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, heavy periods | No side effects with Ortho Tri-Cyclen, it is a great pill!! | DO NOT TAKE TRI-NESSA (generic for Ortho Tri-Cyclen) it SUCKS! It made me gain weight (about 25-30 lbs), I was always in a bad mood, I had no energy, and I wanted to cry all the time! I just switched back to Ortho Tri-Cyclen a month ago and already lost about 15 lbs, and feel so much better overall, I am back to my old self! Don't let these symptoms go unnoticed, a pill can do this to you! | F | 22 | 4 years | 6/2/2005 | 4 | birth control | I experienced no side effects with tri cyclen it was wonderful made my period light and no cramps and had my period the same day every month when i came on. | Insurance did not cover Tricyclen anymore so had to switch to generic trinessa. Trinessa made me have a stomache ache a couple hours later after taking them and made me feel like i was pregnant again. After having side effects that was bad with trinessa i am switching back to tricyclen.I was only on it for a couple of weeks but it was terrible. If insurance don't cover it all pay the copay stay away from trinessa a diaster waiting to happen. | F | 21 | 3 months | 5/15/2005 | 4 | Birth control | Ortho TriCyclen- 5+ yrs, Tri Nessa- few months, Tri Sprintec- (currently using) 1+ yr. I got PMS depression and fatigue with Ortho & Trinessa that lasted all through my period. Other than that no problems. On TriSprintec for the first few months I got symptoms very similar to pregnancy- unusual soreness, nausea, weight gain. The symptoms went away after 2-3 mths, but I notice I'm still gaining weight more than usual. The upside to that is it's forcing me exercise regularly whether I want to or not :) And my periods which were always fairly heavy have gotten a LOT lighter and less painful! I still get some of the odd preggy symptoms just before my period, but they're usually mild. | I've always had acne and none of the pills really helped it. I still have to rely on topical treatments to keep me from looking like a spotty teenager :) | F | 25 | 7 years | 5/10/2005 | 4 | Birth Control | Ortho Patch - Patch did not seem to want to stay on Trinessa - Mood Swings MAJORLY Tri-Sprintec - None. | First I tried the Ortho Patch...it was convenient but I was always worried b/c it seemed like it was not sticking...Got switched to Generic Trinessa (for 2 months) Had major mood swings. Hated it..so did my boyfriend. Then my insurance switched me to Tri-Sprintec and I love it...no side effects and my period is like clock work..and alot less cramps and it does not last as long | F | 23 | 6 months | 5/3/2005 | 4 | Birth Control | None really, except some decrease in vaginal lube...my ob/gyn doubts its directly related to my pill, but i'm not so sure. | But other than that, Ortho Tri-Cyclen is great. Perfect skin, period comes exactly on time, decreased/no pms symptoms, no weight gain...a while back i switch to the generic, Tri-Sprintec, never again! its not worth the saved $$$. my emotional side-effects werent as bad as some girls, but (not to be vain) i broke out like a teenager and in general felt like crap. stick with the name-brand if you can. | F | 24 | 3 years | 5/2/2005 | 4 | BIRTH CONTORL, ACNE | DID ANYONE GO ON GENERIC TRINESSA AND GAIN WEIGHT? IF SO HOW LONG AFTER GOING OFF DID IT TAKE TO LOSE IT? THANKS | M | 34 | | 5/2/2005 | 4 | birth control, acne | I had no side effects on Ortho-Tri-Cycline...loved it and also had no problems with generic tri-sprintec. However, I was recently switched to TriNessa, and just realized that it is to blame for my lowered sex-drive and mood swings. I am switching back immediately. TriNessa is the only one I have ever had a problem with. | F | 22 | 5 years | 4/26/2005 | 4 | birth control | i had no side effects on the ortho tri cyclen | i was on ortho tricyclen for about 3 years, i stopped and had a baby. at my 1 year post check up i was at my pre pregnancy weight!! at that time my doc put me on trinessa. After reading this board i now know why i have had No sex drive, bloating, weight gain, ( i weigh 15 pounds more than my 1 year post op check up), moodiness!!i thought i was crazy. i am getting off of it today. | F | 34 | 1 years | 4/20/2005 | 4 | birth control | The first time I took it, I never had any side effects except spotting because I was bad and missed days frequently making me double up on pills. However, I took a break for a few months and started it again and in the last two months, I've gained a lot of weight, am