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 |
| 3 | prevent pregnacy | I am haveing cramps and my boobs hurt on the side i dont know whats going on i still have one more patch bfore i get my period | F | 20 | 3 weeks p | 11/16/2012 | 2 | Birth control; irregular periods | It worked well for the first 6-7 years, then I started getting severe headaches during my week off. My dr. placed me on continous use, such that I didn't have a week off, but the spotting got really bad after 6 weeks and I had a low-grade headache anyway, so I took it off and had my period. Still had severe headaches when not wearing it. | My dr. felt the headaches were due to estrogen withdrawal. Apparently, the patch has a higher dose of estrogen than other BC products. We switched to NuvaRing (which has a low dose of estrogen) and will see how it goes. | F | 44 | 9 days 30 mg 1X W | 10/8/2012 | 3 | prevent pregnancy; | breast pain, itching, mood swings, depression, increased sex drive, a little weight gain, sleep patterns changed. | I started the patch in July and I haven't been "happy" since (mood wise). My breast are starting to hurt 24/7, and they're really sensitive (sign of growing?). I've became itchy after my first month on the patch, I itch and scratch everywhere all day. I go from fine to angry or sad in a second and I have been feeling generally down lately. I plan on stopping because my senior year starts tomorrow and of my sleeping (or lack of it) and other side effects. I have been "in the mood" 24/7 and my boyfriend lives in another part of town so we don't get to see each other that much which sucks because I'm basically stuck like that for weeks. The weight gain didn't bother me because most of my clothes were too big and I'm filling them out better. I went from 118 to in my 120's. The patch is convenient but the side effect aren't worth it. I will just go back to condoms and praying. Or look into the IUD. | F | 17 | 7 weeks 1X W | 9/6/2012 | 1 | Birth control | The worst breast tenderness ever!!!! So much that my doctor said stick with it and it will go away. It never did!!!! Switched to Nuvaring ... Best decision ever! | F | 26 | 6 months | 9/5/2012 | 5 | hormonal imbalance | Mood swings,headaches | F | 32 | 6 months 30mg | 8/21/2012 | 1 | birth control | Horrible abdominal cramps. Can't sleep. Absolutely no sex drive. Exhaustion. Headaches. Always hungry but loss of appetite. Leg cramps.depression/mood swings....the leg cramps prevented me from falling asleep all night. From where i put on the patch all the way down that leg on the same side as the patch to my ankle. After all night of no sleep and bad leg cramps i ripped it off and threw the rest away...it's not worth a possible blood clot | F | 21 | 2 months 1x wk | 8/7/2012 | 3 | Birth control | This is my second time around taking the patch. The first time was 7 yrs ago and it took me 6 months to conceive after being on it for 4-5 months. I don't remember having any side effects back then. Now I've been back on it for 3 months. I think the patch caused me to have dyspareunia. I have to use lubricant each time for sex(never an issue before). My sex drive has decreased. I was always wanting it every day, now I'm down to wanting sex 3x a week. The bad mood swings is starting to effect my relationship with my boyfriend. I get easily upset and will blow up on the tiniest issues. I'm an emotional wreck at least once a week now. I have cried a few times. I place the patch on my abdomen and I've noticed that it gets painful on that spot. Now I'm thinking of placing it on my buttock instead. I get daily muscle sore on my calves. I jog once a week and eat pretty healthy with the occasional sweets here and there. So far I've gained two pounds while on it and wouldn't mind the extra pounds. I don't have headaches or nausea. My discharge are occurring more often and always accompanied by a very strong odor(new to me). I find myself quite drowsy alot with frequent naps if I can squeeze one in. I like the patch for its convenient use. I would constantly miss taking daily pills. The pill made me in a worser mood than the patch has. | F | 35 | 3 months Once week | 8/5/2012 | 1 | birth control | weight gain, monthly migraines, suffered a stroke and seizures - lucky I didn't die from this med. Please get off it ASAP if you are using it - google it and you will find many,many other people who have died or had severe side effects from using it | F | 41 | 12 years 1X W | 8/1/2012 | 4 | Birthcontrol | I know that everyone is different when it comes to pills and patches and other types of birth control but I have been on the patch for a year now come yesterday and I dont really have any problems.. Its