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 |
| 5 | birth control | 1X day | 5/16/2015 | 4 | Birth Control | Would like to hear from anyone who got pregnant after getting off the pill...was it hard? about how long did it take? I know everyone is different but just would like to hear about it, thanks! | F | 35 | | 10/1/2007 | 4 | to prevent pregnancy | slight calf pain in left leg; breast tenderness;increased appetite;lowered sex drive;tiredness;low energy;hard to get lubricated | I've been on the patch for some months now....it's worked just fine for me and I am well over 180lbs. Besides the few side effects I listed every thing is working out just fine so far. | F | 29 | 1X W | 11/3/2011 | 4 | birth control and period control | nausea, really increased sex drive( wearing hubby out) Ladies please remember, not all bc will treat our bodies the same. What good for me, may not be good for you. Whats good for you, may not be good for me. | I was put on femcon bc pill,while on it, I was bleeding for 2 and a half weeks straight...I could not take it anymore I begged my doctor for the patch. He refused, because of his personal reason. So I went to PPH. Got my patch Stopping my period and a little nausea, but keeps me for eating too much, so weight loss...yeah me. I have sex two or three times a day poor hubby:) It is better than the once every two weeks or a month. I have three kids. Good thing they are rooms are not close to my bedroom.lol | F | 31 | 1X day | 11/13/2011 | 4 | | 12/17/2005 | 3 | | 12/27/2005 | 3 | Birth Control | mood swings, leg cramps, memory problems, fatigue, depression, aniety, irritability, stomach cramps | I have been taking Ortho Evra for approx. 3yrs now. I stopped using it recently because I started having severe stomach cramps all the time. I really did not associate any of the other problems that I have been having with the patch until I read the comments on here. Before using the patch I was a happy person, but not I am depressed all the time and never want to do anything. I stopped using the patch at the beginning of my second patch week, and I started bleeding by the fourth day. | F | 24 | | 8/23/2007 | 3 | Birth Control | became very emotional. headache. vaginal dryness. lowered sex drive. skin irritation at patch site. | The patch is my first birth control method. At first I thought the patch was great. I didn't have to worry about condoms breaking. I was having problems with condoms hurting... the material dried too fast for me so i thought the patch was the perfect solution to my problem. I WAS WRONG. Ever since i took the patch i feel like i produce less and less lubrication. I have almost no desire to have sex. When my partner and I DO have sex i don't enjoy is as much as i used to... i don't enjoy it at all in most occasions. Ever since i have been on the patch my relationship has gone down the drain. The dryness kills the feeling (even though we put on extra lube it still dries and burns.) I am getting off the patch next month... I'd rather go back to the condoms. | F | 20 | | 8/18/2007 | 2 | Easier way to administer bc | I've been menstruating for 2 1/2 weeks.... I really hope it doesn't continue, and that my hormones balance out within the 2-3 months I'm supposed to stay on it. | F | 27 | 1X day | 8/20/2014 | 1 | thought it was convenient | dizziness, irritation, heart palpatations | my healthcare provider tried to bullshit me when i told them of my symptoms and told me that it was the lowest levdel of hormones they could prescribe to me. BUT at my initial app't. the nurse told me she didn't feel right giving it to me b/c she thought it was dangerous. now I have heart problems. | M | | 6/13/2008 | 1 | birth control | extreme nausea, vomiting | I've used the patch in the past & so was familiar with nausea, especially the first patch of the cycle or the first day or two of the patch. However, this was too much and I'm giving it up. This nausea & vomiting isn't worth it. It's been 24 hours and I just ripped it off. Oh well - I hope it works for someone else... | F | 37 | | 9/30/2006 | 1 | Birth Control | Ortho Evra has been linked to serious life-threatening side effects including blood clots, stoke, heart attacks, pulmonary embolisms, transient ischemic attacks, and deep venous thrombosis. | F | 24 | | 6/30/2006 | 1 | Not to get pregnant | Nausea, dizziness, headache, and depression | F | 31 | 1X W | 3/26/2012 | 1 | birth control | extreme dizziness, irritability, headaches, nausea, tingling legs/arms, shortness in breath, heavy chest, mood swings, ANXIETY, depression - not wanting to move from the couch for anything | Have been on Evra for approximately a year. Went on it because I didn't remember to take my pill every day, so I wanted something easier. The patch tends to get dirty easily from lint, clothing, etc. and has a tendency to peel off around the corners - I am a neat/clean freak so I can imagine this is happening to a lot of other women. I have gained 25 pounds and haven't changed anything drastically in my routine. I just had a 24 hour bout of the symptoms I described. I "googled" my symptoms and was lead directly to Evra reviews. I