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 |
| 1 | Pregnancy prevention | Pulmonary embolism!! (blood clot in my lung! I almost Died) | I was on ortho tri-cyclen lo for only 8 months before it caused me to have a pulmonary embolism which almost killed me. Ladies, Please think twice before taking this or any other birth control pill!! You have other options! IUD's are safer and more effective forms of birth control and you don't have to remember to take a pill every day. They also have less side effects. While the pill did help some with my hormonal acne (I break out when I'm on my period), and it kept me from getting pregnant, the risk to my life was Not worth it. I'm 21, am on blood thinners now, and will be living with the consequences of this for the Rest of my Life | F | 21 | 8 months 1X day | 8/10/2011 | 4 | Prevent Pregnacy | Well Im always very lazy and tired, my skin is very pretty and clear, i actually rapidly loss some weight, period is somewhat lighter, I dont crap as bad as I used to. I like this BC though. | I would recommend it even though you get really tired and fatigued. It does give you anxiety and make you cry a alot, like sudden outburst but its a really strong birthcontrol pill, i've been on it for about five months. | F | 18 | 1X day | 7/31/2011 | 1 | birth control | mood swings, crying a lot for no reason, fatigue, depression, difficulty to focus, weight gain (over 45lbs). | I thought it was just me but after reading all the comments I'm glad to know there are more women who feels the same way. I will stop taking this pill today. | F | 38 | 60 days 1X day | 7/30/2011 | 1 | birth control | Nausea, moody, depression, high prolactin levels, anxiety | I was very upset taking this and sick all the time, I only took it 6 months and have still had lasting effects 7 years later(High Prolactin levels, no cycles, infertility problems, and all the side effects listed above other than nausea) | F | 27 | 6 months 1X day | 7/29/2011 | 4 | Birth control, irregular periods | Sometimes I get slight acne breakouts starting around the middle of the cycle, but these always clear up in a couple days (my skin is clear 85-90% of the time). Other than that I haven't noticed any mood changes, spotting, etc. | I started taking it because sometimes I would go 3 months without having a period and sometimes it would be every month. Occasionally my periods would be 5 days but sometimes they would be 10. My periods would always always always be accompanied by severe cramps and super heavy flow the first couple days that would prevent me from going to school. Since starting Tri-nessa my periods have been regular and always start the Wednesday of the fourth week and end on the Sunday or Monday that I start the next pack. I never have cramps like I used to (I mean, there are still cramps but they are very manageable), and the acne that I used to have a horrible time controlling only resurfaces for a couple days a month. I have read all the negative reviews of this pill and I must be one of the lucky ones that it works for. Don't be discouraged if you read the negative reviews and don't want to take it because you may react well to it. Everyone is different and there's not one pill that works well for everyone. When I started Tri-nessa my gyno warned me that I may have to try a few types to find one that fit my body right, but I was fortunate that Tri-nessa was the first and only one I have been on. I know it can suck trying to find one that works, but don't be discouraged (if you're considering starting it) and don't tell everyone to avoid this drug.(if you've had a negative experience). It may be for you but it may not. So it goes. | F | 21 | 4 years 1X day | 7/27/2011 | 4 | Birth Control | Mood swings, slight spotting (like hardly any), sore breasts, only day I felt nauseaous was yesterday as I was cooking dinner but never threw up, been having a little bit worse pms the past week, mild fatigue, and some dizziness | I started taking the generic verison, Trinessa, 3 weeks ago. First bc i've ever been on. I am about to start my inactive pills tomorrow (green ones) so I cannnot say what it will do for me period wise yet. The first day I took the pill later that night/early morning I got bad cramps and felt super dizzy, and sick to my stomach, however that was the worst of it. I've had some dizziness and fatigue every now and then but not much. I haven't notice any change in breast size besides my boyfriend telling me he thinks they've gotten bigger but I think he's just full of it (I wouldn't complain if there was though lol) I've had some spotting the past few days but only slightly. I think the only side effect I don't like is the mood swings but I'm hoping those will go away with due time. If anything at least only before my period. I haven't noticed anything to do with acne but I really don't think it would matter much, my face has always been pretty damn clear. Heres to hoping this bc works amazing for me! :) | F | 18 | 3 weeks 1X day | 7/23/2011 | 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 | 1X day | 7/19/2011 | 1 | Birth Control | Weight Gain (36 lbs), Severe Chronic constipation, Recurrent yeast infections (every other month), Recurrent BV (every other month), Decreased sex drive, Depression | Will NEVER take this drug again! Periods have never been the same since ending this and now I have repeated abnormal pap smears after ending this. The side effects are unbearable! Ladies, do yourself a favor and stay away from this poison! | F | 30 | 1 years 1X day | 7/17/2011 | 3 | Acne/ PMS/ Pregnancy Prevention | No sex drive, increased moodiness, worse acne, sadness, fatigue, always tired, no energy for anything, headaches and never feeling hungry. | I started this pill because I was traveling and the doctor said pills were easier than nuvea ring. Yes it has prevented pregnancy and my periods are more normal but my face breaks out EVERYDAY and the PMS is the same if not worse.... As soon as I return to America I will either go off of it or switch to a different method. I am also very glad to have found this website because I thought I was going crazy... but to see