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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 1  pregnancy prevention I took Trinessa, the generic version of ortho tri cyclen for 3 weeks. I bled the whole time heavily, very painful cramps. My teeth began aching. I got migraines and was moody. This bc is horrible. Ive been off for 3 1/2 weeks, my period was due 2 weeks ago and has not shown, but the preg test is negative so I think it has messed up my cycle. F 24 21 days
3/14/2005
 5  acne I am not even through my FIRST pack and thought I had some DISEASE OR ILLNESS. I got the flu, very moody, terrible acne and insomnia and when i did sleep i had the worst NIGHT SWEATS like i got splashed by shamu and weight gain, but it did curb my smoking; i smoked since i was 14 and am 25 now and havent picked up a smoke for over 2-3 weeks! but i am definately gonna stop this and try the real stuff.........hopefully it will be better. F 25 25 days
3/12/2005
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 3  pregnancy prevention This is the first time I've been on BC pills. It has worked wonderfully as far as my period goes, and is a great method of contraception. However, I have now have severe mood swings and virtually NO sex drive (which could be why its so effective in not getting me pregnant!). I'm getting married in 4 months and am considering switching after the wedding. none F 19 8 months
3/10/2005
 5  Regulate Cycle/moderate cramps None!!! I had been taking Ortho for 9 years. About 3 months ago I switched to the generic Trinessa...simply because I was trying to save money. Since then, I have experienced almost every issue most patients have commented on here. The mood swings weren't as bad... I just find myself on edge 24-7. The littlest things seem to tick me off. I have acne all MONTH long, when I didn't even really have it when I was a teenager. Worst of all, I believe I have developed a cervical polyp (which can be caused by increased estrogen levels) and I had an abnormal pap which led to them doing a (MOST UNCOMFORTABLE) biospy...which now I believe was the cause of the BC! The biopsy came back inconclusive and I have to repeat my pap in 6 months. F 28 9 years
3/9/2005
 5  BIrth Control Ortho Tri Cyclen helped me out a great deal for 10 years! I had hardly no weight gain, no cramping, periods to the date and time each month. Health care provider recently switched me to generic Triness and I have gained 10 lbs, have horrible acne, moods swings like crazy,loss of any sex drive I had, very depressed and will cry a the drop of a hat. I thought I was going crazy. When I brought it up to my doc she pulled this F 24 12 years
3/9/2005
 1  horrible periods I REALLY DON'T NEED TO HAVE BIRTH CONTROL, BECAUSE I AM NOW A FAT, EVIL BITCH EVER SINCE I STARTED ORTHO-TRICYCLEN, NO MAN ALIVE WOULD WANT TO HAVE SEX WITH ME NOW. I HAVE A WHOLE YEARS SUPPLY OF IT NOW AND I CAN'T CONTINUE TAKING IT. I HAVE GAINED 10 POUNDS IN 2 MONTHS, I CAN'T STOP EATING I STARVE ALL THE TIME. I AM HATEFUL AND EVIL !!!!!!!!!!! GOING IN THE TRASH CAN F 40 2 months
3/8/2005
 4  period regulation, birth control Very bad headache the first few days, maybe slight weight gain I started taking the generic Tri-Nessa and after the first few days I didn't really notice any difference from the way I usualy feel. Works great. F 19 3 months
2/28/2005
 5  complexion, brith control slight weight gain on ortho, but not bad, a little extra exercise cured the problem Was on ortho 7 years, switched to Tri nessa 3 months ago. I was recently switched to Tri Nessa, a generic for ortho tri cyclen. Ladies BEWARE!! I thought I was losing my mind : crying for no reason, moodiness, dizziness, feeling like i was going to black out, depression, fear and anxiety about my work (which I use to love), weight gain, sex drive droppes to ZERO, greater difficulty achieving orgasm. Generic is not the same when it comes to synthetic horomones. Get your man snipped! F 25 7 days
2/27/2005
 5  endometriosis, mood none I was just switched over to Tri-Sprintec and it is TRUELY AWFUL! I can't beleive this. I thought it was just my imagination, but now I see that others are having the same problems as me. I have an appt. with my doctor on Monday to get back on Ortho Tri-cyclen low. Maybe I'll get my old self back. This stuff is unbelievable; headaches, moodswings (feel like I'm going to cry right now...for what reason?), cramps, sickness, fatigue. Ugh...not for me! F 23 10 years
2/24/2005