didn't know all of these side effects, and after reading through everyone's reviews, I am happy to know that my anxiety and depression that came out of no where and have intensified are NOT me. I went from a bubbly, inspired, self motivator to laying on the couch not wanting to move, crying for everything, and mood swings that put the gem in gemini. I also just learned that Evra has 60% more estrogen than other pills and that they give this dosage to women going through menopause. I have stopped taking it so I hope to be free of these symptoms ASAP. I hear it can take up to 6 months to get the extra hormones out of your body. Based on my experience, I would NOT recommend using this product. | F | 25 | 1X day | 3/19/2012 | 1 | Birth Control | Severe abdominal pain, nausea, severe depression, increased hair loss, dark splotches on my face, major bloating (looks like I am 8 months pregnant, no kidding), 40 lb weight gain, difficulty sleeping/ waking up, ovarian cysts, leg cramps, zero sex drive, periods lasting 1 to 2 days, difficulty concentrating, blurred vision, vaginal cramping. | I have a hard time taking pills daily let alone at the same time daily.I thought the patch would be perfect.I wanted to go off sooner but my boyfriend now fiance was also concerned about my ability to take pills and encouraged me to continue on the patch.I have now been off for a month and my lower back is still full of little red spots where I used to place the patch.I cannot sleep through an entire night due to the severe stomach and lower back pain.The headaches are starting to get a little better.I have been exercising for 1 to 2 hours every day of the week for 3 months and have changed my diet completely to help with the weight loss but I continue to gain weight!!!My face is still covered in dark spots.The acne is starting to get a little better.My moods swings are starting to go away also.DO YOUR RESEARCH BEFORE TRYING ANY PERSCRIPTION!!! I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND THE PATCH TO ANY OF MY SISTERS, GOOD FRIENDS OR MY ENEMY. | F | 27 | 2.5 times | 8/26/2007 | 5 | birth control | I didn't experience any side affects. | I love ortho evra! My periods use to be like every 2 weeks with the pill and i never new when it would come. Now I know when to bring out the tampon. Oh and i was wondering if it's alright/still effective if you use the patch without using condoms as well. I hear it's 99% effective (if you use it right) alone. Can someone email me if i'm being too paranoid. Obvousily i'm way to young to get pregnant so yeah...lol. | F | 17 | 1 days | 3/14/2007 | 3 | Just had baby, preventing pregnancy | I don't know if it has anything to do with the patch, but I've been vomiting all day.. Can't even keep water down.. Iv'e had a massive headache, fatigue, and bleeding.. | I'm hoping to stop the illness and tiredness, as my baby is now 2 months and constantly needs entertained. | F | 19 | 1 days | 1/13/2015 | 2 | Yes | Severe nausea, especially in the morning. | I started using this last week after my period. I was so happy to be using it and that I'd be replacing it only once a week. I couldn't wait. But the next day, Monday,I started feeling a little sick to my stomach. I didn't even eat breakfast. And not only that but I was at work. As the morning went on the nausea got worse and worse to where I had to go to the bathroom and gag. After the 3rd trip to the bathroom I couldn't hold it in any longer and just let it all come out. It was worse than when I was pregnant. I took the patch off right then and there. I did NOT want to spend my day at work like that. I didn't even use it long enough to find out if it worked or if the symptoms went away because it was just SO bad. I was not going to wait and find out. I HAD to take it off. Right after I took it off I started feeling a little better and didn't feel like vomiting anymore. What a relief that was. | F | 29 | 1 days | 11/17/2008 | 2 | regulating menstruation | migraines, vaginal infections, crying spells, abdominal cramps, moodiness, heavy bleeding during period, severe cramps during period | I've been on ortho evra for almost 2 years and from the beginning started having some of these symptoms but never made the connection. I've been to many doctors many times complaining about these symptoms but doctors never made the connection either. They just give me a pill for whatever is bothering me and send me away. I've had ultrasounds and a colonoscopy to figure out what my abdominal pains are coming from. Those came out normal. I've been doing research on the patch lately and noticed that others have complained of these problems. I will be going to my doctor next week to see what she's says and I want to be done with hormonal birth control all together | F | 27 | 1 days | 3/27/2006 | 1 | birth control | just put my first patch on today, and already ready to rip it off, can't sleep, whole body is aching, massive migraine since bout 10minutes after applying, horrid cramps, flutters (almost like the first few a baby makes) dizzy almost wanna faint!!! TRY SOMETHING ELSE!!!!! this product SUCKS!!!!! | F | 25 | 1 days | 12/1/2012 |