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 |
| 2 | Weight gain, depression, mood swings, panic attacks. | This pill made me a freaking lunatic! I took it for 6 months and it completely changed the person I was. I would freak out over nothing at all and cry over the drop of a pen. It started to interfere with my work and relationship. I just dealt with it for awhile until I started gaining weight drastically. I have been on a strict diet for 2 years and lost 75 pounds and I was not about to let that go to waste by taking this psycho pill. So I've been off it 2 weeks now and feel totally great. My relationship with my boyfriend is 100% improved and hopefully I can get back down to my initial weight. After about the third month I also started having panic attacks for no reason. They would occur at least one a week and since I quit I haven't had a single one. | F | 19 | 6 months | 7/17/2009 | 4 | birth control | headaches, drowsiness, weight gain, and heavy bleeding | It is good for clearing acne and my period is on a regular schedule. The worst thing about it is it makes me eat all the time and i have gained a little bit of weight since i started taking it | F | 16 | 2 years | 7/14/2009 | 2 | Birth Control, Weight Loss | Severe Cramping for days at a time, No period, Mood Swings, Crying for no apparent reason, Yeast Infection | I just switched from Depo-Provera last month to lose the weight I gained from the depo. 40 pounds with no change in eating on a different bc with my wedding coming up was depressing. Anyways, I went through the whole months supply and started to take the middle set of pills that are basically used to remind you to take your pills during your period. On the second to last hormone induced pill I started getting severe cramps I mean the kind where you lay in bed crying your eyes out thinking that any moment you may vomit the contents of your stomach onto the floor. I have had these every night for the past four days and I still haven't gotten my period. I also asked my fiance if anything had changed about me in the past month and he said I have gotten very emotionally unstable. I cry because of anyhting now it is pathetic. I really wish I would have stayed on the Depo shot because honestly I would rather have weight gain from the shot or even get pregnant by not being on birth control than be on this pill. It is horrible. I hate it. Honestly I would rather get pregnant. | F | 20 | 1 months | 7/14/2009 | 2 | I had ortho try-cyclen lo; Emotional changes -irritable Unexplained rash -on both arms in the same area, lasted for about 3-4 days -itching Breast tenderness -also small lumps Nausea Bloating Acne Headaches Cramps | F | 14 | 1 months | 7/13/2009 | 3 | intense cramping | reccurrent yeast infections, constipation, bladder issues | I've been on Ortho tri cyclen for 4 years and just recently missed a month of my pills. Started right back up the next month. Since then I've been experiencing reccurrent yeast infections, with constipation and some bladder issues. Other than that it has worked fine for me. So whatever you do don't mess up the flow, don't miss any of the pills. If anyone else has had any of the same side effects feel free to email me. Know that someone else out there is going through the same things really helps. | F | 20 | 4 years | 6/25/2009 | 3 | Ovarian cysts, didnt like Fe 24 | Overall not that bad pill just very heavy bleeding for at least 5-7 days and horrible cramps. | The funniest thing is I was put on this to prevent the cyst from forming again, and I got 2 fresh new cysts, one on each ovary.. again another unpleasant visit to the ER... Even though I'm in Ultrasound school and scanned myself and knew they were there... horrible pain!!! My periods were long as hell too.. sometimes 8days! | F | 23 | 1.5 years | 6/24/2009 | 2 | birth control | spotting, light dizziness, headache | I just started taking ortho tri cyclen LO less than a week and a half ago. I took a generic BC pill for 2 years that worked fine, I gained some weight on that (was also in a new relationship though) and my breasts got bigger (which wasn't necessary) and other than that really had no complaints. My new Dr. suggested moving to a lower hormone Rx so I switched to Ortho tri-cyclen lo. 2 nights ago i fell asleep before I took my pill at the usual hour, woke up 6 hours later and took it...and then today I experienced spotting, which NEVER happened to me on my generic brand. Plus I've also felt a bit dizzy when standing up and have had headaches....it's been less than a week and a half so I dont know if this should be related to the new BC, but after reading some of the other posts I'm getting suspicious....also