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 | Skin, Regulate hormones & period | All of the physical symptoms of anxiety, depression. I literally had nothing to be depressed about and found myself unable to breath and to stop crying, everyday. I physically could not stop myself from crying, although I felt no sadness. Constant lump in my throat, had to stop exercising (i couldn't breath!!) and I had multiple migraines (have never experienced one before on any other pills that I've taken) the symptoms of depression and anxiety became so bad my doctor considered putting me on tranquilizers because of the muscle tension in my throat, that stopped me from exercising and even walking home from work. Highly regret staying on this pill, as the increase in hormones from Aviane to Try-cyclen did nothing to my skin or cramps and only made my life a living hell. | DO NOT GO ON THIS PILL! ASK YOUR DOCTOR FOR AN ALTERNATIVE!!!!! | F | 18 | 4 months 1X day | 12/31/2011 | 2 | Birth control | Breakthrough bleeding, loss of libido, mood swings. | Two solid weeks of breakthrough bleeding (not spotting - a moderately heavy flow) and my libido was decimated. I also found myself crying or becoming angry for no apparent reason and experienced vaginal dryness. Will NOT continue taking this medication. | F | 35 | 2 months 25MG 1X day | 12/29/2011 | 1 | Pregnancy prevention | Depression, Anxiety, No Sex Drive, Irriability, Migranes, Bloating, Cramping, Severe Moodswing, Unstable thoughts, Insomia, and Decrease in Energy and Concertration. | This is my third series of taking the Ortho Tricyclen Lo, the first series was in 2002 for a year I did not notice my side effects at the time. The second series was in 2004 after my second child I took the pills for almost 4 years the depression that I was dealing with I thought it was normal and that I was just stressed. Until I stop taking the pills for a couple of months ans I started feeling myself again. After the third year my body started not to feel normal and I thought I was having manic episodes. So I stop taking the pills and I started to feel fine. After my fourth child I started taking the pills again and I have been suffering from depression for the past year in a half. I though I may be suffering from post partum because I had two babies within two years and it was overwhelming. But I have noticed that on the first fist week and middle of the second week of pills I feel normal. But agrer that I am suffering from severe anxiety and depression which is becoming overwhelming. I should have never started taking these pills again. | F | 28 | 18 months 1X day | 12/24/2011 | 1 | To prevent pregnancy | I am now realizing that this birth control is definitely not for me. In the recent months my mood has altered to extreme depression and suicidal thoughts. My year-long relationship was almost ended because of it and it finally clicked why I was having such manic episodes of anger and anxiety. I am officially not taking anymore after today.. | F | 23 | 10 months 1X day | 12/19/2011 | 2 | Birth Control | EXTREME breast tenderness/soreness. Mood swings/sensitivity, lethargic/lazy/lack of motivation, very clear skin, weight stayed same, but was difficult to loose weight after working out a lot this year, very light periods little-to no cramps, Almost no sex drive. | I am going to quit taking it today. I haven't gotten pregnant on this pill, and my skin looks great, but those are the only benefits. The breast soreness and lack of sex drive are too much as I used to have a very high libido. I wouldn't recommend it. Will be looking for something more natural/less side effects as these aren't worth it. Breasts got very large (DD) and are sore all the time, very uncomfortable. I almost never want to have sex, which isn't good for a newlywed like I am :) | F | 27 | 8 months 1X day | 12/12/2011 | 2 | By doctor's order | Weight loss (which I didnt need and want); EXTREME mood swings: anxiety, depression, anger, overanalytical (which always lead to bad arguments with my husband over nothing); low sex drive; vaginal dryness; headache; abdominal discomfort; severe backpain; joint aches; extreme fatigue; low motivation; rashes | Prevented pregnancy, decreased acne. Would not recommend it because of all those adverse side effects. I am stopping after this cycle. It is not worth it. | F | 30 | 2 years 1X day | 11/26/2011 | 1 | birth control, heavy periods | lighter periods, less cramping, pregnancy prevention, headaches, dizziness, bloating, very sore and large breasts, no sex drive, vaginal dryness, acne breakouts, severe anxiety and panic attacks, depression | This pill was hell for me. For the first 6 months I only experienced the headaches, breast tenderness and bloating. After my 6 month checkup with my gyno (and after jinxing myself because I told her I liked this pill) I began to question my relationship with my