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 |
| 1 | Pregnancy prevention | ORTHO TRI-CYCLEN **LO** - side effect mimicked pregnancy because I was pregnant! | Do not use Ortho Tri-Cyclen LO. I am average weight and height, took the pill religiously at 7AM every morning (even weekends - set my alarm), took no antibiotics, vitamins or herbs of any kind, and got pregnant while taking the 2nd pack. The side effects were exactly those of pregnancy, so I didn't even *think* to get tested until I noticed that my midsection was getting a little too pudgy. This pill cannot be trusted! | F | 38 | 5 months | 4/6/2005 | 1 | birth control | I have been on ortho tri-cyclen for about 2 years and without a single complication. ortho tri-cyclen is great. triness sucks! this past year my dr. switched me to trinessa b/c it would be cheaper and was | F | 24 | 11 months | 4/6/2005 | 4 | birth control | The first time I took it, I never had any side effects except spotting because I was bad and missed days frequently making me double up on pills. However, I took a break for a few months and started it again and in the last two months, I've gained a lot of weight, am constantly bloated, have terrible headaches, migraines, and have developed slight acne! which I've never had ever. | i'm not sure what to do now... go off it.. or just stick it out till these symptoms go away. You think I can sue them for making me chubby when I'm normally a skinny person? | F | 21 | 2 months | 4/5/2005 | 2 | birth control | I took Ortho Tri for a couple of years, then switched to generic tri nessa. Do not take it. For the past 2-3 months I have been wondering why I have gained so much weight. I work out almost every day. Then I got on this site. Thanks to every one that has written in. I've already called the Pharmacy to switch back. If my insurance won't cover it I will switch to something else. People told me Yasmin helps you lose weight!!!!!!!!!!!! | F | 35 | 10 days | 4/5/2005 | 3 | yes, years ago | on tri-cyclen I cannot recall much of anything except some bloating just before and during my period. occasionally, a headache but nothing severe. | I have been taking the generic tri-nessa for the past couple months. I love the cost and I haven't had any serious troubles. But my breasts are very very sore almost all the time, I get about a week of relief just after my period. I have bloating just before my period (as on ortho), and the headaches come occasionally. All in all the only difference I noticed is sore breasts. NOTHING IS AS BAD AS DEPO-PROVERA, NEVER EVER USE IT -- I GAINED 25 POUNDS, AND MY SEX DRIVE IS STILL STRUGGLING TO COME BACK. | F | 26 | 5 months | 4/3/2005 | 1 | birth control | MAJOR ANGER FITS, TIRED ALL THE TIME, BLOATED, NOT HAPPY, TIRED | I CALLED A PYCHIATRIST TODAY BECAUSE I THOUGHT I WAS GOING CRAZY & NEEDED ANGER MANAGEMENT. I THOUGHT THE MANIC DEPRESSION THAT RUNS IN MY FAMILY WAS AFFECTING ME NOW. NOW I REALIZE IT IS THE TRINESSA THAT IS MAKING ME THIS WAY. PLEASE DON'T TAKE THIS DRUG. IT WILL MAKE YOU DO THINGS & ACT IN A WAY NO ONE WILL RECOGNIZE. I AM ALMOST CRYING WITH HAPPINESS THAT I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE WHO FEELS THIS WAY & THAT I AM NOT GOING CRAZY. IT TAKES A FEW MONTHS FOR ALL THESE SIDE EFFECTS TO APPEAR. | M | 33 | 10 months | 4/1/2005 | 3 | Help gain weight | none | Ortho tri cyclen is the best things to happen to me | F | 19 | 10 months | 3/31/2005 | 5 | birth control | no weight gain, possible dry eyes | I started with ortho tri-cyclen two years ago. It works perfect for me. Before taking it I had painful menstruation, but now my life is easier. One year ago I switched to tri-cyclen lo since my doctor suggested it to me. No side effects until now, but maybe dry eyes since recently i found a little bit harder to wear my contacts. The greatest thing of tri-cyclen lo is making my skin clear and smooth, my husband likes it too. | F | 25 | 2 years | 3/30/2005 | 5 | as birthcontrol | I was super-pleased w/ Orthotricyclen. After 2 years my doctor switched me to a generic Tri Nessa. I have been on that for a year now. I didn't feel that much of a difference. Very regular periods, clear skin, NOT getting pregnant, etc. However, I had severe migranes and became much more emotional which happened slowly over time. I am due for my yearly exam and therefore to renew my yearly prescription when my instincts told me to check out the side effects. I thought I had legitimate explainations for my migranes and emotional 'curses'....Low and behold, the emotional and psychological side effects fit to a tee. I am definately going to swtich back to Ortho tri Cyclen and let