ORTHO TRI-CYCLEN Reviews (ETHINYL ESTRADIOL; NORGESTIMATE; NORGESTIMATE; NORGESTIMATE)

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ORTHO TRI-CYCLEN  (ETHINYL ESTRADIOL; NORGESTIMATE; NORGESTIMATE; NORGESTIMATE):  This combination hormone medication is used to prevent pregnancy. It contains 2 hormones: a progestin and an estrogen. It works mainly by preventing the release of an egg (ovulation) during your menstrual cycle. It also makes vaginal fluid thicker to help prevent sperm from reaching an egg (fertilization) and changes the lining of the uterus (womb) to prevent attachment of a fertilized egg. If a fertilized egg does not attach to the uterus, it passes out of the body. Besides preventing pregnancy, birth control pills may make your periods more regular, decrease blood loss and painful periods, decrease your risk of ovarian cysts, and also treat acne. Using this medication does not protect you or your partner against sexually transmitted diseases (such as HIV, gonorrhea, chlamydia).   FDA Approval Date: 1992-07-03 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)

  

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 2  prevent pregnancy nausea, headaches, dizziness, and exhaustion. I've been taking this pill at about 7pm every night and it makes me feel pretty dizzy before going to sleep, and waking up nauseous. Not to mention i have been getting headaches probably about 30 minutes to an hour after taking the pill. Just waking up in the morning i do not feel energized, i almost feel weak and needing a nap midday. It does its job and seems to be a good option for some girls, but for me these side effects suck and i'm not a fan! F 19 2 weeks
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8/26/2012
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 5  Regulate Periods, help with acne When I first started taking it a couple of years ago, I had some nausea, but other than that, I don't think I can link any side effects to the birth control. This birth control has worked well for me. My face is clear 90 percent of the time and my periods only last for about three days, light flow. My GYN wanted to switch me to Tri Sprintec, but I've read many bad reviews for people that have switched from brand to generic, so I am uneasy about switching to generic and I would like to stay on what my body is accustomed to. For me, Ortho Tri Cyclen works very well and maybe it will for others. F 25 2 years
8/22/2012
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 5  Ovarian cyst, & Irregular periods. I got prescribed Ortho Tri-Cyclen, & I've never been happier. My acne went away, I see a little increase in my boobs, I still have cramps w/ my period but now there regular. But, I have a lot of cravings but, haven't gained weight. Oh, & at time's I can be emotional, beside's those small negative's I highly recommend Ortho Tri-Cyclen. 16 2 months
35 MG
8/13/2012
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 1  loss of weight I just got the pill today reading every message make me not wont to take it F 21 1 days
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8/13/2012
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 5  Birth control Increased sex drive and extreme wetness F 16 4 weeks
1 pill/day
8/11/2012
 3  Birth Control Higher Sex Drive, but EXTREME vaginal dryness, moodiness, constipation F 20 3 weeks
1X day
8/9/2012
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 1  Birth Control Moody, Acne It was a terrible experience. I was so Moody and easily irritable while taking this medication. I experienced Acne for the first time in my life. I was constantly hungry and gained weight. F 25 2 months
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8/7/2012
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 1  pregnancy prevention For the first month everything seemed normal except when i went to get a check up and noticed i gained 5 pounds. Im always hungry. The littlest things upset me. I fight with my boyfriend about the smallest things. Although my acne has gotten better and periods are regular the nausea alone is not worth taking this pill. F 20 3 months
8/6/2012
 1  Horomone Regulation Weight gain (15 pounds), extreme moodiness I was placed on Trinessa, its generic, because I have PCOS and I need to regulate my horomone levels. I was fine for the first month. By the second month I became more moody. Now I am extremely moody. Everyone close to me told me I have gone nuts, lost my personality, and Im extremely moody. Example, I busted out crying at work and couldnt stop the whole day. Im pretty sure I was a few days short of being locked in the psych ward. I wouldnt even screw around and try its non-generic at this point. I'd rather go back to Kariva and lack the want to have sex- which they make great pills to combat that anyway. M 24 7 months