wonderful boyfriend FOR NO REASON. I was also sad about everything and couldn't get exited anymore. No motivation for anything and fatigue. Every month after that got worse until I finally came off one month ago. Bad "withdrawal" symptoms after coming off...my hormones are so out of whack. I felt like I was going absolutely INSANE. I'm feeling a lot better but I've got a way to go before I'm back to normal. I will NEVER put synthetic hormones into my body again unless it's a life or death situation. | F | 21 | 8 months 1X day | 11/1/2011 | 1 | Regulate Period | DEPRESSION, SEVERE ANXIETY, Headaches, vaginal discomfort | I'm SO happy I found this website because, like many other women on here, I felt/feel like I'm going ABSOLUTELY insane!!! I thought it was me being anxious about my upcoming wedding to my boyfriend of 7 years. He's the best thing thats ever happened to me and I find myself doubting EVERYTHING and feeling so BLAH towards everyone, including him. This is SO difficult to deal with. I'm so happy I shared what I'm going through with a friend because she helped me make the connection. Seriously, the benefits are just not worth these terrible side effects. Good luck ladies! | F | 27 | 6 weeks 1X day | 10/23/2011 | 4 | Regulate period and Birth Control | HEAD ACHES!!!!! Mood swings and VERY sensitive. | I have been on this pill for 3 years in and off. it just gives me bad headaches mood swings and over sensitive...lol But i really dont complain, my boyfriend still loves me :-) The good thing is im NOT pregnant.! I would recommend this pill if the side affects does not bother you. | F | 20 | 3 years 1X day | 10/17/2011 | 1 | Birth control, cramp control | EXTREME depression, anxiety and moodswings | I was on Ortho for two months switching off of a different BC because of its side effects. From the first week of taking it, I suffered anxiety - over-analyzing everything to the point of avoiding all contact with people because it made me so paranoid - and severe depression. Over the past two months its gotten worse every day to the point that I felt like a complete failure and I nearly dropped out of college. I thought I was going crazy; I started therapy and very nearly began taking anti-depressants because the depression was unbearable. Last night was the worst I had experienced - I cried for three hours without stopping, for no apparent reason. Thank god someone made the connection for me today or there may have been horrible consequences had I continued taking these. | F | 20 | 2 months 1X day | 10/10/2011 | 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 | 1 | ovarian cyst, birth control | spotting at first, increase size in left breast only so i am now 2 different breast sizes, extreme fatigue and exhaustion, severe anxiety, depression, lack of interest in everything | I was originally on loestrin and had to come off of that pill because i would get severe body aches, and anxiety attacks. Once i started ortho tri cyclen low I felt fine.. about 6 months into it I became to have severe anxiety over everything. I would think so in depth about everything and literally get myself sick to my stomach. I wouldn't want to go to school, go to work, getting out of bed would take forever! I wouldn't enjoy anything because I was always worrying. I am currently seeing a therapist because of the anxiety this pill gives me. I didn't realize at first that the pill was doing this to me; I thought it was just me. I had no idea why any of this anxiety would even occur.. Now reading all of these reviews I feel the exact same way as everyone else. These pills are no good, and I am coming off of them after this pack and I CANNOT WAIT! My boyfriend has been so supportive through all of my moodswings, anxiety attacks, depression, fatigue, not wanting to do anything or go anywhere, etc. I am planning to throw a party when I'm done with these pills.. for real. I am ready to go back to the old me and enjoy life again. These pills will make you miserable and I beg you not to take them.. I wouldn't want anyone to feel the way I've been feeling. Severe anxiety is not worth taking this pill. | F | 19 | 1 years lo 1X day | 10/3/2011 | 3 | Contraceptive | Spotting | The only reason I switched pills was because of spotting. No other side effects | F | 26 | 2 years 30 1X day | 9/27/2011 | 1 | regulate period | Severe depression, fatigue, headaches, tenderness during sex | I've been on this pill for three weeks and am stopping tomorrow I've had migraines, I feel like I want to sleep all the time, and I'm going to end up divorced cause I'm so depressed and my poor husband can't stand to be around me. | F | 41 | 3 weeks 35mcg 1X day | 9/27/2011 | 2 | Regulation/birth control | vaginal dryness, decreased sex drive, others that i'm sure i will begin to realize as i stay OFF the pill. | This pill worked great for about 4 months. Around month 4, I lost all sexual