my doctor know that she didn't do me any favor by switching me in the first place. | F | 25 | 1 years | 3/29/2005 | 5 | Birthcontrol and acne | Orthro is great. DO NOT TAKE TRINESSA. I was switched to generic due to insurance - 2 months later I've had constant breast soreness, one breast size larger, and have gained 10lbs!! I wish I would have switched sooner. I've recently switched | i've recently switched back to Orthro - how long before the Trinessa side effects go away? Please someone let me know - how long before my breasts feel normal again? | F | 29 | 5 days | 3/29/2005 | 5 | birth control, acne, severe cramps | TRI-NESSA SUCKS!!! OMG I was put on Paxil (an anti-depressant) and it was working pretty well, then I got put on that Tri-nessa crap I thought it was the Paxil so I got taken off of everything. That shit ruined my life. I had cold sweats, nausea, slight weight gain, and it made me think that I had a million different things wrong with me. PLEASE DO NOT TAKE TRI-NESSA!!! | Please feel free to email me if you have experienced anything similar to this!!! | F | 16 | | 3/28/2005 | 3 | prevent pregnancy | nausea from otc only slightly with trinessa heavier cycle | I was on ortho tri-cyc for 3 years but was switched to Trinessa then to Tri-sprintec and then back to Trinessa. I have not noticed any mood swings with Trinessa but it does seem to make me hungry were as I did not notice this with ortho tri-cyc. I also get slightly nauseous with birth control but I take it at night so that I'll sleep through it. Also seem to have a heavier cycle. No other side effects. | F | 26 | 4 years | 3/28/2005 | 4 | periods were extremely heavy | I initially experienced some weight gain. It has stayed fairly constant since the first year. The past few years, I have started experiencing depressed and happy weeks based on where I am in my cycle. It is very frustrating hard for me to believe this isn't due to taking the pill. | F | 20 | 7 years | 3/27/2005 | 3 | birth control | lots of weight gain and water retention, loss of sex drive, GREAT skin no more acne. horrible mood swings and dulled emotions, even now. in the beginning lots of dizziness and sickness. | im not pregnant so that part must be working! but whats the point if i dont even have the sex drive anymore? | F | 18 | 8 months | 3/27/2005 | 2 | PMS control | I gained 15 lbs. in approximately 6 months. AND I still had acne. I promptly lost the weight when I stopped taking this pill, without even trying hard. | It did alleviate my extreme PMS noticeably, but the side effects were not worth it. | F | 20 | 6 months | 3/25/2005 | 5 | birth control | slight weight gain initially, but adjusted back to normal after about 1-2 months; GREAT SKIN, mild mood swings. Other than that, no side effects. Highly recommended. | Very few side effects. | F | 28 | 20 months | 3/23/2005 | 5 | Regulate cycle, and contraceptive | I had no side effects EVER with Orth Tri Cyclen. I LOVED IT! I was a pizza face, and it helped me! | Orth was great, TRINESSA SUCKED! I was sick for 3 months and couldn't figure out why.I was tired, nauseas and had TERRIBLE headachs. I thought I was going crazy! It was my insurance companies choice to switch me, not my doctors. Once we figured it out, I felt like fool for not thinking that generic would be different than Ortho. | F | 24 | 7 years | 3/23/2005 | 4 | birth control | I switched from Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo to regular Ortho Tri-Cyclen about 3 months ago, and have been a nervous wreck ever since: constantly nauseated, mildly dizzy, PARANOID AND BITCHY with random crying spurts. My poor boyfriend is getting fed up with me, and I honestly can't say I blame him. I actually came to this site because my periods have dwindled to 2-3 day trickle every month, and I'm wondering if this is normal. Has anyone else had problems switching from Ortho Lo to regular Ortho? PLEASE email me! Thanks! | F | 20 | 3 months | 3/23/2005 | 4 | birth control, acne | no side effects really. just a few stomache aches nothing major | my insurance all of a sudden doesnt cover brand names so i got the generic TriNessa. i saw on this messsage board how everyone says its sooo horrible and dont take it blah blah...it works wonders for me. my skin is already clearing up and im not even thru my first pack. i guess im one of the lucky ones to not have any serious side effects! :) | F | 20 | 2 weeks | 3/15/2005 | 1 | Ortho tri cyclen actually made me breakout with very bad acne and also made me depressed. I was not satisfied at all. I know it does work for many people, but I was one who had bad side effects. | F | 24 | 3 months | 3/15/2005 |