so much better than the pill i can say. I did have weight gain but hey I needed it. I do get sick to my stomach sometimes but its not bad and as for the hormones I do have those and my BF experiences them first hand but we laugh it off as tho it isnt my fault I act crazy sometimes :) | F | 27 | 1 years 1X W | 7/27/2012 | 4 | Prevent Pregnancy | GOOD: minor weight loss, convenient, very regular and light periods, bit of a higher sex drive, no babies! BAD: Extremely tender breasts (like the gravitational pull when I get out of bed makes me wince), anxious - people avoidance, hungry but disinterested in meals, cry over pretty much anything, runny nose ALL the time while wearing, SO TIRED in the morning even after sleeping 9+ hours. | I've been getting very bad headaches every evening for the last three days. After reading Ortho Evra reviews I see that headaches are quite common so I think this is something I will monitor. I forgot to get my refills when I went away a few months ago so after taking a month off the patch I found my side effects came back worse and now finding new ones as well! I will continue to wear the patch for lack of better options, despite a number of negative side effects. | F | 29 | 2 years 1X W | 7/24/2012 | 3 | Period Regulation | tender breasts, mild headaches, nausea, higher libido, and LIGHTER PERIOD and regular pattern. | the only thing i hate is the nausea, when i re-apply my patch the first three days are horrid. | F | 17 | 11 months 1X day | 7/15/2012 | 3 | convenience of once a week | The first 3 weeks, had minimal side effects. Had about 3 minor headaches but went away with ibuprofen. Also had very tender breasts but wasn't unbearable or anything. Then the first day of week 4 when I am without a patch, started having bad cramps that lasted 4 days as well as severe head pressure/headaches every day. My menstrual flow also became heavy and constant during week 4. My normal period is usually very light and I only have cramps for 1-2 days IF THAT. Not sure how I feel about it yet, but after reading everyones comments, am thinking of just getting my tubes tied. Seems like the risks and reviews aren't favorable and this last week was just feeling overall lousy. No mood or eating changes though. I am 5'3 110lbs with 1 child. Not sure if that would also have an impact on side effects. I am also only placing my patches on my buttocks and abdominal. | F | 27 | 1 months | 7/12/2012 | 1 | Birth Control | Loss of libido, headaches, loss of lubrication, weight gain, and hungry all the time. | F | 19 | 1 months 1X W | 7/10/2012 | 4 | birth control and acne | very sore breasts, thicker vaginal secretions, no cramps, no mood swings, no depressing behvior or thoughts of suicide, no changes in acne so far, some bloating, swollen feet/hands, nausea daily | F | 27 | 2 months | 7/8/2012 | 3 | birth control | It works because I'm not pregnant, but I've gained 30lbs, been very tired and sleep all the time. Very bad mood swings, sometimed cried for no reason. It started to effect my realtionship. I also got very bad headaches that were out of control. Not sure how long I'm going to stay on it. May try something different due to the bad moods swings n weight gain | F | 34 | 8 months | 7/8/2012 | 3 | birth control | It worked great and then a couple of months ago I started getting bad migraines and advil only worked to get rid of it. Then started losing my appetite when I know I was hungry. Then bad cramps before I got my period. So I finally decided to get off of it cuz the migraines are horrible. But enjoyed my light periods | F | 25 | 8 months | 6/25/2012 | 2 | didn't want to get pregnant | Really tired, feel weak too. Huge appetite. My breasts are so sore I don't want to take my bra off. | F | 24 | 2 weeks | 6/24/2012 | 5 | contraception | F | 20 | 1 years | 6/16/2012 | 1 | birth control | horrible headaches and mood swings, i was on the pill for more than 1o years and switched to the patch after my 1st child. this should be banned by FDA | F | 33 | 2 weeks 1X W | 6/15/2012 | 2 | birth control | I hated ortho evra. I really wanted it to work for me because of the convience but it made me really sick. I would be nauseous and even throw up. I felt horrible the second day of wearing the patch every week. I gave it the 3 months and things never got better. I gained about 5 pounds and felt like an emotional wreck the whole time. I felt overwhelmed by everything and would cry often. I switched to nuva ring and LOVE it. I have no side effects what so ever with nuva ring. I would recommend anyone to TRY the patch because its going to work differently for everyone, it just didnt work for me. | F | 21 | 3 months 1X W | 6/9/2012 |