Ortho Tri-Cyclen (Birth control) Reviews

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Breeana, Raleigh, N.C.
Sep 17th, 2009
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Pros:My breasts had gotten firmer, which is not saying much since im 36DD.
Cons:Nauseous, Tired, Dizzy, headaches that increased in severity, confused and dis oriented.
Bottom Line:I started this pill a week ago, on the first day I had taken a pill and i had gotten nauseous then i had thought it was because I hadn't eaten anything, so the next day I had taken a pill after dinner and i wasnt naseous but for the rest of the week I was tired then when the weekend had started I became nauseous all over again and I had a headache that started on friday at 7 and went away when i woke up the next morning but was back as soon as 7p.m. had came around. On monday I was so tired and nauseous that I felt like I was going to pass out and the headaches didnt help like clock work it had came back at 7. So I had stopped taking it on wednesday and it is now thursday and I have been feeling better the only thing was that I had a slight headache but it stopped after 10 mins. So now I would not recommend this birthcontrol to anyone.
Recommended:No
Usage:Breeana has used this item for about a week.
Acne severity:moderate
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Aber Girl, Vegas
Sep 17th, 2009
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Pros:Pregnancy prevention
Cons:Noticed I havent gained weight but feel bloated. Hasnt made me breakout more or less than I am used too. Not much of a sex drive though...
Bottom Line:Havent had any major issues....try it and get off if you do
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Aber Girl has used this item for a few weeks.
Acne severity:light
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nicole, california
Sep 12th, 2009
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Pros:starting to clear up my acne, boobs are getting bigger, not sexually active so can't say if it works for that, no weight gain or loss...
Cons:made acne worse at first, first few days made me nauseous, and very sore breast...
Bottom Line:only been taking it for a week, but it seems to be working with very little sideaffects...
Recommended:Yes
Usage:nicole has used this item for a few weeks.
Acne severity:moderately severe
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Anonymous, Canada
Sep 8th, 2009
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Pros:None
Cons:Made acne worse, mood swings, depressed tired and causes bad breakouts.
Bottom Line:Not for controlling acne problems.
Recommended:No
Usage:Reviewer has used this item for a few months.
Acne severity:moderately severe
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Anonymous
Sep 7th, 2009
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Pros:its excellent birth control for that purpose only
Cons:EVERYTHING. Craziest mood swings, crying for no reason, depression, breast pain
Bottom Line:DONT USE IT
Recommended:No
Acne severity:very light
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Anonymous, canada
Sep 3rd, 2009
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Pros:cleared my face, prevented pregnancy
Cons:MOODY
Bottom Line:The only thing i can complain about this pill is its effect on my moods. I cry over nothing and get very angry easily like I am constantly pmsing. If you forget to take a pill and have to double up it made me very sick, I'd be throwing up all morning.
Recommended:Yes
Acne severity:moderately severe
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Jackie, Seoul, S. Korea
Sep 3rd, 2009
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Pros:Effective contraception
Cons:Worsened acne and severe mood swings/depression
Bottom Line:It may work wonderfully for others, but it was not worth it for me.
Recommended:No
Usage:Jackie has used this item for a few months.
Price Paid:10.00
Acne severity:moderate
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coll, Ontario
Sep 1st, 2009
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Pros:Skin cleared up big time. Pill has been 100% effective for me for 5 years.
Cons:None that I noticed! Its just hard remembering to take it everyday.
Recommended:Yes
Price Paid:10.00
Acne severity:moderate
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Anonymous, Los Angeles
Sep 1st, 2009
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Pros:cleared acne..
Cons:nausea, mood swings, weight gain
Bottom Line:prevented pregnancy and got rid of acne other than that it was horrible, i had nausea and crazy mood swings
Recommended:No
Acne severity:moderately severe
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Rebecca, USA
Sep 1st, 2009
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Pros:NO PROS
Cons:BREAKOUTS BREAKOUTS BREAKOUTS
Bottom Line:I've been struggling with acne for about 4 to 5 years now each year getting worse and this pill only made my breakouts WORSE. I only started taking this pill to TREAT my acne and now this is NOT one clear section of my face. I break out in areas that have never been problem. Not only does it make you break out this are DEEP LARGE bumps that take at least a couple weeks to clear. BOTTOM LINE IF YOU ARE TAKING BIRTH CONTROL TO TREAT YOUR ANCE THIS IS NOT THE RIGHT PILL FOR YOU!
Recommended:No
Usage:Rebecca has used this item for a few months.
Acne severity:moderately severe
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