 5  birth control Tri-cyclen was wonderful for me. I took it for almost 8 years and it made my life so much easier. I loved it. No side effects at all. I recentrly got switched to trinessa and I just hate it. Since I am on that pill, I had a couple of infections, cramps and my sex drive became almost inexistant. I have headaches, I am almost always tired and feel depressed. I am switching back to ortho tri-cyclen as soon as possible. It is worth my money. F 24 8 years
2/21/2005
 5  Birth Control With Ortho Tri Cyclen everything was fine. I was switched to the generic Trinessa and the side effects are horrible. My chest becomes sore, I feel sick to my stomach at least once a month and I'm tired. I wish I was back on Ortho Tri Cyclen.Please feel free to write me! F 25 2 years
2/19/2005
 1  birth control I am currently taking the generic tri-sprintec. I hate it. Weight gain, always hungry yet feel sick to my stomach. Blurred vision extremely tired. I am stopping this pill right now. I have taken ortho tri-cyclen in the past and have had no side effects. F 31 15 days
2/19/2005
 5  birth control Weight gain I read all the comments about Tri Nessa and Tri Sprintec and was amazed! I was switched to tri nessa awhile ago and had had perfectly normal blood pressure with ortho tri cyclen and now my BP has skyrocketed and I've had dizzy spells. I didn't know what was causing it...but now I'm definitely suspicious that it was tri nessa. Anyone else had increased BP possibly because of a birth control switch to the generic? F 23 3 years
2/18/2005
 5  Birth control, acne For a while, with the first pills in the pack I felt nauseated; over time (in the past year or two), this has ceased. I am not sure why. I am on the generic Tri-Sprintec and have not noticed a difference. This is the first I've read about Tri-Nessa; I suggest asking about Tri-Sprintec if you want a generic. F 26 8 years
2/17/2005
 3  PCOS/Birth Control From the generic, Trinessa - Anger, severe migraine, nausea, mood swings, up and down sex drive, fatigue, muscle aches, dry skin, dry eyes,unknown others... I have taken Ortho Tri-cyclen in the past and it worked well for me. When I was diagnosed with PCOS, though, the insurance insisted on the generic-TRINESSA. I've been on it almost a year now and I started getting these symptoms, especially SEVERE migraine, about 5 or 6 mos ago. With all the other problems associated with PCOS, I couldn't figure out for a while where the symptoms were coming from, especially the anger. I felt like I was going crazy. Really affecting my sex life with my husband. I was already depressed, so this made it worse. I got on-line to find a side-effects listing and found this site, which is showing me I'm not alone! I'm now convinced it's the Trinessa. Trinessa is NOT a good copy of Ortho Tri-Cyclen and you can believe me because I am not selling anything! F 29 1 years
2/17/2005
 2  Prevent Pregnancy I took OrthoTriCyclen a few years ago with no problems whatsoever and recently started taking TriNessa. If it wasn't for the other experiences shared here, I would think I was crazy. I've been bloated, incredibly moody and nauseas for three months. I would not recommend TriNessa. F 29 3 months
2/17/2005
 5  Regulate periods, birth control No negative side effects. My periods went from extremely heavy (I was in the bathroom soaked every 15-20 minutes with huge blood clots), lengthy (lasted 2-3 months at times without stopping) and painful to completely normal and predictable within 3 cycles of starting Ortho Tri-Cyclen. Ortho Tri-Cyclen has given me my life back, I could not be more thrilled with the results. I also have tried generics (Cilest, Tri-Nessa)to save money and within one month the symptoms started to return. I will never again use any other brand, saving money is not worth my life and my sanity. Ortho Tri-Cyclen is honestly the only brand that I trust. F 42 1 years
2/15/2005
 4  Contraception Loss of sex drive and vaginal dryness. I don't think I had mood swings but a lot of people here seem to have experienced this. My only problematic side effect was loss of sex drive. I can't tell if it's the pill or if it's my sex life? F 25 13 months
2/11/2005
 4  birth control regulated period did not have any bad side effects until i took the generic form TriNessa becam moody lashed out at me boyfriend for no reason, cried over everything, and BECAME PREGNANT while taking this pill. My boyfriend did not even like being around me so it made being pregnant even hard so do not take this pill stay with the name brand ones always. F 16 3 months
2/10/2005
 3  contraception lowered sex drive, dulled emotions 1 years
2/10/2005

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