ORTHO TRI-CYCLEN Reviews (ETHINYL ESTRADIOL; NORGESTIMATE; NORGESTIMATE; NORGESTIMATE)

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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)

  

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 5   occasionally nauseas, it may be part of why I'm having difficulty losing a couple pounds but it was always hard for me to lose weight (im not fat, theres not much to lose), a headache once a month ish all of these people's reviews scare me. maybe I'm a little bit quicker to cry, but I am by no means depressed and I have pre-OTCL had a tendency to get very depressed. I don't really have anything, but nice things to say. It seriously cleared up my horrible acne. I've been so nice to my skin for years, it's great to have the favor returned. My boobs are a little bit bigger, but just like a cup. It's also really nice to know to the hour when my period's going to come, so I don't need to fret before an event that it's going to come while I'm there or whatever. F 18
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7/28/2010
 5  birth control Increased arousal, awesome sex I think its odd that everyone complains about weight gain. There are no calories in the birth control. You cannot gain weight without eating more calories than you burn, so simply cut back calories and work out. Also, I do know that the hormones might genuinely be making some people crazy, but I also believe there must be women out there who anticipate mood swings and therefore experience them because they have something legitimate to blame it on. My sex life with my boyfriend has been wonderful because I am able to relax and not worry about pregnancy. I am experiencing some hair loss and fatigue but its equally as likely that it could be from something else entirely 24
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11/25/2010
 5  Birth Control > NOT PREGNANT!! > regular, light period. > some cramping. > PMS similar to severity prior to taking the pill. breakouts are about the same as prior. So my doc prescribed me ortho tri-cyclen for bc purposes. Unfortunately, I am a full time college student and my budget was only big enough for the $9 WalMart generic (TriSprentic). My doc mentioned that it may help with acne, it would regulate my period, and help me with the excrutiating cramps that I suffered from. She also advised that I remain on the pill for at least 3 months to allow the hormones to regulate within my system. I am now on my 5th month, and I AM NOT PREGNANT!!! I'd really like to emphasize that point!! My acne didn't clear up, my period IS regular and not as heavy, and my cramps have improved substantially. As far as moodiness and depression, I experienced some serious lows around my 2nd month on the pill and I was also having really sharp, intense headaches between my 1st and 2nd months. But these subsided considerably after after 3 months. I'm still moody starting around the week prior to my period, but it's nothing I cannot handle or had never experienced. Also, my breasts have gotten about a cup size bigger and my sex drive has not changed at all (I asked my boyfriend to confirm). Overall, this pill is GREAT!!! I AM NOT PREGNANT!!!! && my life has not been changed to any great extent!! I do feel bad for some of the women who have experienced negative side effects, but honestly, this is a hormonal regimen that is altering your body's natural hormonal rhythm, so it should be expected to have some type of side effect. F 21
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7/19/2011
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 5  Birth Control Took it on/off for months at a time. Not only is it a good combination with condoms, but it also cleared up my acne. Only downsides are having to take it around the same time every day and a much lowered sex drive. F 21
1X day
10/5/2011
 5  BIRTH CONTROL all i have to say is that trinessa is EVIL! I am elated to have found this website-i thought i was going crazy on trinessa. i experienced depression, out of control mood swings, anger, hopelessness, diziness and anxiety. who cares about saving money-it's worth getting my life back. i called my doctor and i am switching back to ortho tri cyclen today! i had no side effects with otc! i am still amazed that trinessa actually made me a different person- i can't wait to feel good about myself again! going back to otc today and trinessa is going in the trash where it belongs- it should be taken off the market! F 25
12/2/2005
 5   does everyone here realize that the generic for ortho tri cyclen is tr-sprintec. trinessa is the generic for ortho cyclen. ortho cyclen and ortho tri cycen are not the same.
3/7/2006
 5   Have been taking Trinessa for 2 years with no problems. Last month was switched to Tri-Sprintec (apparently Trinessa wasn't available due to manufacturer issue) and have had HORRIBLE crampting and immediate weight gain/bloating. Also have NO libido. Was convinced I was PG but OB confirmed a negative blood test. After reading these comments, I just called my pharmacy to have them switch me back not just to Trinessa, but to OTC. My Tri-Sprintec was just thrown in the trash. Thank you ladies for your feedback. Generic b/c is not something I care to experiment with anymore. F 33
3/24/2006
 5  
4/1/2006
 5  acne, cramps, contraception this is actually a comment, and an ortho-lo rating. ortho lo i experienced breakouts, which i know were related to the ortho LO. ortho LO and regular ortho tri cyclen are NOT THE SAME AT ALL. and only the reg. one is proved for acne treatment. I am SO glad i finally found a website rating OTC. i was on ortho lo before, and have also taken alesse and yasmin in the past. i just got my ortho tri cyclen but havent started taking it yet (waiting for my peroid to start) but after this site i am EXTREMELY EXCITED to get started! it seems 99% of people have nothing but love for OTC!!! and now i also know NEVER to take trinessa. lol. im very optimistic to start this pill - mainly for its acne benefits. thanks so much everyone or your reviews! ill add my own once i start taking it. F 18
