear skin, regular period | I was on this pill for 10+ years before having children. No negative side effects, it performed as intended. Since then, I've been given Trinissa and Tri Sprintec as generics for OTC and have had many negative side effects. I am currently having major bad side effects with Loestrin. Each person is different and will react to each medication differently. You are bound to find one that works for you, give it 3-6 months and try another. Keep a journal to document side effects. | F | 32 | 10 years | 7/8/2008 | 5 | Birth Control | Mild nausea if I didn't eat anything with it for more than 12 hours. | Been taking it for 10 years without a single problem. The only draw-back is if you're a crybaby who takes drugs for every little problem or a slut who doesn't use condoms and gets STD's a lot, because certain drugs and antibiotics can neutralize the effects of the pill. If you're a decent person, it's the best thing since sliced bread. | F | 26 | 10 years | 8/10/2009 | 5 | Birth Control and acne | No side effects, skin was very clear, periods were in cycle and no effects on my mood. | Started taking trinessa- this is evil!!! Don't take it. I have gained 10 pounds if not more. I workout all the time and still can't get the weight off. Breasts are extremely tender at the end of the cycle, extreme headaches, mood swings that are out control. Don't do it!! | F | 26 | 10 years | 5/16/2007 | 5 | contraceptive | I took the original ortho tricyclen for 10 years with no side effects (it was wonderful!), then went off to have my first child. When it was time to start back on birth control after my baby was born, I decided to try the generic brand since it was half the cost (I couldn't believe the ortho brand was up to almost $50, and my insurance pays nothing for BC pills). I've been taking trinessa for about 4 months now, and I've been gaining weight like crazy, have huge sore breasts and have terrible headaches and mood swings during the 2nd half of my cycle. I've thought I was pregnant every month on this pill, because the symptoms are so similar! I'm so glad it finally occurred to me that it could be my pills, and this website has confirmed it. Trinessa is going into the trash today. | The Ortho brand is the only way to go. I will bite the bullet and pay the extra cost for the brand name from now on. | F | 35 | 10 years | 5/9/2005 | 5 | polycystic ovary disease | No side effects with brand-name Ortho Tri-Cyclen. I had side effects with generic Tri-Sprintec - missed periods, spotting for an entire month. | I was switched by my insurance company from Ortho Tri-Cyclen to Tri-Sprintec. This month, I was switched back to brand name (thank goodness!!!) and realized I had been having side effects with the generic. My rosacea was even worse on the generic! DO NOT TAKE GENERIC if you can avoid it! They should take it off the market! | F | 41 | 10 years | 6/9/2005 | 5 | endometriosis, mood | none | I was just switched over to Tri-Sprintec and it is TRUELY AWFUL! I can't beleive this. I thought it was just my imagination, but now I see that others are having the same problems as me. I have an appt. with my doctor on Monday to get back on Ortho Tri-cyclen low. Maybe I'll get my old self back. This stuff is unbelievable; headaches, moodswings (feel like I'm going to cry right now...for what reason?), cramps, sickness, fatigue. Ugh...not for me! | F | 23 | 10 years | 2/24/2005 |
ORTHO TRI-CYCLEN (ETHINYL ESTRADIOL; NORGESTIMATE; NORGESTIMATE; NORGESTIMATE): This combination hormone medication is used to prevent pregnancy. It contains 2 hormones: a progestin and an estrogen. It works mainly by preventing the release of an egg (ovulation) during your menstrual cycle. It also makes vaginal fluid thicker to help prevent sperm from reaching an egg (fertilization) and changes the lining of the uterus (womb) to prevent attachment of a fertilized egg. If a fertilized egg does not attach to the uterus, it passes out of the body. Besides preventing pregnancy, birth control pills may make your periods more regular, decrease blood loss and painful periods, decrease your risk of ovarian cysts, and also treat acne. Using this medication does not protect you or your partner against sexually transmitted diseases (such as HIV, gonorrhea, chlamydia). FDA Approval Date: 1992-07-03 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)