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 |
| 4 | Regulated Periods/ pregnancy. | It's worked well for acne and for a regulated period. But I've experienced more mood swings and nausea. | Ortho-lo did extremely well to clear up all my acne. I've had some rapid weight gain/weight loss. Some intense mood swings and stomache pains before each period. I can deal with that though. I would definatly recomend it for the most part. | F | 17 | 3 months | 6/22/2007 | 5 | Birth Control | Not to many side effects it did not help my break outs so I am switching to regular ortho tri-cyclen, also lost about 20 pounds on this medication with-in the 4 years taking it..hope to gain it back when I switch | It worked great for me I just would like the additional acne reduction that regular ortho tri cyclen offers | F | 20 | 4 years | 6/21/2007 | 3 | prevent pregnancy | no sex drive, bitchy, no acne, gas, weight gas, emotional | Where to begin. When I was 17 I got on the OTC and I swear to god my hips almost doubled in size over the first 3 months. I gained about 15 lbs. I would get pissed off at people for no reason and make the biggest deal over the littlest things. I can't even stand to be around myself. I seriously started crying in my car the other day because I saw kids pass by in a limo after their graduation... now that is just not normal (not for me anyways). The only reason I like it is because I have not gotten pregnant and it keeps my skin clear. Honestly, I am surprised my fiance is still with me because I cry all the time, I never want to have sex, and I am always depressed. This is my last pack, then I am going to just use some good old condoms for pregnancy prevention. | F | 25 | 8 years | 6/16/2007 | 2 | To prevent pregnancy | Bloating, severe stomach pains. | Beginning on Day 1 of Tri-Nessa I've had awful stomach pains daily, like nothing I've ever felt before. I've also gotten bloated to the point where my clothes are not fitting me... gained about 1 pound but my bloated stomach makes it look like 10. I'm having to wear loose shirts so no one can see. I have very small breasts so I was hoping for breast enlargement, but not that lucky :-P I plan to finish out this pack, then discontinue. | F | 26 | 3 weeks | 6/16/2007 | 3 | as a birth control method | Water retention, weight gain, change in appetite, larger breasts, more tired than normal, swelling in my feet, difference in circulation, constipation | It appears to be clearing up most of my hormonal acne breakouts and I'm not pregnant. | F | 26 | 1 months | 6/14/2007 | 3 | help with heavy cramps | some dizziness, nausea, loss of appetite. but what i notice the most is the EXTREMELY heightened sense of smell. i can't walk down the street without noticing EVERY single smell that's there. it's kind of annoying, as it contributes to the nausea... | i just gave it a 3 because it's only been 5 days so far i don't know if it's effective or not. but i just wanted to put this in to note the side effects. | F | 29 | 5 days | 6/14/2007 | 1 | birth control | for the generic tri-sprintec moodiness, crying at the drop of a pin, no sex drive or lubrication | I am so glad that I found this website and realized I was not alone with my side effects. I switched to the generic Tri-Sprintec and it has been awful. It was so good to know that it is not me. I am calling my doctor asap to switch brands. | F | 22 | 3 weeks | 6/13/2007 | 3 | birth control, regulate period | Did not regulate my cycle, so I still never know when to expect it. Dark spots on face over upper lip and between eyebrows. Tender breasts. Pain near right overy. Bloating. Nausea. Unable to loose weight. Mood swings. Tired all the time, but difficulty sleeping. | I have been on Tri-Previfem for 9 months now. I originally went on it to regulate my period, but I still never know when to expect it. Some months it will be light and only last a few days, other times it will be very heavy and last for 5-7 days. My breast were constantly tender for the first 5 months, now its just once in a while. I have times of abdominal pain near my right overy, which have me slightly concerned. I feel like I want to cry a lot of the time over the slightest things. Recently I noticed darkness over my upper lip that I can't seem to get rid of, it looks like I have a mustache, but it's the skin and not added hair. I was on this before years ago and didn't have any of these side effects. The only good thing I've found about it is not getting pregnant. I would not suggest to anyone in getting the depoprevera shot though, that totally messed me up. | F | 29 | 28 days | 6/11/2007 | 5 | For My Endometriosis | A little weight gain. | I would rather have a little weight gain than to have the pain. | F | 28 | 6 days | 6/7/2007 | 4 | not to get pregnant | well i have been on trinessa for about 7 months now and i really dont see a major difference as far as my weight goes. i think i have lost weight and my boobs got larger. im up to a size c compared to a size b. but now im switching over to loestrin fe 24. so well see how that goes | F | 24 | 7 months | 6/7/2007 | 5 | To Um, to not get pregnant. That is WONDERFUL that you have not had any issues with your generic drugs, etc. But please do not make those that have had issues feel bad for being upset or having REAL issues. They can be very very serious. These are not a joke. Yes, in most cases generic can be very very safe, otherwise mds would not prescribe them on a regular basis over the "name brand" which the name brands can be very safe or very dangerous. Anything you put in your body can cause potential harm. However if the population awareness to the fact that not all drugs are an exact substitute to the drug you were