12/13/2006
 5  bc slight headache i am now taking trinessa and experience major weight gain, tooth ache and migraine, now i know why- switching back F 30
2/19/2007
 5  Birth control Weight loss!!! Acne gone!!! Switched to Tri-Previfem which worked just as well for me. Only problem was if I had to take 2 at once when I forget the day before I fealt nausia. DO NOT TAKE LOESTRIN OR JUNEL. Was on Tri-Previfem switched to the Ortho Evra patch for convienience but with all the pending law suits on it I decided to change and my Dr. put me on Junel FE 1/20 (generic of Loestrin FE 1/20) Thanks to Junel fe 1/20 I had my hair fall out and gained 10 lbs in 2 month then switched to Kariva... which I can not complain too much about except I didn't want to have sex ever when I was on it. Thats when I decided to switch back to Tri-previfem (generic Ortho Tri Cyclen) I can't wait for my life to get back to normal. F 23
10/22/2006
 5  Regulate Periods/Reduce Cramping/BC No weight gain, light flow, minimal cramping. I too was just recently switched to Trinessa and it has been aweful. I've had really weird crying fits for no reason at all, and I suddenly put on 4-5 lbs after having stayed the same weight for the past six months. My breasts are huge and soar and I'm bloated all the time. It's horrible! So I just went to my doctor and told her I want back on OTC. F 26
8/27/2006
 5   I am so glad I found this site. I am going to begin taking ortho after being on trinessa for four months and would still be taking it, but the pharmicist told me it is being recalled!!!! After reading all the comments posted, I realize trinessa is causing me all kinds of problems too. Now I know why after dieting since my daughter was born I haven't lost any weight, and feel not like myself. I am so grateful for finding this site. 27
2/11/2006
 5  birth control taking Ortho Tri-Cyclen for a year , worked very well for me. However, because of insurance,had to switch to Trinessa January 1st.Felt something was wrong-i'm so glad i found this site , because i thought it was just me - weight gain,mood swings, acne,"hot flashes",and then i didn't get my period at all this month ! after reading the other comments, i think i will go back ot OTC, even if i have to pay more! F 28
2/12/2006
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 5   DO NOT take Trinessa. It seriously should be ripped from the market as soon as possible. It is the worst birth control out there. I am a normally happy and optimistic person and it made me out of control emotionally, depressed, unmotivated and very hard to get along with. The $15 you save is not worth it. It also gave me horrible migraines once a week. Take the real thing. Avoid Trinessa at all costs! F 22
4/10/2006
 5  
11/24/2006
 5  regulate UPDATE UPDATE!!! I posted a comment last week about trinessa. I have lost 11 of the 40 pounds I put on while on trinessa in the last week.I drank losts of water took one step class on wednesday but the real difference came today when I sat in the steam room at the gym to shed water weight from the pills. 5 and a half pounds sweat out of me in a 20 minute steam session. Ladies if you have access to a steam room I highly recommend moderate usage to get rid of that shit that trinessa has delt us all. I am going to be me again!!! This will be my second week without trinessa. My breasts feel much better, I can even sleep face down like I like to. I had great sex today for a change and I the weight is coming off. Quit Trinessa and feel the difference. F
8/20/2005
 5  regulate ortho tricyclen is great! trinessa sucks!!!don't do it!! Over the last year I have gained 40 pounds! I look and feel horrible. I thought I was going into early menopause because I have no desire to sleep with anyone. I thought that the pain in in my breasts was complications of implants I got a couple of years ago so I learned to live with the pain. I am a singer and my appearance is my living. My audience does not recognize me so I have resorted to playing beer joints instead of casinos and social functions because I am so embarrased of my appearance. I tried adkins diet and gained weight. The gym... gained weight starving, six small meals everything gained more weight. My bro in law asked me what kind of bc I was taking. It hit me that the insurance company had switched me to trinessa. I can't believe I could have remedied this situation a year ago and not had to suffer these horrible circumstances wondering if my life was over as I had always known it. I am paying 45 a month for a gym membership I would not need if they would not have switched me. Ortho is great! Trinessa will change every aspect of your life for the worse. F 37
8/14/2005
 5  birth control none really Can I just say that trinessa is the devil. I called my doctor and told her to put me on OTC... When i got to the pharmacy the gave me Trinessa. I was really trippin since i hadnt been on BC in a long time and didnt really know what to expect. In the week that i took it, i started it on the 1st day of my period. I have never bled so much in my life, not to mention i was so moody and felt like shit. I researched it online and found out all of the negative things people were saying about it not to mention that it had been flippin recalled! I called an cussed the pharmacy out, now im on OTC and very happy. Stay away from Trinessa!!!!! F 24
2/28/2006
 5   I have a few questions
6/13/2006
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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)

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