I am praying that I don't gain weight, because I'm trying to lose a few pounds for an upcoming wedding--yikes :-/ | F | 22 | 10 days | 6/24/2009 | 5 | Birth Control | has eased the hot flashes that I got from the depo shot.. I'm on the BCP and also still have the Depo in my system.. so It's hard to tell .. | I have been on depo provera for over a year.. and that caused a lot of weight gain.. and also lots of depression anger.. and bloating.. oh and hot flashes.. blah.. so I decided to go to my Gyno and get on a bc pill.. I choose this one and when i went to Walgreens specifically said to not give me the generic.. they didn't so yay. my next shot is supposed to be sometime in August, but the Gyno said that I can start the pills anytime I want .. she said that they would help with hot flashes. and anger.. depression.. and yadda.. so I've been on it for 5 days and I haven't noticed anything.. but I'm on the depo and the pill right now.. So i feel like i'm over 100% covered lol.. anyhow.. I can't tell if I'm having side effects from the pill or depo.. but so far I don't feel anything except for the normal side effects I had from the depo, the hot flashes are getting better so yippee.. .. I will update as time progresses. | F | 23 | 5 days | 6/23/2009 | 5 | Birth Control | Increased sex drive, slight weight gain | I LOVE this pill. I was on Yaz for about 9 months and it made me a crazy person. I was sick, anxious, and depressed to the point of being suicidal. I also had no sex drive--in fact, it was quite painful. My doctor wanted me to try a low dose BC, so she put me on OTC Lo. All of my symptoms disappeared, and my sex drive went through the roof. I feel like a teenager again. The only downside is that I'm hungry all the time during the first two weeks, so I've had a little weight gain, but nothing uncomfortable. | F | 26 | 2 months | 6/22/2009 | 1 | primary form of birth control | Extreme nausea, gas, bloating, sharp stomach/abdominal pain, my heart races periodically, shortness of breath | I always felt very sick about 4 hours after taking my pill. It took me a very long time to realize it was because of the pill. | F | 23 | 2 years | 6/21/2009 | 3 | heavy/painful flow | moodiness, weight gain, headaches, tiredness | it helped the problem, but caused others...I can't stand any pill that makes me constantly want to eat! | F | 17 | 3 months | 6/19/2009 | 1 | birth control | Negative: low sex drive, constipation, moodiness, depression, cramping, migraines, weight gain, nausea, vaginal dryness, Irritability, anxiety, hard to sleep soundly Positive: decreased acne | I have been taking Ortho Tri-Cyclen lo for a year and 3 months and I have just decided to STOP! I feel like I have been going crazy!! I was very regular and never had cramps (which I am thankful for) before taking the pill. The first few months I was on it I have bad migraines and cramps so bad I couldn't get out of bed! I have been constipated the entire time and my sex drive decreased shortly after taking it. On top of my normal diet I even HAVE to take supplemental fiber to help with the constipation! I also started gaining weight very quickly and the diet and exercise that has always worked for me just hasn't. I have been in a range of the same 10 pounds for as long as I can remember (well 10 years and before that I was smaller) and now I am 2 sizes bigger! I often tear over things that make no sense like commercials which is CRAZY! I have never been a crier and what I'm tearing up about isn't even important :-/ I can tell my body has adjusted a little over time bc the headaches are not as often although annoying and I still have random cramping throughout the month although not sooo intense but now the anxiety that I had early on has turned to depression. I wish I had found this forum sooner bc I wouldn't have felt alone. I have felt out of control. I am stopping the pill and I will update again. I want to feel like myself! I have too much to be thankful for like a wonderful husband and am too blessed to feel sad, depressed and moody! | F | 27 | 15 months | 6/18/2009 | 4 | migraines, weight gain | I was taking Ortho Tri-Cyclen then i was switched to Ortho Tri-Cyclen LO -- began having migraines every day at the exact same time and it lasted from 10 am until about 4 am the following morning. The migraines were debilitating. I was bed-ridden and completely miserable EVERYDAY for 6 months! I wanted to kill myself. I went thru all the drugs for migraines, went to a pain rehabilitation center, monitored everything i did to find the trigger, but nothing was any help. the drs said it could not be the pill - bit i was skeptical - especially since I had the