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 |
| 5 | birth control | none really, I love it | maybe the reason some of you feel bitchy is because of a personality disorder, not the meds. I think it's great and I have a HUGE sex drive | F | 17 | 25 days | 6/9/2008 | 1 | Ance | Extreme mood swings, unexplainable crying fits, anxiety, depression, heavier periods, increased acne around my chin | I honestly thought I was going crazy. I was blowing up at my boyfriend for no reason, and when I tried to explain it to him I had no idea why I was so upset. It wasn't until my friends pointed out how moody I was, did I make the connection. I'm starting on a new pill next cycle. | F | 25 | 6 months | 6/9/2008 | 3 | Discontinued Tri-Phasil 28 in 2007 | Tried OTC-Lo as gynocologist said was comparable to Tri-Phasil 28 which I had been on since I was 21 yrs old. I gained about 10 lbs and had 2 periods a month. After 4 months, they switched me to OTC regular and lost 10 lbs quickly. I seem to be more regular but have had some naseau in mornings and sometimes become very moody and rude my husband says for no apparent reason. I feel almost pre-menopausal and have an anal itch that has started. I also feel it makes my stomach more acidic and gasy if such a word and have had 2 painful stomach aches with lightheadedness and cold sweats in last 4 months and ate nothing out of the ordinary. | OTC regular seems to be keeping me regular and have not experienced any hair loss. I am just trying to figure out if all my side effects are normal or am I having pre-menopausal experiences at 37 years of age. I have a history in my family on my mom's side of early menopause before 40. Ugh! This is very frustrating and wish Tri-Phasil still existed as never had any of these experiences till the switch to OTC! : ( | F | 37 | 6 months | 6/6/2008 | 1 | Prevent pregnancy | Continuous spotting/breakthrough bleeding. Shorter period but with all of the spotting it doesn't really make a difference. Pretty much lasts for 2+ weeks. I have only taken it for 2 whole months until I couldn't bare the emotional side effects any longer. Mood swings, uncontrollable, irrational behavior. Bipolar-like symptoms. Depression, loss of appetite due to emotional imbalance, no weight gain in me personally. Constant migraines which would cause nausea & dry heaving. | F | 26 | 58 days | 6/4/2008 | 2 | birth control, bad periods | On Tri-lo, moody/irritable, some weight gain, did not reduce cramps or period very well, unlike Ortho Novum | Skin looked a little better, but not worth it. | F | 34 | 2 years | 5/29/2008 | 2 | Birth control, regulate period | Mood swings, weight gain | Although the pill shortened and lightened my period, I was unhappy with the weight gain and severe mood swings. I took Ortho-Tricyclen for 2 1/2 years. The first 6-7 months were the worst. It took my body about a year to get used to this pill. I was able to control the irritability but the weight was still there. As soon as I got off this pill, I felt like a new person and lost the 10lbs within two weeks. I'm taking Microgestin (generic LoEstrin) now and unhappy with it too. No weight gain, light periods but suffered from cramps and SEVERE mood swings. SEVERE. My doctor now suggests I try Brevicon or Zovia. Damn these hormones. | F | 31 | 2.5 years | 5/29/2008 | 4 | Birth control | moodiness, unexplainable crying, depression, anxiety, etc. weight loss. ance control. Major decrease in sex drive. (i didn't even think yeast infection was a side effect but i did have a little when i went for my last PAP)tender breasts. sometimes my cycle would last into the 1st week next packet of pills. but please read my comment i do really like this pill the only thing i really have a problem with is the moodiness. | i started taking OCT when i was 15 and had to have it with the med Acutane (a serious acne medication. females HAVE to be on birth control while taking this) I really liked it and after i was off the acne medicine it still keeps my skin clear. also another plus was the weight loss. i felt a major change in diet as soon as i took the first pill :) i lost a total of 30 lbs while on this pill. I've tried one other birth control. I changed docs about 3 months ago and she acidentally gave me Ortho tri-cyclen LO. my mood felt so much better; just a weight lifted off my shoulders, no unexplainable crying, depression, anxiety, etc. but i gain 15 lbs. in 2 months. my stomach hurt and my cycle was always 2 weeks. and for those 2 weeks i was always in a terrible mood all day, everyday. i'm back on OTC regular maybe the moodiness wont start back that was my only real problem :) | F | 19 | 4 years | 5/21/2008 | 5 | Regulate period an cramps | This is my first experience with any kind of birth control. I have been taking this Ortho tri cyclen for almost a year now and I did not notice any side effects. I just started college and it has been very stressful but I have been an average student as far as moods go. My cramps are subsiding and my period which used to last more than a week is only about 5 days long now. I have no complaints about this pill and expect to continue it : ) | F | 19 | 8 months | 5/20/2008 | 4 | Birth Control, Acne Control | Depression first three months of use. Nauseous frequently. Breast tenderness. Desspite this, I love this pill. I do not want to get pregnant and had heavy bleeding before I began using. Definitly worth the side effects when compared to pregnancy! | F | 30 | 12 years | 5/10/2008 | 5 | Bad Cramps and Acne | A little bit of weight gain but not much. | It is amazing. I have been on it for 5 years and it works wonderfully. It just takes a little bit of time for your body to get used to it. But after that it work great. I never have hardly any cramps and no ance any more!!! I am on the regular ortho not the LO. | F | 20 | 5 years | 5/5/2008 | 4 | birth control | A couple of times I experienced spotting and occasionally I am moody. Clearer skin! Periods are simple to plan for. | I know that some people experience bad side effects on this, but I have been on Ortho Tri-cyclen for a year and a month now and it's worked great for me. My periods are much shorter and lighter and my skin is clearer. I have