Ortho Tri-Cyclen (Birth control) Reviews

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RocKstaR, Cali Feb 19th, 2008 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: not pregnant. predictable periods, no cramps during periods, clear skin, bigger boobz (yay!),no weight gain. no change in libido ;P Cons: NONE!! Bottom Line: im on my 4th pack and im starting to see results!! i used to break out A LOT so ive decided to take OTC, the first couple of months were hell!! i brokeout even more... but ive read some reviews on this site and some people said it will start out bad but it will get better around the 3rd pack. so i kept taking it and whola!! my face is 99% clear!! i also eat healthy food and drink only water, soy milk, and 100% juice. i use a mixture of baking soda and cetaphil to wash my face twice a day, and put my fav. Obagi C10 after... now my skin feels like a baby's butt!! anyways, the results will differ depending on the person so just give it a try!!! Recommended: Yes Usage: RocKstaR has used this item for a few months. Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Alysia Lippetti, Las Vegas Feb 19th, 2008 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: Slight Skin Clearing, No Pregnant. Cons: Severe Migraines, Gained weight that wont go away, low sex drive, Bottom Line: Not worth it. although yaz was worse. my skin was decent and now its a wreck. Recommended: No Usage: Alysia Lippetti has used this item for a few months. Price Paid: 10.00 Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Renee Safran, Pittsburgh, PA Feb 18th, 2008 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: regular period :) Cons: breakouts and tired... Bottom Line: I have been on ortho lo for about 6 weeks and my acne has gotten so much worse.. has anyone else experienced this? i was wondering if it will eventually get better? maybe i havent given it long enough to work... or maybe it starts off bad and then gets better? if anyone knows please help.. Recommended: Yes Usage: Renee Safran has used this item for about a month. Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

someone, los angeles Feb 15th, 2008 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: Great skin! no pregnancy, short periods Cons: moodiness, migraines, low sex drive Bottom Line: I love that OTC helped my skin, I was on the lo dose version and never had a single pimple. The migraines were unbearable, the first day of my period and the last day, I would barely leave the house. I didn't realize it was due to the pill until reading the other reviews. I also just stopped taking it and my skin is AWFUL. I am hoping it gets better after things regulate. After reading some other peoples reviews I am hopeful that this terrible acne is just temporary. I was on OTC regular dose for about 3 years, then switched to Lo after a few month break. I had breakouts inbetween but about 2 weeks after starting the pill again, no more breakouts. I am trying to figure out if the migraines and low sex drive are worth the good skin? I almost think it is. Confidence or feel better? I feel bad leaving the house with this skin. Recommended: No Price Paid: 50.00 Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

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Manuka Honey, Idaho Feb 14th, 2008 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: Cleared up hormonal acne completely, skin not oily, regulated period, prevented pregnancy, and gained some water weight at first but then lost weight. Cons: Had mood swings (b-vitamins can help though), and was nauseous (if taken without food) Bottom Line: I took Ortho tricyclen (regular) for a year and half then stopped taking it because I wasn't sexually active anymore. Ortho completely cleared my hormonal acne but after a month of stopping I noticed that my period was coming every 32-35 days. I've been off for 3 months now and my face looks like a wreck...damn androgrens!!! My doc put me back on the pill to help clear my face. My doc said it would but I just want to have confirmation from someone that's taken the pills. I'll be taking it as soon as my period starts...hope it works just as good as it did in the past. Has anyone gone off Ortho tricyclen then went back on...did it help clear up face the second time around? Recommended: Yes Price Paid: 5.00 Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

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Alexis, Tampa, Fl Feb 10th, 2008 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: Great skin! Cons: I'm knocked up!!!!!!!!! Bottom Line: I was twenty hours late on a pill in week one. I called the pharmacist and she said there was no need to use condoms. I just took the missed pill with my scheduled pill and went on my merry way. At the end of the month, my period never came and now I'M KNOCKED UP! I;m happily married so its not a huge deal but let me add...I was on ortho-novum for 5 years (missed pills all the time) and never got pregnant. I switched to ortho tri cyclen for the skin benifits but wish I would have kept the pimples!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Recommended: No Usage: Alexis has used this item for a few months. Price Paid: 20.00 Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Caroline, Michigan Feb 8th, 2008 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: i am on lo, and it gave me the best periods of my life! my periods would last up to 12 days, and now they are about 3 days. i could not be happier. it also prevents pregnancy wonderfully! Cons: i get migranes around the time i have to take the pill, but once i take it, about an hour later my headache goes away. spotting during the first month, but after that, it was smooth sailing! Bottom Line: i would reccomend it for girls who want a shorter/lighter period and want great protection against pregnancy! Recommended: Yes Usage: Caroline has used this item for a few months. Price Paid: 24.00 Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

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LIz, Boston, MA Feb 7th, 2008 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: Not pregnant. Cons: DEPRESSION, MOODINESS, WEIGHT GAIN, FATIGUE, HEADACHES, WORSE ACNE Bottom Line: Ortho Tri Cyclen is not worth it. I stayed on it for the minimum "trial period" of 3 months to see if it would help decrease my acne. Lo and behold, my acne got worse...and I became a moody, depressed fat person, even though I exercise 6 days/week, which is supposed to make you not fat and release endorphins! It was awful and not worth 1 second for me. Recommended: No Usage: LIz has used this item for a few months. Price Paid: 40.00 Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Anonymous, VA Feb 4th, 2008 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: Less acne, not pregnant Cons: still some acne, migraines Bottom Line: My acne got a lot better but didn't go away all the way. When taken regularly, my moods were good (unless I missed a pill!). I started getting migraines with this pill, which is a risk in all bc pills. Not horrible ones, but more than before i went on it. Recommended: Yes Price Paid: 30.00 Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

anonymous, maine Feb 1st, 2008 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: less acne Cons: DEPRESSION. mood swings, extreme unhappiness. Bottom Line: This pill has put me at an all time low, I'm never happy and all my friends say they miss my laugh. I'm not the person i used to be which is why im getting off the pill in a few days. i want to be myself again. Recommended: No Usage: anonymous has used this item for about a month. Price Paid: 15.00 Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

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