headaches at the exact same time every DAY! I take the pill at a certain time at the same time every DAY! - Well, finally I decided to take myself off the pill- It was useless since I was in too much much pain to need it anyway! The 1st day I was off -- the headache still came, but at a later part of the day and it ended much earlier as well...the following day, just a normal headache...on day 3...NO HEADACHE..and so I got on the Mirena (IUD)- was on it for 3 years, until I developed nabothian cysts on my cervix which was also "unrelated to the birth control"... but strangely, have had no more problem since I had it removed...hmmm...however, I am back on the Ortho Tri-Cyclen now, and the headaches have returned, not as severe as before and I have gained weight - I'd say about 15 pounds and Ive only been on it 4 months and I exercise daily and eat healthy as a rabbit...so I KNOW ITS THE PILL. | F | 29 | | 6/16/2009 | 4 | Birth Control and Menstrual Cycle | low sex-drive, vaginal dryness | I first started out with the Ortho Tri-Cyclen, then switched to the Lo version. While taking this pill (I believe for a couple years), I didn't have too many issues with it. I cramped less on my periods. But I noticed that now that I'm off of it (needed a new prescription and no longer sexually active) my periods are actually shorter than when I was on the pill. And as a birth control, it worked perfectly. My only problems with it were that I had almost no sex drive at all, and even when I did, it would take forever to orgasm. And plus sex was difficult because I would get very dry down there. When I return to taking Birth Control, I might try a different kinda to see if that doesn't help with the low libido problem. | F | 22 | 2 years | 6/14/2009 | 1 | birth control | mood swings, depression, no sex drive | I took Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo for 2 years after my second child was born. I didn't have any sex drive at all. Close to the 2nd year of taking it, I fell into a bad and difficult depression. I would burst in tears for no reason, be sad and mad in a flash. So I started taking anti-depressants, which helped, but I had to figure out why I was having depression symptoms while I'd never had medical problems or any reason to have it. Thanks to this website I didn't feel alone and I finally understood what was causing my depression. I stopped taking the Ortho AND the anti-depressant and I'm back to my old me, thanks to all who shared their experiences!! | F | 32 | 2 years | 6/14/2009 | 2 | regulate period | nauseau, depression, mood swings, random abdominal pain | I started this pill about 4 or 5 months ago and I feel like a totally different person. I go CRAZY about the smallest things. My boyfriend says I've been bitchy. This is not me, I use to be such a sweet girl and now EVERYTHING gets to me. Until I read the other comments I thought I was turning into a mental patient and needed therapy! I also am experiencing random abdominal pain all through the month, even when it's not time for my period! I also feel feel very depressed/sad/mad all the time and i have a great life and nothing to be sad about. I guess I will do some research and try to find another pill. | F | 18 | 5 months | 6/12/2009 | 1 | birth control | headache swelling extremely tired moody bloating constant bleeding | I just started taking this 14days ago..I have never felt so bad my blood pressure is starting to go back up and I have been bleeding for 14 day's I ache severely and have gained about 3lbs my eyes are puffy and I just can't get enough sleep my head won't stop hurting. | F | 41 | 14 days | 6/12/2009 | 1 | Birth Controle | Very moody, increased depression, crying almost all the time for no reason, panic attacks, waking up at random times in the night, nausea, decreased appetite, almost suicidal thoughts. | would not take it again | F | 18 | 12 days | 6/12/2009 | 4 | To make my period more regular | breast tenderness, minor mood swings, weight gain | I like this pill so far. It has made my period very regular. I wouldn't have my period for two and three months. It wasnt something I was too concerned about because im an athlete and skipped periods are common. I began to worry when I became active. My breast size has increased!!! Yes! lol Its been a success so far. I'll keep you posted.... | F | 20 | 2 months | 6/10/2009 | 1 | pregnancy prevention | Nausea, vomiting, weight gain due to increased appetite, CRAZY mood swings, crying fits, irritability, trouble sleeping, dry eyes, libido plummeted, headaches, vaginal dryness. | This was the WORST birthcontrol I've ever been on. I feel like a crazy person. | F | 18 | 3 months | 6/9/2009 |