taking, perhaps some issues could be avoided. See my comments below and you will understand that there is real truth. I have nothing to lie about. I have a beautiful daughter, a wonderful husband and an amazing career now in the healthcare field. We just have to understand the risks better and be able to let our peers know that these are the potential risks. Not everyone | F | 27 | 4 years | 6/3/2007 | 5 | Um, to not get pregnant | Actually, I've had very few (some bloating, breast tenderness, better libido & mood), but it shocks me what a bunch of complainers are on this site... go figure, a hormonal pill you take daily that allows you to have limitless amounts of unprotected sex with almost no risk of pregnancy might cause side effects? NO WAY! Did you guys educate yourselves about birth control at all before signing up for it? | It amazes me how uneducated some of the comments are on here. My favorites are the statements that ALL generics are bad. Seriously, do you guys work for Ortho McNeil? OK, maybe you really are allergic to the fillers in generics but not the fillers in the brand drug, but do you really think the hormone content is significantly different? It's weird... myself and nearly all my friends are on some type of OTC generic and we don't have any major complaints. Then again, we're not exactly the types to go peddle fear on the internet either. (FYI - this site is for OTC, not OTC-Lo) | F | 27 | 2 years | 5/30/2007 | 5 | Contraception | Bigger breasts, and higher libido! | This is for the comment directly under mine: If you yourself think you are too educated in comparison to the other women on here who are describing their symptoms, then excuse yourself from this site. No one is making you read it. If you are so "smart" then stop google-ing birth control just to end up on this site. Please. It's great you think your friends and yourself are better than the rest of the women on here. Keep thinking that and keep your opinions to yourself. oh and FYI- did you ever think that no one wants to hear your blabber? NO WAY! | F | 20 | 3 years | 5/30/2007 | 2 | regulate period | always tired, extremely moody and have fits of rage, depressed to the point of being suicidal, boobs got bigger, a little weight gain but not dramatic, skin is on and off with being clear and breaking out. i just got switched to loestrin 24 and will start taking it in 2 weeks when im done with orthro tri cyclen lo although from what im reading about that it may be worse than orthro tri cyclen | F | 19 | 4 months | 5/30/2007 | 3 | birth control | I've only been taking Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo for three weeks but I have had very little appetite since I started taking it. The past four days I have also been feeling bloated, cramping and had diahrrea. Is this a normal side effect? I don't feel sick otherwise and haven't been eating anything out of the normal. | F | 22 | 3 weeks | 5/28/2007 | 2 | birth control, acne | Worst acne of my life! made hair grow on my face and body. | I was taking OTC Lo, not regular OTC. Was absolutely horrible for my face. Broke out in cystic acne along my jawline and chin and now am trying to get it under control and dealing with scars. Made hair grow on my face, stomach, and legs. Worst thing I ever did for my complexion. | F | 26 | 2 months | 5/27/2007 | 2 | birth control | loss of sex drive, vaginal dryness, cramping | I switched to Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo after my health plan stopped subsidizing Estrostep. I have lost my sex drive, have moderate to severe vaginal dryness, my periods went from 3 days to 7-8 days and my cramps are much more painful. | F | 32 | 9 months | 5/25/2007 | 4 | contraceptive, regulate period | slight weight gain, at the beginning I had plenty of natural lube, however during the end of the 4 years, nothing. hardly any libido. | it was awesome for regulating my period and knowing when to expect it. No ance, only slightly round the time of menstruating, then again I have got a pretty good completion before hand... after getting off... a day or two after stopping them I started menstruating again for a few days, just like a normal period. although all has stopped now. :) | F | 19 | 4 years | 5/23/2007 | 1 | Birth Control, Acne | I was fine on the OTC..I was switched to TRI-SPRINTEC in Summer of 2006(10 months)..I am moody, have fits of rage and unstable emotions), have absolutely no sex drive, experience monthly or bi-monthly yeast infections around the same time each time, feel bloated..but worst of all I have gained 30lbs..I have a been exercising since December 5-6 times a week and have only gained more weight..This website has made me realize that these pills are the devil and I am now considering an IUD or other BC method. I have realized that I am NOT crazy!!! | Please stay away from the generic medicine! It's horrible. I was seriously condsidering therapy or some thing for the way I have been feeling..mad all the time for no reason, depressed, upset over small things..Now I know I am not crazy..I have stopped taking these form of BC pills | F | 25 | 10 months | 5/22/2007 | 1 | Yaz to Loestrin to Ortho | I took Yaz for 2 years and began having regular yeast infections, breast tenderness (which could easily bruise and begin bleeding from jogging or intense workouts), severe mood swings & lowered sex drive. My doctor switched me to Loestrin FE which worked for about 4 months, then the Yaz side effects kicked in. I also experienced prolonged menstrual periods. I could feel it not working. It made me feel uncomfortable. I have since been prescribed the Ortho Tri-Cy Lo. After reading these blogs, I think it may not be for me, either. | F | 30 | 0 days | 5/21/2007 |