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 | I have been very happy w/ TriCyclen, no side effects at all, never pregnant. What I want to comment on is the high prices you have to pay for it. I assume you're all in the US. In Canada, I pay $12 (CDN) for a one month supply though a Planned Parenthood Clinic and I have never been offered, let alone forced to take a generic version. Birth control should be subsidized if not totally free, and should certainly not be dangerous, like it seems that Trinessa stuff is. | 21 | 3 years | 6/2/2006 | 4 | regulate periods, clear up acne | During the first two months of taking this pill, I had EXTREME mood swings and rages. The doctor said that would stop and it did; that can happen when starting a BC pill. I have been taking it for 6 years now and am still happy with it. I have had alot of sex and have never gotten pregnant! I've had minimal weight gain, but I started taking it during college (freshman 15, anybody?), so that's to be expected. Have experienced spotting this last 4 months, so my doctor is switching me to Yasmin. | It kept me from getting pregnant, cleared up my acne, minimalized my cramps, regulated my period. | F | 27 | 6 years | 6/2/2006 | 5 | Acne and pregnancy prevention | Clear skin and no pregnancy | Generic forms are not the same. Do not take Tri-Sprintec. I have a rash, haven't slept much in days and I have pimples for the the first time in years. I am waiting for the pharmacy to open so that I can switch back to Ortho Tri-Cyclen. | F | 30 | 4 days | 6/1/2006 | 4 | Birth Control | Ortho Tri-Cyclen was wonderful! Cleared up my skin, kept me completely regular, no PMS, no bloating, no cramps, plesent periods! Even when insurance switched me to Trinessa I was okay. I did notice some change in sex drive but it was fine. However, the pharmacy now just switched me to Tri Sprintec and it is HORRIBLE! For the entire month I felt like I was not even on birth control with massive cramping, bloating, extreme breast tenderness and PAIN, plus terrible mood swings. Went to doctor and I'm being switched to Ovcon to see how that goes. But now I'm hearing Ovcon is expensive and can be even worse. So I'm scared to find out what happens. | By all means go for the original Ortho Tri-Cyclen if you can get it and afford it! | F | 33 | 6 years | 6/1/2006 | 4 | birth control | i was on orthotricyclen for 2 years and very happy with it-helped my acne, no weight gain (except for one cup size), and shorter periods. then my insurance company decided to only pay for generic: the pharmacist assured me that trinessa was exactly the same and was even made by the same company. but now 3 months into the new pill and i have had yeast infections at all 3 periods, crazy depression and mood swings, painful cramping and no sex drive. oh and debilitating headaches- my boyfriend thought i was having an anyeurism and was going to bring me to the hospital. i thought i was just going crazy, but after reading this site i know that i have to get off this stuff. | F | 22 | 2.5 years | 6/1/2006 | 5 | While I was taking Ortho TriCyclen I had no side effects. I was taking the pill for three reason, birth control, acne and to regulate my period. It was the best thing that ever happen to me. My skin cleared up and everything was fine - until my insurance stopped covering it. My doctor perscribed the genetic brand Trinessa just last week. I thought about taking it until I bumped into this website - thank you for giving me a heads up on Trinessa. I'm definitely not taking it. I'll stick to OTC, which will cost about $50 per pack. | F | 29 | 4 years | 5/30/2006 | 5 | to help me with cysts | i have had no side effects this has been great | This is great tri-cyclen has been very heplful in everything. it has helped me clear up acne wise and it has helped me not get pregent and it has also helped the reason i got on it cysts | F | 16 | 3 months | 5/30/2006 | 4 | To Regulate My Period | I am experiencing depression. | F | 23 | 1 years | 5/28/2006 | 2 | Birth Control | Acne, fatigue, bad mood | After taking Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo for about a week, I became extremely irritable and had emotional meltdowns over really stupid things. My face broke out in giant painful pimples, and I was either jittery or exhausted all the time. My period just went on and on and wouldn't stop. They say the side effects usually go away after 1-3 months if you stick it out, but I couldn't stand the thought of feeling so awful for that long. I felt human again about a week after I stopped taking it. | F | 27 | 12 days | 5/26/2006 | 2 | Contraception; keep skin clear | Acne, mood swings, migraines are worse, feels like I have PMS all the time, bloated | I have only been on this pill a week, but have noticed cyst-like bumps developing on my face. I picked this pill because it is supposed to HELP acne! I didn't even have acne before - just figured this, of all pills, wouldn't hurt my skin. WRONG. I told the gyno nurse and she said there is no way acne would be caused by the pill in a week's time. She also said ortho tri-cyclen helps skin, so that wouldn't make it worse. Then she recommended I see a dermatologist because it's probably wedding stress causing the breakout. HELLO?! I had wedding stress last month and no breakout. I had it last week and no breakout. Suddenly this pill - and skin breaks out. Doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure that out. Probably shouldn't give the pill a low rating, I am more frustrated with nurses or doctors who write off complaints as being caused by something else. It could just be an adjustment phase - I have just been on this pill a week. However, I am getting married in three m | F | 29 | 6 days | 