constantly bloated, have terrible headaches, migraines, and have developed slight acne! which I've never had ever. | i'm not sure what to do now... go off it.. or just stick it out till these symptoms go away. You think I can sue them for making me chubby when I'm normally a skinny person? | F | 21 | 2 months | 4/5/2005 | 4 | periods were extremely heavy | I initially experienced some weight gain. It has stayed fairly constant since the first year. The past few years, I have started experiencing depressed and happy weeks based on where I am in my cycle. It is very frustrating hard for me to believe this isn't due to taking the pill. | F | 20 | 7 years | 3/27/2005 | 4 | birth control | I switched from Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo to regular Ortho Tri-Cyclen about 3 months ago, and have been a nervous wreck ever since: constantly nauseated, mildly dizzy, PARANOID AND BITCHY with random crying spurts. My poor boyfriend is getting fed up with me, and I honestly can't say I blame him. I actually came to this site because my periods have dwindled to 2-3 day trickle every month, and I'm wondering if this is normal. Has anyone else had problems switching from Ortho Lo to regular Ortho? PLEASE email me! Thanks! | F | 20 | 3 months | 3/23/2005 | 4 | birth control, acne | no side effects really. just a few stomache aches nothing major | my insurance all of a sudden doesnt cover brand names so i got the generic TriNessa. i saw on this messsage board how everyone says its sooo horrible and dont take it blah blah...it works wonders for me. my skin is already clearing up and im not even thru my first pack. i guess im one of the lucky ones to not have any serious side effects! :) | F | 20 | 2 weeks | 3/15/2005 | 4 | period regulation, birth control | Very bad headache the first few days, maybe slight weight gain | I started taking the generic Tri-Nessa and after the first few days I didn't really notice any difference from the way I usualy feel. Works great. | F | 19 | 3 months | 2/28/2005 | 4 | Contraception | Loss of sex drive and vaginal dryness. | I don't think I had mood swings but a lot of people here seem to have experienced this. My only problematic side effect was loss of sex drive. I can't tell if it's the pill or if it's my sex life? | F | 25 | 13 months | 2/11/2005 | 4 | birth control | regulated period | did not have any bad side effects until i took the generic form TriNessa becam moody lashed out at me boyfriend for no reason, cried over everything, and BECAME PREGNANT while taking this pill. My boyfriend did not even like being around me so it made being pregnant even hard so do not take this pill stay with the name brand ones always. | F | 16 | 3 months | 2/10/2005 | 4 | birth control | Headaches, which have decreased significantly since I quit smoking. | F | 21 | 5 years | 2/9/2005 | 4 | Pregnancy prevention | Good form of birth control, had some irregular bleeding during first 3 months but then it regulated. | I took ortho for 4 months and was switched to Tri-Nessa, the generic form. Tri-nessa is quite possible the worst pill out there. I took it for 6 months and starting the 4th month I had constant tender breasts, irregular periods and felt bloated all the time. Also, I had no energy and felt tired every day. Do not take Tri-nessa! | F | 26 | 9 months | 1/25/2005 | 4 | birth control | one migraine few days b/f period, no other bad side effects | Last month, pharm gave Ortho Tri-Sprintec-already have spotted, not liking this, will quickly go back to Ortho-Tri-cyclen. Generics not worth it. I had monthly migraines prior to birth control, so am assuming monthly migraine is from our little friend | F | 33 | 8 years | 1/24/2005 | 4 | birth control | one migraine few days b/f period, no other bad side effects | Last month, pharm gave Ortho Tri-Sprintec-already have spotted, not liking this, will quickly go back to Ortho-Tri-cyclen. Generics not worth it. I had monthly migraines prior to birth control, so am assuming monthly migraine is from our little friend | F | 33 | 8 years | 1/24/2005 | 4 | Birth Control/Acne Prevention | Slight weight gain, some mood swings. The first few weeks I was on the pill I felt sick(nasuous)- I think it helps to eat something when you take the pill, also my breasts were very tender. After a few weeks the nausea and breast tenderness went away. | My period is regulated now to the day. My acne has cleared up alot, although I still have a few breakouts right before my period. | F | 19 | 4 months | 12/31/2004 |