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 | Only take Ortho!!! | I am on Trinessa and have been since this summer. This past summer I also started having a problem with my eyes swelling hit from edema. I have seen my PCP about 8 times, then was referred to an allergist, allergy tested and CT scan of the sinuses - nothing wrong! No one could figure out what was causing my eyes to swell shut! And each doctor I saw, I put down that I was taking Trinessa. I was finally referred to a neurologist, and have had an EEG and today went through an MRI - and am awaiting results. I am sitting here right now with my left eye swollen and I have a horrible headache from the pressure. Trinessa is probably the culprit! Headaches, edema (water retention), moodiness, nausea, dizziness! All of these I have had on Trinessa - not to mention the hundreds of dollars in copays I have shelled out on PCP visits, specialist visits, and the myriad of medications they prescribed to try to fix this problem! Today I shelled out thirty five dollars for migraine medicine that didn't | F | 26 | 8 months | 2/13/2006 | 1 | prevent pregnancy, acne | I started taking yasmin 7 months ago, was on it for about 3 months and wanted to change to a birth control that helped more with acne. My pharmacy gave me the generic trinessa. I have been incredibly moody. Doing 180 degree mood swings, going from happy to pissed off in minutes. I cry ALL the time and my boyfriend gets the blunt of all of this. I've been so afraid of losing him because of the way I was acting. The whole time I've been thinking it was the person I was. I would have panic attacks, start fights being pissed off and end them crying uncontrollably. Reading all these things is like a sigh of relief...I honestly thought I was going CRAZY. Is regular Ortho good for acne still? Reading most of the posts about the Ortho Lo I want to stay away from that because it seems some become pregnant. DEFINITELY switching though... | stay away from trinessa unless you would like to become the DEVIL!!! I didn't experience any side effects other than going crazy. My face cleared up recently but i'm not sure if it is because of the birth control or my recent visits to my dermotologist. I'll stick to my dermotologist and lose the trinessa. I've lived with acne since i was 12...but I can't live without my boyfriend. Thank god he's very understanding. You + Trinessa = insane, emotional, weepy, depressed (but possibly clear skinned) BITCH | F | 21 | 4 months | 2/13/2006 | 5 | birth control | taking Ortho Tri-Cyclen for a year , worked very well for me. | However, because of insurance,had to switch to Trinessa January 1st.Felt something was wrong-i'm so glad i found this site , because i thought it was just me - weight gain,mood swings, acne,"hot flashes",and then i didn't get my period at all this month ! after reading the other comments, i think i will go back ot OTC, even if i have to pay more! | F | 28 | | 2/12/2006 | 5 | I am so glad I found this site. I am going to begin taking ortho after being on trinessa for four months and would still be taking it, but the pharmicist told me it is being recalled!!!! After reading all the comments posted, I realize trinessa is causing me all kinds of problems too. Now I know why after dieting since my daughter was born I haven't lost any weight, and feel not like myself. I am so grateful for finding this site. | 27 | | 2/11/2006 | 4 | Birth Control | SEVERE Night Sweats and breast tenderness, loss of sex drive, vaginal dryness. But never had breakthrough bleeding and periods were like clockwork. Switched because I couldn't stand the horrible night sweats anymore. | F | 29 | 10 years | 2/8/2006 | 1 | BC/Regularity | Weight gain, terrible mood swings. etc... | Until reading this forum did i realize that my body changes were associated with TriNessa. WOW! I was on OTC and never had a problem. I guess now that I think of it, since I've been taking TriNessa, I've gained over 40 pounds, I'm taking Paxil for my instant bad moods, body aches and much more. Two minutes after reading this I called my pharmacy and had it changed back to OTC. Everyone noticed a change in me and it wasn't for the better. Thank you all for giving your thoughts! | F | 21 | 4 years | 2/7/2006 | 1 | acne and birth control | Trinessa made me gain weight so dramatically the first two weeks, I had to stop taking it - I felt like I was hungry all the time. It also completely killed my sex drive. I never had these problems with