ORTHO EVRA Reviews (ETHINYL ESTRADIOL; NORELGESTROMIN)Average Rating: 2.5 (592 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare ORTHO EVRA with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR ORTHO EVRA | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 1 | birth control | weight gain, monthly migraines, suffered a stroke and seizures - lucky I didn't die from this med. Please get off it ASAP if you are using it - google it and you will find many,many other people who have died or had severe side effects from using it | F | 41 | 12 years 1X W | 8/1/2012 | 5 | birth control | no side effects | I was on Ortho for close to 10 yrs and it was best well atleast for me it was. I dont do well on bc "pills" thats why I had been put on the patch. I started seeing a new gyno he took me off due to the length of time I had been on the patch and thought I should take a bc pill to control ovarian cysts. Well its been hell!!!! I've tried bc pills and nuva ring and they SUCK!! having trouble going to the bathroom now, acne,breast enlargement,water retain,bloating,very moody!! I would def recommend the patch because from going from NO side effects to depression and soooo on sucks. | F | 29 | 10 years | 6/11/2009 | 3 | Birth Control | Some extremely mild nausea 24 hours after application. In later years, decreased sex drive and lubrication. Mood swings during week 2, very mean and weepy. | I LOVED the Patch and am very sad to discontinue it, the theory of the Ortho Evra Patch is wonderful but I've been in a relationship for 4 years now and my boyfriend and I have noticed the difference between me on it and me off of it and we both like the Otho Evra free me better. Here's to unofficial science :-). | F | 35 | 10 years 3X M | 4/22/2011 | 5 | Birth control | Weakness for first 24 hours of putting patch on | 24 | 8 years | 1/28/2012 | 4 | Birth Control, Regulating Periods | POS: Predictable period, shorter period, less worrysome than pill NEG: Migraines, Dizziness, Weight Gain | I was on the pill for 2 years and couldn't remember to take it, ever. I switched to the patch and the first few months were difficult to adjust. Itches horribly at first. Lessened the time of my period and I could basically predict the day and time it was to start. Increased severity of head and back pain for first day. You don't have to be incredibly 'timely' about changing. Would forget and change a day or two late and never had problems. Patch does slide and sometimes fall off when sweating or wearing tight clothing. | F | 28 | 8 years 3X M | 4/18/2010 | 4 | regular period/prevent pregnancy | Dizziness, atrocious headaches, nausea, vomitting, tiredness, weight gain, bloating | I have always been happy with the patch until 2 months ago when I started experiencing weight gain even though I was active. I also started having violent headaches, nausea and vomitting the morning after the first day on the patch.I first thought it was morning sickness and that I was pregnant, but I failed the pregnancy test and my period came a few days later. Then I was fine. Few weeks went on an no problem. I just finished my period and put a new patch on. The day after, the nightmare started. This never happened in the 8 years I have used the patch, so I'm not sure what to think. I really like it otherwise. | F | 26 | 8 years 1X W | 6/9/2010 | 4 | Bc | This birth control definitely works...you will not get pregnant. It also helped with acne. It did cause me to have migraines at times or feel nauseated in the mornings at times. But as long as I ate a good breakfast and exercised the nausea and migraines would dissipate. | I thought ortho evra was the best choice for me and it really never bothered me. I went off finally as my husband and I want to have a baby and now am just a little concerned even though my doctor told me not to be. That I shouldn't have trouble getting pregnant. | F | 28 | 8 years 1 | 3/6/2016 | 3 | Menstrual Side Effects | Decreased sex drive, increased emotion | I've been on and off the patch for 8 years now. Firstly, I totally takes care of my menstrual symptoms, including horrific abdominal and back pain, vomiting, diarrhea, nausea, headaches, bloating, and the like, which is why I was on it in the first place. I'd never really noticed any side effects until this last round, which has been about 9 months now. I've noticed when I'm on the patch, I cry much easier. I'm not a crier at all, typically, but on the patch I cry maybe every other week. The main issue though, is the decreased sex drive. I hadn't been in a relationship when I was on the patch previously, so I guess I didn't notice it then. It's really put a strain on my relationship with my