not experienced sexual problems (dryness, decreased libido, &c.) but I know other women who basically had no sex drive on this medication. Even after they were not taking it, however, it did not return so I'm not sure how much of it had to do with the medication. I recommend it, but like any other drug, it might effect you differently. I never had cramps before I took the pill and I still don't have them. And like anyone will tell you eating right and being physically active will improve your life and your mood whether or not you're on any medication. I think it's a good method of birth control to try out. My 20 year old sister takes it too, and she's also satisfied with it. | F | 23 | 13 months | 5/4/2008 | 3 | Period regulation | YEAST INFECTIONS, depression, weight loss, weight gain, nausea, lighter periods, clearer skin. | I've had my good and bad with this pill. When I first started taking the pills I was constantly throwing up. I actually lost 20lbs due to being ill. 3 months into it - I started having serious yeast infections, depression and continued to lose weight. 6 months into it I began gaining the weight back and some more. However I did have MUCH lighter and pain free periods. My acne also cleared up. I stopped the pills mostly due to the painful yeast infections. | F | 23 | 1 years | 5/4/2008 | 3 | to prevent the birth of my 5th baby | headaches, weightgain, alopecia, mood swings | F | 30 | 5 years | 4/24/2008 | 1 | Acne, Avoid Pregnancy, Regulate prd | weight gain, sever mood swings, tired all the time, headaches, vaginal dryness, severe decrease in sexual drive | I have been taking Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo for 3 months now and I'm extremely displeased with the results. I just got married and thought it would be a good pill to use since I hadn't been with my husband until my wedding night. This pill has caused me to gain at least 10 pounds in 3 months, I have TERRIBLE self-esteem because I'm so moody, I'm always crying, and I have vaginal dryness. This is NOT like me at all - I'm a very upbeat and happy person. I'm always laughing and joking and I haven't been myself lately. I'm not taking one more day of this pill. | F | 27 | 3 months | 4/21/2008 | 4 | Birth Control | I developed severe melasma on my face and my upper lip. it's ugly | I like this pill, it's cheaper than the Ovcon 35 that I was using before. And it keeps acne at bay. The melasma is the only negative i've had | F | 29 | 1 years | 4/20/2008 | 2 | birth control | Mood swings, mood swings oh did I say mood swings....... good because that is my girlfriends problem on this crap. Unexplained crying, tired, cramping or stomach ache and were only on week 1. Oh and by the way a generic is the same drug no different chemicals just a different maker because the the 10 year patient has run out don't be fooled. | F | 24 | 7 days | 4/16/2008 | 2 | Birth control | Weight gain, irritability, hair loss | After 4 months and deciding to give this pill an honest and fair shot 9regardless of user comments I had read), I am extremely dissapointed. My mood swings are out of control and every little thing pisses me off. I can't even stand to be around myself. I have two daughters and find myself not being a very understanding mom. I have also had weight gain, enlarges tender breasts and am experiencing a lot of hair loss. My periods are regular, but it is not worth who I have turned into. I woould not recommend OTC Lo to my worst enemy! | F | 34 | 4 months | 4/15/2008 | 5 | TRINESSA-Birth Control | NONE...just clear skin | Please consider that all medication effects EVERYONE differently. I have been taking TRINESSA for 6 months and have had NO PROBLEMS AT ALL! I actually had slight hormonal breakouts previous to taking TRINESSA, and my skin is now clear as ever! I was VERY hesitant to begin taking it after reading all of the posts on here and other websites, and almost just asked my Dr to prescribe another, but I am glad I did not. NO ONE, actually, VERY FEW individuals are going to get on the web and type up positive feedback about a product...MANY will consider complaining and sharing their "Horror story" of their experience with the medication...Read the info that comes with the meds and all side effects are listed...which is a warning because, yes, they are aware these are possibilities that may occur to YOU...but NOT EVERYONE! People are over exxagerent in their complaints. The package lists these precautions for a reason. Look at a bottle of ADVIL, PEPTO BISMAL, BENADRYL, GUM, TOOT | F | 30 | 6 months | 4/14/2008 | 1 | TRINESSA | VOMITING AND NAUSEA EVERY MORING, SLIGHTLY LARGER BREASTS, LEG CRAMPS, TIREDNESS, JUST PLAIN SHITTY!!! | I've only taken 9 pills so far and i feel like crap! I've never taken orth tri cyclen but was prescribed trinessa instead!! I absolutely hate it! I can swear I'm pregnant but all 6 pregnancy tests i've taken seem to disagree! The only positive thing from taking this bc is my boobs are larger now! My bf loves that! I just wanna feel normal again! | F | 22 | 9 days | 4/7/2008 | 5 | To prevent Pregnancy | Nothing really happened. I got the occasional zit and it majorly reduce my period symptoms. Pre-birth control I had cramps so bad I had to hug a toilet. I will say that usually a week before I start my cycle I start cramping. I have noticed that the more "severe" they are that week the less likely I will have cramps during my period. The less "severe" they are the more likely it is that I will have cramps during my period. It is kind of nice to know ahead of time what to expect. | I absolutely LOVE Orth Tri-Cyclen. I as well have naturally clear skin, but every once in a while I might have the occasional zit. Nothing major and I would even venture to say that I go 9-10 months a year without a zit. I would NOT recommend taking Orth Tri-Cyclen LO. I have a friend who took it and she did end up pregnant while taking the pill religiously. My husband also has worked and currently does work with women who take it and they have all ended up pregnant on it as well. If at all possible steer clear of the LO unless you just absolutely HAVE to take it! Go with PLAIN ORTHO TRI-CYCLEN if you can. | F | 22 | 5 years | 4/6/2008 |