ortho tri-cyclen. | F | 44 | 2 weeks | 2/3/2006 | 3 | Breast swelling, Acne, Cramps, and | None at first, I have been taking OTC-lo now for about 2.5 years. Recently I began experiencing abdominal cramps, headaches, an unexplained rash, and after I take the pill I get really anxious and light headed. I have lost my sex drive in the past 4 months, and I am way more moody, at times I have no motivation. I've also been extremely fatigued, and I used to be active with running 3x a week and swimming 2x. In addition to all these it has become difficult for me to wear my contacts as my eyes are really dry, I can only wear them about 9 hours a day. | I don't know if anyone else has experienced this, I dodn't know how you could start out fine on this pill and then develop these side effects after 2 years of continual use. I hate these effects, but I'm also apprehensive to go off the pill due to the memories of how painful my breasts would become, and how severe my cramps were. Not to mention the acne... My doctor doesn't seem to think these are all related, but becasue of my stupid insurance I can't afford to do the tests he wants to run (I would have to pay out of pocket for them). This is actually causing me to become more depressed just thinking about my alternatives. However, for the first two years OTC-lo worked great, all my pains and acne were gone! | F | 24 | 2.5 years | 2/2/2006 | 5 | As Birth Control only | I LOVE OTC. I was on it for YEARS and had no side effects, I can't say enough about OTC. It was GREAT! | TRINESSA however, is the worst thing that has happened to me. Just about a year ago, b/c of insurance no longer covering OTC, I was switched to TRINESSA. At first, I actually liked the drug, but after a few months, my insurance changed me again to Tri-Sprintec and I was the crankiest bitch you ever met. I demanded if I had to be on a generic, to be on TRINESSA, which I now regret. It has been gradual, but I have gained weight, at about 4 months into it, I was depressed, but that turned into anger-the littlest things set me off, and I just can't shake it - I HATE everything. I break out&look like a teenager, my nipples are extremely tender, and I have just been diagnosed with ovarian cysts (rare being on the pill). I thought I was losing my mind and just not able to cope, but I think after reading this, it's the effing TRINESSA and plan to call my doctor in the a.m. TRINESSA DOES NOT EQUAL OTC!!!!! | F | 29 | 10 years | 1/30/2006 | 5 | Birth Control | None yet...just started today. I was on levlen for 7 years then all of a sudden the prescribbed me Trinessa... I started bleeding early and it lasted for 2 weeks, Ive been really really emotional and having a nasty fear all the time and notices Ive gained weight. I didnt really think that it could be due to the new birth control! But I definitly will never go on it again. I just called a week ago and got Ortho Tri cyclen. Cant believe that the generic could have all these side effects! | I hear great things about it and hope it works out. | F | 23 | 1 days | 1/30/2006 | 3 | Birth control | minimal bloating at all times, weight gained about 10lbs, no results shown to clear up achne, emotionaly distraught twice a month. | I've been taking ortho tri-lo for almost 3+ years now. At times I've considered coming off of it just for the simple fact of becoming a little crazy from time to time. besides that I find it to be a great birth control and a great period regulator. 2 bad this pills doesn't help with achne...and I wouldn't mind getting rid of 5 of 10lbs I've gained..haha... | F | 18 | 3 years | 1/30/2006 | 1 | Periods controlled, pregnancy | I was on ortho tri cyclen for 6 years before my insurance would not cover it and i was switched to Trinessa and then sprintec. For 2 months I had sparatic periods, weight gain, no sex drive, night sweats, nausea, and then I would hemmorrage for days. i thought that I was going crazy just like the rest of the women. I switched back to Ortho Tri Cyclen after the 2 months supply was up and i returned to normal and have had no problems since. Recently, my new insurance has once again STOPPED covering brand name ortho tri cyclen and will ONLY pay for Generic pills. I made the decision right away to pay the 35.00 a month for the brand name and not even think twice about going back to the darkside. If you are on thinking of going on the generic to save money, DON'T! Go to a free clinic if you have to and plead with them for ortho tri cyclen! | LOVE IT! Kept