others are experiencing the same makes me feel a bit better. | F | 21 | 2 months 1X day | 7/13/2011 | 1 | to prevent pregnancy | had severe headaches after being on the pill for three yrs and ended up having a stroke and seizures from taking it. Now im on blood thinners for the rest of my life and on seizure meds for at least 2 yrs. | F | 19 | 3 years 1X day | 7/12/2011 | 3 | Birth control | Regular periods, mood swings, depression, anxiety, no sex drive | It kept me regular and without child, which is why I gave it a 3. The side effects however have made me pretty much insane. I lost interest in absolutely everything, I'd be angry at everyone, and I had a meltdown when I ruined some spinach dumplings. I even broke up with my boyfriend of 3 years bc I felt guilty about not having a sex drive and thinking that's why I've been so depressed. I'm usually very logical and not so emotional and impulsive, and I finally realized it's probably this awful pill. Side effects have been bad coming off, but at least it's almost over. | F | 21 | 10 months 1X day | 6/23/2011 | 2 | Birth Control/Severe Periods | Mood Swings, Anxiety, Depression | I took this mainly because I had horrible periods that kept me out of school and work. It did wonders for that since I barely had cramping and the periods were short, but it made my state of mind completely askew. I cried constantly and was so up and down that I thought I had a mental illness until I made the connection. I've been off it for almost three weeks and feel so much better. It made my skin amazing but it wasn't worth it anymore, hoping to try something different that won't affect my emotions so horribly | F | 18 | 9 months 1X day | 6/15/2011 | 1 | Birth Control | Depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, mood swings | F | 26 | 60 days 1X day | 6/14/2011 | 1 | Birth Control | MOOD SWINGS!!!! The worst mood swings ever!!!! | I would not recommend this method of birth control to anyone. I took OTC Lo for about a year. It was probably about 5 years ago. I've always been very laid back. Even when I had my periods I wasn't really that moody. Well I started taking these dumb pills and I turned into a psycho! I once called my boyfriend at the time and literally cussed at him for over an hour because of a traffic jam. I remember my stepdad saying to me all the time "It's not normal to get THAT mad about everything". Daily things that would simple annoy normal people, sent me into a fit of rage. My boyfriend eventually broke up with me and to this day I'm know as "the ex who needed anger management". I stopped taking them and everything went back to normal. | F | 32 | 1 years 1 a day 1X day | 6/8/2011 | 1 | Birth control | For me, this birth control was terrible. I had so much hair loss. I used to have nice, thick hair, but this pill made my hair so thin. I would lose so, so much in the shower and was constantly shedding. I didn't connect the two until my hairdresser mentioned it might be my birth control. She was definitely right because I stopped taking this pill about 3-4 months ago and have noticed a significant improvement within the past 1-2 months. My hair is going back to the way it used to be! Aside from the hair loss, this pill also dramatically decreased my sex drive. Before, I had a very high libido, but this pill made it much lower and also caused a lot of vaginal dryness. Now that I'm off it, I am back to my normal self again (and of course my bf couldn't be happier). I've read many, many reviews in which people have the same complaints. I would never take this pill again. I'd rather get prego than have no hair and no sex drive, but that's just me. | F | 26 | 3 years 1X day | 5/31/2011 | 1 | Birth control | Weight gain, low sex drive, uncontrollable appetite, Mood swings, irritable, flu like symptoms! | I have been on Tri Nessa for almost 2 months. before i was on this pill i weighed a wonderful 115lbs. I know weigh 32lbs and rising! I could kill my boyfriend sometime. this is the first birth control i have taken that made me gain weight. My breasts and nipples have been so sore that it hurts to walk! I Can't fit in anymore of my clothes. I am throwing these pills away!!! | F | 21 | 2 months 1X day | 5/22/2011 | 3 | prevent pregnancy | MOOD SWINGS, Depression, mild acne, nautia | i strted taking OTC Lo about 3 months ago, i had the common side effects, spotting, bloating, nautious, fatigue.. ect.. then i staarted bleeding heavily for about 2 weeks, my docto said it was because my body was craving more hormones. so i was switched to the high dosage of OTC and since then( about 2 months) ive been feeling extremely depressed, bitchy, crying all the time about nothing at all, and being awful to my fiance thats been nothing but supportive.. being a 17 year old girl is hard enough, then add on these mood swings and its like.. super bitch. i barely feel like myself anymore.. on top of that ive been getting acne and ive never gotten bad break out before and my sex drive is very high.. but im not pregnant. so i guess its working. but im most likely going to be switching to a different form of bc. | F | 17 | 3 months 1X day | 5/19/2011 | 4 | F | 20 | 2 years 1X day | 5/13/2011 | 1 | ovarian cyst prevention | chronic fatigue, acne flare ups, severe body aches all over body, inability to reach orgasm | I would not recommend this drug to ANYONE! I took it ages 17 to 23 and it worked for me then. Not sure why it's giving me horrible side effects now. Started taking it to stop ovarian cyst growth but started developing signs to blood clot in legs. Would rather have cysts than possibly have a heart problem or attack and die. | F | 27 | 1 1X day | 5/13/2011 Patient History | 4 | Birth Control | Nausea, headaches, mood swings | I've been taking Ortho for about 5 months now but the first 2 months were the worst - I had headaches everyday and I would feel nauseated a few minutes after taking it. As time passed I believe my body adjusted to it and the side effects subsided; the only thing is I still have those mood swings. I did notice I gained weight but I managed to lose it with diet and exercise. | F | 23 | 5 months 1X day | 5/6/2011 |