1X day
8/5/2012
 5  Pregnancy Prevention/Lighter Period In the beginning my period was a bit scattered for about 2-3 months, however nothing really. I still have horrible back pains, however I adore the pill! My period is always right on the dot on time, & it's always 3 days long. Better than 9-10 ( what I used to experience) love this pill! F 19 2 years
28 pack
8/4/2012
 3  acne I used to have a high metabolism and was able to eat everything without gaining any weight at all. After taking the pill I gained about 25 pounds in a matter of months. I am constantly hungry. Even ignoring the hunger and not eating while exercising causes me to gain weight with the pill. F 19 1 years
1X day
7/30/2012
 5  Acne, Pregnancy prevention. Lowered sex drive This helped to clear up my moderate to severe acne. Besides a lowered sex drive, I have not noticed any negative side effects. I really like this pill. F 17 3 months
1X day
7/26/2012
 3  Prevent pregnancy, Itchy, rash on chest, tingling in fingers follwed with swollen hand, depression, emotional, Worse PMS , headaches, bad acne, no sleep sometimes, then i could sleep all day, tired, moody, i think ive even gotten somewhat bipolar on this stuff! I would not recommend it.. although i have not got pregnant to my knowledge. If you can put up with alot.. then go for it.. but if you cant. .then STAY AWAY! dont even THINK about it!!This is my last day on it since i found out those side effects. its just not worth it.. F 15 2 months
1X day
7/26/2012
 1  contraceptive i just finished month 2 ,side effects have been taking over so I decided to check out some reviews . So happy I found this site which made my decision to get of this pill easier. Side effects included weight gain between 8 to 10 lbs which made me buy new pants. Mooody very easy to irritate,breast untouchably sore, angryyyyy about stupid things my poor hubby!!!!breakouts not alot but didn't have any before. Light bleeding during the mth.Stay away from it is my recommendation!!!! F 28 2 months
7/25/2012
 3  very bad cramps weight gain, very bad headaces, my ance has worsened even tho my cramps have stopped F 20 9 months
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7/23/2012
 5  Birth control, reduce pms symptoms This was my first time ever using a birth control. I was always a bit apprehensive but i must say that this is a miracle drug for me! I did not have any noticeable side effects as others have noticed other than very slight nausea. I love this pill! I used to have such horrible cramps, mood swings, bloating, etc. This month, I got virtually none of those symptoms. I barely noticed I had a period because it was so light. I also did not go through depression or " crying spells" as I did before. I had very, very slight cramps( which is a welcome change). I would recommend this to anyone. F 27 1 months
1X day
7/18/2012
 1  Birth Control I took this for one month and felt dizzy, naseuous, and had terrible mood swings. I also had the worst, heaviest period I've ever had. I went off of it for a month, but just decided to give it one more try. I am really dizzy again, and am having terrible mood swings and depression! I would not recommend this product. F 31 2 months
1X day
7/13/2012
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 4  Extreme period pain Low libido, vaginal dryness, inability to retained and learn new information. Worked great for really bad cramps and other PMS related problems. Also excellent in treating mild acne. Would recommend! F 29 3 years
7/12/2012
 1  Doctor recommended it Weight gain, water retention, acne, loss of appetite one day and then craving everything the next, I became so much more emotional and very moody, and at times a bit depressed. Although I haven't gotten pregnant while on this pill, the side-effects are absolutely AWFUL and NOT worth it! F 23 11 months
1X day
7/12/2012
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 1  Birth control, acne I had mild acne before going on this pill but now my face is always covered. I also have been very moody and distant from my boyfriend. I have no sex drive at all anymore. Also my boyfriend and i always use condoms no matter what and I have not gotten my period yet this month. I would not recommend this pill to anyone at all! F 17 1 months
7/12/2012

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