ORTHO EVRA Reviews (ETHINYL ESTRADIOL; NORELGESTROMIN)Average Rating: 2.5 (592 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare ORTHO EVRA with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR ORTHO EVRA | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 4 | birth control | weight loss, dry skin, hair loss, abnormal discharge, leg cramps | I have been off the patch for 2 months and had been taking it for about 2 years. I loved the convenience of it and I learned how to delay my menses for vacations and such. It gave such a high dose of hormones so be careful. Every month it felt like I got blood clots or something. I'd get a painful knot in my legs in random areas. I got real thin at 5'8' and 115 lbs. Be careful. | F | 25 | 2 years | 8/28/2007 | 1 | Birth Control | Severe abdominal pain, nausea, severe depression, increased hair loss, dark splotches on my face, major bloating (looks like I am 8 months pregnant, no kidding), 40 lb weight gain, difficulty sleeping/ waking up, ovarian cysts, leg cramps, zero sex drive, periods lasting 1 to 2 days, difficulty concentrating, blurred vision, vaginal cramping. | I have a hard time taking pills daily let alone at the same time daily.I thought the patch would be perfect.I wanted to go off sooner but my boyfriend now fiance was also concerned about my ability to take pills and encouraged me to continue on the patch.I have now been off for a month and my lower back is still full of little red spots where I used to place the patch.I cannot sleep through an entire night due to the severe stomach and lower back pain.The headaches are starting to get a little better.I have been exercising for 1 to 2 hours every day of the week for 3 months and have changed my diet completely to help with the weight loss but I continue to gain weight!!!My face is still covered in dark spots.The acne is starting to get a little better.My moods swings are starting to go away also.DO YOUR RESEARCH BEFORE TRYING ANY PERSCRIPTION!!! I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND THE PATCH TO ANY OF MY SISTERS, GOOD FRIENDS OR MY ENEMY. | F | 27 | 2.5 times | 8/26/2007 | 3 | birth control | I was an emotional wreck, crying at the drop of a hat. very moody...i had a lot of panic attacks and shortness of breath, i gained about 15 pounds. my periods weren't any lighter or shorter. | F | 20 | 2 years | 8/24/2007 | 3 | Birth Control | mood swings, leg cramps, memory problems, fatigue, depression, aniety, irritability, stomach cramps | I have been taking Ortho Evra for approx. 3yrs now. I stopped using it recently because I started having severe stomach cramps all the time. I really did not associate any of the other problems that I have been having with the patch until I read the comments on here. Before using the patch I was a happy person, but not I am depressed all the time and never want to do anything. I stopped using the patch at the beginning of my second patch week, and I started bleeding by the fourth day. | F | 24 | | 8/23/2007 | 2 | Birth Control | Lack of sex drive, dryness, weight gain, hair loss | At first I thought the patch was great. I only had to think about it once a week, had no issues with it falling off and my acne cleared up completely. I did not realize it was getting harder to control my weight and I gradually lost all interest and enjoyment related to sex. I stopped using it 5 months ago but the side effects continue. I have lost 5 lbs and my sex drive is gradually improving. However the acne is coming back and I have been losing massive amounts of hair for the past 3 months. I hope it stops soon. | F | 35 | 3 years | 8/23/2007 | 3 | Birth Control | became very emotional. headache. vaginal dryness. lowered sex drive. skin irritation at patch site. | The patch is my first birth control method. At first I thought the patch was great. I didn't have to worry about condoms breaking. I was having problems with condoms hurting... the material dried too fast for me so i thought the patch was the perfect solution to my problem. I WAS WRONG. Ever since i took the patch i feel like i produce less and less lubrication. I have almost no desire to have sex. When my partner and I DO have sex i don't enjoy is as much as i used to... i don't enjoy it at all in most occasions. Ever since i have been on the patch my relationship has gone down the drain. The dryness kills the feeling (even though we put on extra lube it still dries and burns.) I am getting off the patch next month... I'd rather go back to the condoms. | F | 20 | | 8/18/2007 | 4 | Birth Control | extreme nausea for the first month, breakthrough bleeding | Other than a really rough first month, the patch has been great. Right now I am having some nausea and cramping so I am wondering if it is related. Overall, it has been very convenient, easy to remember and had very few side effects. No acne, weight gain, leg pain or hair loss. I may switch to a pill, not sure though. | F | 28 | 3 years | 8/13/2007 | 1 | Birth Control, pcos | irritation on sight of the patch, weight gain, bloating, severe nausea. | These were the worst side effects I'd ever experienced with any bc before. Also, my skin is quite oily, and the patch was forever sloughing off, making it expensive! Not going through this again. | F | 28 | 4 months | 8/13/2007 | 4 | birth control | Had bad headaches and was very nauseous and dizzy the first two weeks I started. Don't have that anymore. | This is my second month on the patch. I tried it once before about 3 years ago and I hated the square marks and rashes that it left on my body. However, this time I dont have that problem, no marks or rashes. I tried putting it on my back but it comes off so I stick to my lower abdominal region and butt. I find that when u put it lower than where your low rise jeans would fit, it doesnt get stuck to your pants or panties. Lint still gathers around it, but hey you'll only be wearing it for a week. I love that I can put it on every Sunday and I don't have to think about it all week...cool huh! My boyfriend loves it since he has no "restrictions" now...duh! After