partner, especially when I consider the five months we were together before the patch compared to the last nine on it. I'm going to be asking my doctor for alternatives. | F | 23 | 8 years 1X W | 8/23/2010 | 5 | Heavy Periods | None | Work wonderful. No Complaints! AND NO KIDS!!! | F | 29 | 7 years 1X W | 3/1/2012 | 5 | To regulate menstrual cycle | When I first started 7 years I had gained some weight due to the appetite increase. But my gyn made perfect sense out of avoiding that "if u see yourself going for that second burger just put IT DOWN" simple right? Lol but seriously just watch what you eat and you'll be fine! Other than that I've never had any side effects or problems. | I think ortho evra is thee BEST form of birth control. I've been on it since I was 15 and I'm now 22 and I've never had problem. | F | 22 | 7 years 1X day | 7/10/2011 | 4 | Birth control | Initially no apparent side effects, however this past year have been experiencing leg cramps/pain that go on and off,numbness/strange tingling sensation down left arm, mild chest pains I DONT KNOW FOR CERTAIN THESE ARE FROM THE PATCH BUT LOOKING AT OTHER PEOPLES SIDE AFFECTS IT COULD WELL BE | I went on EVRA in 2004 after the Depo shot.I chose the patch due to convenience as it was easy to remember, my periods were regular and I didn't have any weight gain or crazy moods etc. I've given it a 4 because I didn't have any problems or side affects that I was aware of. HOWEVER for the past year or so I have noticed side affects which I didn't initially relate to evra,it was only when I came on forums like this that I wondered. I have been getting leg cramps/pains, numbness in my left arm and occasional chest pains. I planned to come off it end of 2012 but after realising these leg cramps etc maybe related to the patch,and all this talk of blood clots etc, I have stopped it now. It has actually really freaked me out,its not worth your health. Keep an eye out for any of these symptoms ladies.... it seems in some cases the side affects don't occur until years after you have been using it (like me 7 years) | F | 27 | 7 years 1X W | 12/30/2011 | 4 | pregnancy prevention | Overall this method has worked well for me. Much easier to remeber than a pill. Hadn't really realized possible side effects until reading these posts. Experienced breast tenderness, but always thought it was related to caffiene. I now remember extreme anxiety in the first couple of years, but chalked that up at the time to stressful events taking place in my life. I have put on weight and become more inactive, but thought that just came with age. Husband would say I am very moody, but I always thougt it was just him. Guess it could be me. Did notice an extreme drop in sex drive. Holding that over hubby's head to encourage a vasectomy. LOL! Have had increasing fear of breast cancer due to so much estrogen in the patch and b/c of the length of time I've used it. Going to gyno tomorrow, will discuss with her. Not sure if these issues were caused by Ortho Evra, maybe I've been in denial. | F | 38 | 7 years 1X W | 2/28/2010 | 4 | contraception | I ve been using orth evra on and off for7 years in a period of 10years,it did the job although it did give me spotting a couple of times | I tried some birth control pills too but this patch didn't make me depressed or extremely moody like those.I usually eat pretty good,my tryglicerides are very low and I'm not overweight,maybe that s why I never had really a problem with it compared to many other people | F | 27 | 7 years | 2/9/2015 | 3 | Birth Control | Mood swings, NO sex drive, decreased lubrication, decreased appetite, loss of interest in daily activities, weight loss (probably due to lack of interest in everything). Began having anxiety attacks. | I had to have a stronger method of birth control due to Pelvic Congestion. Oral birth control pills with higher dosages made me throw up so my Dr. moved me to Ortho Evra. Didn't realize the Ortho Evra was causing all of these problems until I got off of it. Been off for about three weeks now. Had Mirena inserted about 2 weeks ago. Been in a much better mood, sex drive is back and then some. No anxiety attacks. Feel like eating again which is great since I'm about 20 lbs. under weight. Ortho Evra almost ruined my marriage b/c of the mood swings, lack of sex drive and lack of interest in day to day activities. Will never go back on the patch and wouldn't recommend it to anyone. | F | 30 | 7 years 1 Patch 1X W | 2/5/2011 | 1 | Birth Control | Weight Gain, Anxiety/Panic Attacks/Racing Heart, Zero Sex Drive, Depression/No Drive To Do Anything, Tingling/Numbness In Left Arm, Severe Mood Swings, Sleeplessness, Occasional Back Pain Did