me healthy, happy, and not pregnant for 8 years1 | F | 25 | 8 years | 1/26/2006 | 5 | Birth Control | None | I was on Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo which worked well for me. I didn't have any negative side effects at all. It did exactly what it was supposed to do, prevent pregnancy. Of course it also regulated and lightened my period. However, I didn't get any additional perks such as fuller breasts or clearer skin like I did with a b.c. I took when I was younger (Ortho-cept?). My Dr. just put me on Desogen, so I'll try that out & see how it goes. | F | 25 | 1 years | 1/24/2006 | 5 | pregnancy prevention | not on ortho tri-cyclen: i'm referring to the ripoff trinessa, which is exactly what everyone else on this side is calling it: horrible. stay away from trinessa. i thought i was losing my mind but now i see that it is the BC. i'm switching to ortho tri-cyclen, which is what my doctor prescribed but my pharmacy gave me the trinessa because it was the generic brand. apparently all you have to do is call the pharmacy in advance to picking up your next prescription and they will replace it with ortho for a fee (unsure what it is because all insurances vary). bottom line: trinessa SUCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! | you get what you pay for... | F | 29 | 1 years | 1/24/2006 | 5 | Birth Control | None | This worked well for me. I didn't have any side effects at all. It did exactly what it was supposed to do, prevent pregnancy. Of course it also regulated and lightened my period. However, I didn't get any additional perks such as fuller breasts or clearer skin like I did with a b.c. I took when I was younger (Ortho-cept?). My Dr. just put me on Desogen, so I'll try that out & see how it goes. | F | 25 | 1 years | 1/24/2006 | 1 | Birth control. | I had zero libido. Migraines and depression worsened. | F | 23 | 5 years | 1/23/2006 | 4 | Birth Control | I had no problems with OTC except for a little break-through bleeding midcycle. I have been on TriNessa for almost a year due to Rx plan reasons, and I have felt terrible for months. Unbelievable cramping (weeks long) and weight gain (10 lbs)without any change in diet. Really bad night sweats too - I'm only 38! Went to the MD and nothing was wrong! No depression or terrible mood swings. I don't smoke. | I am going back to OTC today - can't wait =:) The pre and post cramping and nausea has been unbearable! If you're symptoms have changed due to Trinessa, even if it is only a guess, revert back to OTC. It is worth a try and going by what these other ladies are saying, it will work wonders! Demand it and tell your doctor! | F | 38 | 19 years | 1/22/2006 | 1 | Pregnancy and Ovarian cysts | This pill has made me very moody. I feel depressed and very tired. I get annoyed at my husband over stupid things and I wasnt like this before. My periods are longer, lasting the whole time I am taking the reminder pills. I also have been getting a lot of headaches. I am currently taking ortho tri-cyclen lo. | F | 26 | 2 months | 1/22/2006 | 5 | Birth Contol | I did great with Ortho Tri-Cylen. I am inbetween insurance, so the pharmacist gave me TriNessa last time. I am so glad I found this site, because I thought I was crazy! Trinessa needs to be pulled from the market....it is HORRIBLE. I have been depressed, anxious, gaining weight, no sex drive since I started it. It's now time for my cycle, and I have been in bed in the fetal position on narcotics. The abdominal cramping was so bad I thought I was going to die. I am bleeding worse than I did the day after my baby was born. My face is all broken out in acne. I have gained 10 pounds. I am so moody, I've been horrible to my husband this past month. Please don't try and save money. Get the brand name, real Ortho TriCyclene. All this suffering isn't worth $10-$20 savings. I am still in horrible pain 3 days after the start of my cycle and not even sure if I can go back to work! | Always have done well....no breakouts (acne), no cramps anymore (yeah!) and lighter periods (no anemia, yeah!). Just don't ever get the generic! | F | 29 | 6 years | 1/19/2006 | 3 | BC & to prevent Ovarian Cysts | 25 pounds of weight gain in the first 7 months of use, very sore breasts. Cleared up my acne!! | I thought it was just me being lazy when I couldn't fit into my favorite jeans anymore! I started eating better and working out more.. and NOTHING! As SOON as I switched (to Desogen) the pounds quickly shed. | F | 27 | 2 years | 1/19/2006 |