reading some of the other comments my concerns now include pregnancy since this is the only birth control that we are using now and the possibility of not being able to have a child sometime in the future. But those are valid concerns with any birth control so I try not to worry. This site is very informative and | F | 34 | 5 weeks | 8/1/2007 | 5 | birth control | itchy at patch area | Love this thing. I worry that everytime I take the pill an hour late I might get pregnant. This patch has taken the worry away. Its so easy and I only had one fall off because it got stuck to my shorts. | F | 27 | 5 years | 7/30/2007 | 1 | birth control | extreme hair loss, migraines, leg cramps, shortness of breath, heavy periods | experienced continuous migraines...thought it was from sinus problems. shortness of breath...thought it was anxiety attacks/asthma. extremely heavy bleeding for 7-8 days each period. EXTREME HAIR LOSS...THOUGHT IT WAS STRESS AND IT WAS FROM THE PATCH. i am now back on the pill and hair is growing back slowly. | F | 35 | 3 years | 7/27/2007 | 1 | birth control | I was fine on the patch, but when I went off of it I didn't ovulate and we were trying to get pregnant! My cycles were all over the place some were 40 days, some 31, I never knew what was going on. We ended up having to do IVF (which worked) | F | 29 | 2 years | 7/25/2007 | 4 | birth control | intense breakouts of acne! | it is convenient, and i do not get any life-threatening side affects, but i keep breaking out during the second week and it clears the week i don't wear a patch. ?___? acne is barely mentioned here but i am quite sure that the patch is causing it. :/ | F | 18 | 2 months | 7/24/2007 | 2 | Birth Control | Leg Cramps, chest pains, breast tenderness, contact lens discomfort | The worst side effect for me is severe leg pain so bad it has left me in tears (Mostly in my lower legs and even my feet). My breasts are sore all the time and I used to have such quick sharp chest pains that I thought I might be having a heart attack. I have never had a problem with contact lenses until taking this med, now they are extremely uncomfortable to wear. I am a healthy, thin, 21 yr old and didn't start having these problem until about a year into taking it. It may seem easy and risk-free at first, but wait about a year and see what symptoms you have. I don't recommend it. | F | 21 | 2 years | 7/22/2007 | 2 | Birth Control | Irritation at patch site, stomach pain, bloating, on/off breast tenderness, mild depression, major decrease in sex drive, improved acne | F | 30 | 14 months | 7/19/2007 | 5 | Birth Control | Extremely regular periods, occasional rash on patch site | I love the patch. The only real downside is that my husband would prefer me to wear it anywhere other than my butt, which is impossible in the summer months b/c I don't want it to be seen. It has reduced my flow, cramps, nausea, and headaches associated with my period, and I love having a totally predictable cycle. The occasional rash on the patch site is typically during the summer months as well, and can be rectified by moving the patch and making sure your skin is dry when you re-apply. I used Depo-Provera many years ago (I like the idea of non-daily maintenance) and it caused weight gain and made me impossible to live with. The patch is definitely worth having a look, especially if your daily routine varies and it would be difficult for you to remember to take a pill every day. | F | 35 | 3 years | 7/18/2007 | 4 | birth control | leg cramps and headaches | I have been on the patch for a little over 2 years and everything has been great until recently. Mainly because I have not been consistent with my patch change date, I have gotten leg cramps and headaches. I am going to continue taking it but I am going to consult my doctor and let them know what has been happening lately. I have never had bad cramps or bleeding before the patch and previously I had taken the pill but I love the convenience of it. I do notice the other things the women mentioned, like although there is increased mucus using this product, I have not gotten a yeast infection but I can tell when there is more present in my body. The symptoms seem to vary by person, just like menstrual cycles themselves without hormones or drugs and pregnancies vary by person. So I would suggest not to immediately discredit it based on what someone else has said but if you are thinking about trying it then do so and see how it works for you. | F | 30 | 2 years | 7/10/2007 | 1 | To prevent getting pregnant | Weight gain, numbness in feet and toes. Over the course of the 4 years I was on the patch I suffered from 3 stress fractures and several broken bones. I have never had bone problems before the patch. I have been off the patch since December when I realized the connection between the bone problems and the patch. I have not ovulated on my own since December and have to get a shot each month to start my period. | DO NOT use the patch! Take it off! I think it should be taken off the market. I hope no one else has to go through what I did and am still going through as a result of the patch. | F | 24 | 4 years | 6/21/2007 | 1 | To prevent pregnancy | no side affects | Stop taking this drug immediately if you are on it. It can cause blood clot and stroke. It has a lot higher dose of hormones in it than any other birth control | F | 26 | 2 years | 6/14/2007 | 3 | birth control | skin rash/break-out/bumps at site, patch peeling away from skin | I had been on ortho-tri-cyclin pills for years before switching to the patch. I had no heath side affects with either the pill or patch, except skin irritation with the patch site. The PROBLEM was finding a "safe" place to put the patch. Upper-butt = pants rip off. Upper Arm = everyone can see! Shoulder = either flexing my back caused it to peel up around the edges like an old band-aid or my bra strap would wedge under the edge, get stuck, and I'd rip it off when I went to take off my bra! It'd work better if you could place it on the upper thigh. | F | 24 | 2 years | 6/12/2007 |