make my cycle consistant, Upped my breast size, and prevented pregnancy for lack of sex drive. | I've been using the patch for almost 7 years now, with really no issues. Slowly gained weight over the years and lost my sex drive. The last month or so I've been experiencing panic attacks and high anxiety, numbness in my left arm from time to time, aswell as a racing heart. Have become depressed and have lost interest in everyday activities. Never really put two and two together until the other day and started reserching on sites like these. I just put in my prescription for my patch refill today and am 100% convinced I will not e picking it up. Called to see my Dr and she's on holidays for 2 weeks. In the mean time, hoping to see an improvement after lack of use! Thanks for all the info ladies, this has REALLY helped me out! | F | 26 | 7 years 1X W | 3/13/2012 | 1 | contraceptive | chest pain, shortness of breath, swelling, low sex drive, breast tenderness, irritability, joint pain, stomache bloating and night sweats | I have been on ortho evra since my son was born in 2000, so that makes approximately 7 years, About two years ago I started noticing I was having chest pain with shortness of breath at first I chalked it up to maybe I was having anxiety attacks. I brought this to my OB/GYN's attention a year ago along with the other symptoms, he told me to see an internist. Finally this past May 2007 I was having such severe chest pains I went to see an internist and she was unable to help. So I went back to my PCP a few weeks after that and he diagnosed me with costochondritis and Rx'd me some NASIDS, that didn't work by the end of the summer my chest pains were constant again along with the shortness of breath. I just went back to my PCP about a week ago and finally he became very concerned when I described the other symptoms that I am having along with my chest pain. My PCP sent me to have a chest xray along with an EKG and some blood lab work. My chest xray came back normal however, my lab wor | F | 32 | 7 years | 10/27/2007 | 5 | Birth Control/ Prevent Overian cyst | NO sex drive, migrain | After talking with my doctor, the migrains are due to decrease in hormone, I am now taking OE for 12 straight weeks and one week off to reduce the number of migrains otherwise, I'd start a hormone patch for the week off. Didn't have a migrain last time I was off. Have not really had other side effects except I have no sex drive now. I need the highest hormone, one month off OE and I had an ovarian cyst rupture. No wait gain, hair loss, acne, leg cramps, excessive bleeding or anything that anyone else has descibed. Was off it for three weeks and had no problem getting pregnant. Yes it can cause blood clots but so can every other birth control. I love the patch cause I can't remember to take pills daily. You do have a higher risk of blood clot/stroke if you smoke and use the patch. Talk with your doctor, tell 'em your concerns/fears I don't think they would try and harm you on purpose. | F | 24 | 6 years | 10/18/2007 | 5 | For birth control | During the first couple of weeks, I experienced some mild changes in my mood and I lost my appetite just a little. Other than that, I had no other problems getting on the patch. | The side effects went away for me in just a couple of weeks and I've been very satisfied with it ever since. I have been on Ortho Evra since it came on the market in 2002. | F | 26 | 6 years | 6/17/2008 | 4 | Birth control and control cramps | Weight gain, migraines, irritability, depression, moodiness | While on it I never got cramps, where without it I would have such bad cramps I couldn't get out of bed. I didn't get pregnant. It's easy to remember to change for those like me who can't remember to take a pill everyday. The migraines and weight gain just became too much. And I've been off it for 3 months and haven't gotten my period since. | F | 25 | 6 years | 8/9/2015 | 4 | birth controle | Mager loss of sex drive! Serious mood changes. | Dont get me wrong I love the convenience of the patch and it doesnt cause me any problems with my periods, though I have noticed my labido has been gradually getting less and less and seems to increase when im on my no patch week. One day I can feel perfectly happy then the next I can bearly face getting out of bed, I found myself braking down in tears for no good reason and this is so not like me I used to be happy go lucky and very sexually active. I find that I stay on the patch because Im too scared to stop using the patch because im worried that other methods will result in weight gain or worse side effects plus I have a bad memory for taking the pill. | F | 24 | 6 years | 5/28/2007 |