desire, and I began to get vaginal dryness. I stopped taking the pill about 3 weeks ago because my fiance and I simply can not handle me having no sex drive and a dried up vagina. It was horrible. In the last three weeks of being off the pill, I have already noticed that I have an increase in vaginal fluids. Good ones. I am slowing getting back to normal!!! If the pill causes these effects...stop taking it! | F | 29 | 10 months 1X day | 9/26/2011 | 4 | Birth control | decreased sex drive, breast sensitivty, headaches | Overall I like this drug. I've been on it for about 7 months now but I have been on it before. It has kept child free and that's good for me seeing as all I have to do is think the word baby and I end up pregnant lol. Although my sex drive has decreased it's managable and the headaches are nothing excedrin can't handle. The sensitivity is something my fiance and I are working through. Like other have said you don't know how this drug will affect you until you try it, but that goes for any bc drug you try it's hit and miss with bc pills. | F | 28 | 7 months 1X day | 9/24/2011 | 1 | regulate my period | Nausea, vomiting, dizziness, excessive bloating, SEVERE constipation, EXTREMELY Moody, neverending fatigue.. and so on!! | Its made me a very depressed and angry person. No matter what I eat or drink, my stomach gets three times its size by bloating. I will randomly get nauseated and will not feel better til I start vomiting. I took it on an empty stomach once which I usually have no problem with but that day it made me extremely dizzy, pale and blatantly began throwing up. Figured I'd eat a piece of toast to get some food in me but it came right back up. I was then nauseated the rest of the day. Also, I've always been constipated but while on these, I noticed I have no bowel movements at all. Not fun. There's never a moment when I don't want to sleep. The fatigue is rediculous. I don't feel like my old self at all, since these I've felt bi polar as I'm fine one minute and RAGING the next, over nothing. I've been very bitchy and mean to a lot of people while on these and I used to be the COMPLETE opposite!! I noticed just recently when I was off them for like ten days, my stomach was normal, I was going to the bathroom everyday . As soon as I started them again my stomach began bloating out HUGE again and I immediately didn't have bowel movements again!!! Stopping this pill for good tomorrow!!! Please don't take it!! | F | 19 | 2 years 1X day | 9/18/2011 | 3 | Birth Control, regulate period, acne | Severe breakouts, some nausea, food cravings, mild cramping in the beginning | Overall great job for regulating birth control, mild nausea and food cravings were no big deal at all. Regulated my period which was awesome. What was not awesome are these cystic breakouts I'm getting. My face literally hurts. Was hoping it would help, I'm horrified to wait it out! New breakouts daily, using medicated face wash which is no match for hormones. :( | F | 27 | 2 months 1X day | 9/5/2011 | 2 | Curb PMS, birth control | Mood Swings, Bloating, Loss of Appetite, SERIOUS depression, SERIOUS lack of sex drive, inability to reach climax. | Honestly, this drug has messed me up so bad, I am almost not even motivated enough to complain about it because it would take too much of my already limited energy. I have no drive for anything, ESPECIALLY sex. My poor husband is doing the best he can to tolerate me, bless his heart, but my frustration is through the roof, and the depression is hard for him to watch. It's like permanant PMS. I thought it was withdrawals from having my IUD removed and switching BC methods, but it's been 6 months now. I'm going back to my doctor. I'm over this. | F | 24 | 6 months 1X day | 8/23/2011 | 2 | irregular periods, birth control | Breast tenderness, crying, mood swings, nausea, sleeplessness, headaches, depression, lighter and regular period, less acne | I wish I had read all this before I started taking this medication! I started taking ortho tricyclen lo to help regulate my period, clear up acne, and for birth control. I was fine the first 8 months or so before I started to develop mood swings. Eventually I started having problems sleeping and depression. Within the last 2 months it has only gotten worse. I cry for no reason and find myself extremely sad. On top of it all are the aweful headaches and nausea every morning. I hate feeling this way, it's unbearable and it's not me. My bf urged me to get help, so I saw a therapist who said it's got to be the bc because I have no history of depression. If not for my bf, who I'm amazed wants to stay with me and my crazy moods, I don't think I would've realized what this pill is doing to my life. I urge anyone who is thinking of this pill to reconsider because it's just not worth it. I'm quitting this pill at the end of the pack. | F | 21 | 1 years 1X day | 8/11/2011 |