5/25/2006 | 5 | regular cycle, great skin, BC | None, maybe a moody in the begining | LOVED IT DO NOT TAKE TRINESSA!!! I CANNOT URGE YOU ENOUGH! I am a very active individual and that stuff sucked the energy right out of me. I felt tired and like I weighed 15 times my normal body weight. Just bending over to pick things up was a chore. Sex? Forget it. You dont need birth control if you are to tired to even partake... UGH! | F | 24 | 6 years | 5/11/2006 | 4 | Birth control | I was on OTC for years and I didn't have any side effects at all. I went off the pill for about 5 years and just recently went back on...but on Tri Nessa. I am SOOO glad I found this website!! I haven't been able to sleep at night since I went on it and I have horrible stomach pains. I didn't put two and two together until I found this website. I've been a nervous wreck for 2 months and now I know why...and I'm going off it immediately! | F | 26 | 2 months | 5/8/2006 | 4 | endometriosis | with ortho, after about 2 years the only thing i notice was a few lbs weight gain and some mood swings. | now that i am on trinessa (which the insurence sent to me w/o warning) i have gone CRAZY. i have been on it for only three weeks and i have experienced moodswings like i have never before. i got so angry and heated, i blacked out and my nose started bleeding and i had chest pain from over exertion of ANGER, then i was depressed the next minute...this stuff is BAD news. i knew taking this BC that it was recalled for some secret reason possibly concerning expiration dates. also, i have always had clear skin and i've now developed breakouts on my face and chest and my skin is all messed up. my boobs increased a full cup size in the last week, but my nipples have cause exrutiating pain. i also cannot sleep, and the new "look" for me is death...i have circles under my eyes and my skin is gray and ashy. DO NOT TAKE THIS DRUG. | F | 19 | 3 weeks | 5/6/2006 | 4 | Irregular periods | Mild (but by no means unbearable) mood swings, weight loss (a good side effect!) | Compared to seasonale (about which I have also submitted comments on this site), the side effects of this pill were a walk in the park. I lost 10 pounds without having to change my eating or exercise habits. My periods became lighter within the second month of taking it, and my cramps also got milder. PMS bloating was also minimal. I was happy and healthy and active. After about 9 months I did start to experience more mood swings and some weight gain, but I am not sure I want to blame that solely on the pill. Overall, it is a birth control that works well and gently. | F | 19 | 9 months | 5/6/2006 | 5 | Birth Control | None | I took Ortho Tri-Cyclen years ago and eventually had to switch to TriNessa for insurance purposes. I have taken TriNessa for about three years now. I would experience the mood swings, depression, and lack of sexual desire. It only recently occurred to me that it may be from TriNessa. I went for my yearly pap and asked about Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo. My doctor gave me a prescription which I placed, through a mail order service via my insurance, and received it today. Researching my new prescription, I stumbled upon this website, which I am so happy I did. I, now, come to find out that TriNessa was the culprit of my mental madness and what's worse, has been recalled. I am so pissed that the mail order company had not notified me. I just e-mailed them a nice complaint. Thank you ladies for all the great information. I am very confident in my decision to switch back to name brand, and hopefully my cup size increases as did some of the other women’s. | F | 25 | 1 days | 5/1/2006 | 3 | birth control/ cramps | bad pms, yeast infection, breast enlargement, lower sex-drive | I was on it for a year and a half. the first year was great. My period was light and only lasted 4 days. My cramps were much better than before. After a year i began getting very moody, my pms was worse than ever and i got a yeast infection every month like clockwork. My sex drive was basically non-existant | F | 21 | 2 years | 4/30/2006 | 5 | To regulate my period | No side effects to OTC, which I was taking for years. My insurance stopped covering it so I was forced to switch to Trinessa. TERRIBLE allergy starting after just 1 pill. I thought I'm going blind swelling and burnign of the skin around my eyes got progressivly worst despite allergy meds I was taking, finally after 4 pills I figure it out. It was Trinessa!!! Don't take this pill, you are safer to pay more more OTC. | F | 43 | 13 years | 4/28/2006 | 5 | acne and birth control | None really on OTC, but I was switched to the generic Tri Sprintec and was miserable. Like others I've just read about, I thought I was crazy! I had major mood swings (thought about seeking professional help), cramps, and breakouts. I've switched back and am feeling much better and my skin is clear again! | F | 34 | 5 years | 4/22/2006 | 5 | acne, birth control | None on OTC, it was the best thing ever. | I was switched to the generic Tri Sprintec and was miserable. Like others I've just read about I thought I was crazy. I had major mood swings (thought about seeking professional help), cramps, which I hadn't had in years, and breakouts. I've sucked up the money and am back on OTC, feeling better and my skin is clear too! | F | 34 | 5 years | 4/22/2006 | 5 | acne and birth control | None really on OTC, but I was switched to the generic Tri Sprintec and was miserable. Like others I've just read about, I thought I was crazy! I had major mood swings (thought about seeking professional help), cramps, and breakouts. I've switched back and am feeling much better and my skin is clear again! | F | 34 | 5 years | 4/22/2006 |