ORTHO-NOVUM 1/35-28 Reviews (ETHINYL ESTRADIOL; NORETHINDRONE)Average Rating: 2.5 (209 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare ORTHO-NOVUM 1/35-28 with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR ORTHO-NOVUM 1/3 | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 1 | Birth control | Anxiety and sleeplessness at night, insatiable hunger, slight weight gain, nausea and gas after eating | F | 33 | 9 days | 6/4/2013 | 5 | Birth control, easier periods | None. | Took this pill for 27 years (generic for the last decade or so) without any side effects. Always loved that my periods were very light with little cramping. I had experienced nausea and severe cramping until starting the pill. I switched to a different pill two months ago looking for a lower dose after all these years (this was low when I started taking it). I’ve been extremely fatigued and a chronic illness that had been under control has flared. I’ll be going back to Ortho-Novum 1/35 next month. | F | 43 | 27 years 1/35 1X day | 5/22/2013 | 1 | To prevent Pregnacy | Very heavy bleeding the fifth day, cramps, mood swings, very argumentive, and emotional. | I did not like this pill at all and I have only been on it for almost a week. This pill hurts me a lot and just gives me the worst moods. I am 15 and just started this pill. Just try another brand.. But some people get it good and some get it bad.. | F | 15 | 6 days 1/35 1X day | 2/27/2013 | 5 | Heavy, irregular periods | I had no side effects at all. This pill is great! Has helped my skin, shortened and lightened my periods and I don't spot on this pill like I did on Tri-Sprintec. It's monophasic which means the dosage of hormones is the same throughout the month and doesn't change from week to week..whereas triphasic increases the dosage of hormones each week. | F | 22 | 8 months 28 | 10/16/2012 | 1 | to regulate menstrual cycles | Severe cramping, vaginal bleeding, depression, bloating, migraines. Only been on this medication 7 days and I started irregularly bleeding day 5 and severe abdominal pain the second day being on it! | F | 20 | 7 days | 9/15/2012 | 2 | Acne | WEIGHT GAIN | F | 22 | 2 months 1/35 | 9/14/2012 | 2 | heavy and prolonged bleeding | fatigue, anxiety/nervousness, chest pain, sharp leg pains, spotting, bloating, lightheaded, | Since I started this pill, I've been constantly feeling tired,lacking energy, very nervous, having alot of anxiety. I feel lightheaded. I'm having chest pain, almost like a heart attack. I'm having sharp pains in my legs. I feel bloated, very gassy since I started. I took this pill when I was bleeding, the first day it completely stopped my period, then the next day i've started spotting/light period. It's been 4 days now, and still spotting. Just not feeling well on this pill. Not sure I can finish the month cycle with them... | F | 29 | 4 days 1X day | 7/19/2012 | 2 | birth control | weight gain, mood swings, leg cramps, bloating | (Taking generic: Necon 1/35) I HATE this birth control. I have tried several oral contraceptives in the past and also the depo shot. This one by far has the worst side effects. I've gained around 10 lbs in alittle under 2 months. That's not even the worst part...I have foot and leg cramps so bad I can't sleep most nights. I have not made any changes to diet or exercise - so it's definitely from the pill. | F | 34 | 2 months 1X day | 7/8/2012 | 2 | stop heavy bleeding | headaches, severe cramps,nausea,uncontrollable weight gain,fatigue and extremely tired.Also unable to wake up in the morning,and unexplained sweating. | Did not work the way I expected.I have been using these off and on for about 3 yrs,and this is the first time with severe side effects and mood swings.This time ,I started with 2 pills a day for 1 week then 1 pill a day,skip unactive pills and start new pack. | F | 32 | 1X day | 6/29/2012 | 5 | Birth control; bleeding | Weight loss Breast enlargement Better moods Less anxiety/ paranoia I know I've only been on this pill (the generic) for a week but there is an amazing difference. First, the pill cost me $15 opposed to OTC Lo which was $65. That, however, does not matter. I had lots of extra bleeding on OTC Lo. I have trouble with anemia so I need to go sparingly on the bleeding. In this week, i have not had any bleeding. My boyfriend has noticed that I'm happier and less moody than when I was on OTC Lo. I have lost weight. That does concern me. I went from being 115lbs to 98 lbs in a week and I need to pay attention to that. My new C-cup bras are too small but my breasts do not hurt. I have had an increase in appitite and I'm really thirsty all the time. I have not seen an improvement in my skin :( but it has only been a week. I have also seen a slight improvement in my anxiety/ paranoia. That's great! *note: this is just my review and does not mean that this is necessarily the pill for you. We all have different bodies. | F | 23 | 7 days 30 mg | 6/25/2012 | 2 | Birth control and cramps | I am not happy with this bc. I've noticed a huge change in my mood, for the worse. And I've gained about 10 pounds while on it, im also always bloated. I know the weight gain had to be the pill because I go to the gym regularly and eat right. I'm more tired now too and worry a lot, more than I should. I'm calling my doctor tomorrow because I don't want to start the new pack. | F | 27 | 4 months | 6/7/2012 | 5 | prevent pregnancy | No side effects | F | 21 | 1 months 1 pill | 5/26/2012 | 2 | Prevent pregnancy | Overwhelming anxiety, weight gain, potential ruptured cyst(s) breast swelling and tenderness, pain in legs and upper back. Majorly increased sex drive/libido. | What a bad 2 months. I noticed something was wrong around the time of ovulation--I had a strange throbbing on the right side of my abdomen&excessive discharge that wasn't normal for me. I had intercourse w/my bf a few days later,¬ even 5 minutes after we were finished, I experienced the worst pain of my entire life for 2HOURS—I even ended up going to the ER! Doctor thought I had a cyst rupture. I didn't attribute it to the bcl till the pain came back around at the exact same time the next month (which is now, as I'm writing this). My bf&I do long-distance, &I'm terrified to have intercourse again when I see him in 6 days. I can’t handle another rupture. Also, on Necon (generic Ortho Novum), I noticed upper back pain, weight gain, breast swelling/HORRIBLE tenderness (though having bigger breasts was awesome and worth the tenderness),&pain in my legs that did thankfully go away after a few days. The worst part though was I was having overwhelming anxiety/nervousness for at least 3-4 hrs/day, which made my heart beat rapidly&made me worry more. The only good thing I noticed (besides bigger breasts) was my sex drive was MAJORLY increased. I have unfortunately always had a low libido, but now I find myself wanting sex all the time.It’s grown annoying because sometimes it’s all I can think of.The other side effects aren't worth the increased libido.When I'm done this pack in a week, you bet I’ll be trying something different | F | 24 | 2 months 35 1X day | 5/18/2012 | 1 | birth control, menstrual cramps | Started with ortho tricyclen lo when i was 21 and was doing okay. My cramps eased up for about 6 months and I gained about 15 pounds. Then cramps came back really bad so I was switched to ortho novum to see if it would work. I've been on it for a year and in the last two years had a brain mri, bloodwork, took anti-depressants and ended up in the hospital after 5 days, went to a psychiatrist and a psychologist, an ear nose & throat specialist for balance, and way more. I never put the two together and I figured just today that my severe anxiety and depression started a little after i started my birth control. Today is Day 1 that I have stopped taking it. Hopefully I'm back to my old self again soon because I've never felt worse! I feel like I'm living my life like a chore and Im having no fun because I'm always nervous so I stay hope, no motivation. My mood swings are terrible, I cry all the time, I constantly thought about not being alive and I dont know how my bf, friends, and fa | Please contact me if you have any tips, suggestions, or questions!!!!! | F | 24 | 1 years 1X day | 4/2/2012 | 1 | Irregular periods | I found that it made me very sad, and I started to worry about everything. Made both legs hurt and made insides of my body hurt?? My husband said it was like I was in a shell, not like me at ALL!!!! I'm going back to ortho cyclen ASAP did it make anyone else just hurt??? | F | 30 | 10 days 1/35-28 | 2/28/2012 | 4 | Painful periods, heavy bleeding | Helped a lot with my periods don't have such bad pain or such heavy bleeding. Have had some weight loss about 10 or so pounds not complaining have been trying to lose weight. It's a really good bc to take but the only downside for it for me is that I have been a little more fatigued than usual since starting it an somedays am irritable but everyone has a different bc that works for them an after 2 yrs of different ones for me that I hated I found one that works for me! :) | F | 19 | 2 months 1x D | 2/22/2012 | 5 | birth control | Shorter period, less cramps, no changes in mood; still no kids! Yea!! Have been very pleased. | F | 40 | 10 years unk | 2/2/2012 | 4 | Prevent Pregnancy | Breast Swelling | I don't mind the swelling, it means a push up bra or one with underwire isn't needed for a few days. :) My severity of my cramps have definitely decreased! I use to not be able to get out of bed but now with the pill along with regular exercise my cramps are a lot more manageable. I can't complain about this bc. | F | 25 | 2.5 years .35 1X day | 2/2/2012 | 1 | pregnancy prevention | Depression, chest pressure,stomach discomfort, nausea, dryness, low sex drive, and acne to top it off. I never experienced this many symptoms with any other pill. | F | 31 | 6 months | 1/24/2012 | 1 | Breakthrough bleeding,painful perio | nausea, dizziness, shortness of breath, constant bleeding, constant cramps, vaginal dryness, depression | Absolutely the worst BC I have ever been on!!!!! I have had painful, irregular periods and cysts for most of my life. I was on Yaz and had breakthrough bleeding and so my Doc switched me to this pill. I have never had such a severe reaction to a pill in my life. It made every issue I ever experienced increase 100%. I bleed constantly, I have severe cramps almost the entire 28 days. I can't enjoy intercourse because I am constantly worried about bleeding (which happens almost every time) I experience anxiety and shortness of breath, especially in the mornings. I feel like a monster on this. It makes me feel like I am losing my mind. I am switching to Loestrin as soon as I finish my last week on this pill. Terrible experience. | F | 30 | 5 days .035 1X day | 1/12/2012 |