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Ortho Tri-Cyclen (Birth control) Reviews
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Anonymous
September 27, 2011
| Pros | None |
|---|---|
| Cons | Uncontrollable appetite Anxious and depressed feeling Breast soreness Bleeding Cramps |
| Bottom line | Overall, I've felt like I've had bad PMS every day since starting this pill. My emotions are all over the place - one minute I'm fine, the next I'm crying and barely want to leave the house. My skin hasn't cleared at all, and in fact, might even be worse than before. My breasts are painful and I had a few days of intense cramps. I think the worst has been my appetite, though - hunger and bad cravings even after eating a meal. |
| Recommended | No |
| Price paid | $20.00 |
| Acne severity | light |
ARIANA from CONNECTICUT
September 26, 2011
| Pros | Minimal side effects first 6 months Very little to no acne No excessive bloating first 6 months No weight gain first 6 months |
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| Cons | Month 7 started feeling really bloated and had sore breasts Extremely hungry a lot of times Feeling very sleepy for past 3 months Water retention |
| Bottom line | EVERY PILL HAS SIDE EFFECTS AND THEY ALL ONLY WORK FOR ABOUT 6 MONTHS AT LEAST FOR ME EVERYONE'S DIFFERENT. I RECOMMEND SWITCHING PILLS EVERY 6 MONTHS TO ANYONE THAT GIVES YOU THE LEAST SIDE EFFECTS THAT'LL KEEP YOU BALANCED |
| Recommended | Yes |
| Price paid | $98.00 |
| Acne severity | very light |
Nichole from San Francisco
September 25, 2011
| Pros | Not Pregnant |
|---|---|
| Cons | Worst acne breakouts of my life Constantly Nauseous Very Emotional Depressed No sex drive |
| Bottom line | I gave this pill a 4 month run and the end result is that this pill is horrible! I've gone from the happiest, most outgoing person, to really sad and depressed. I finished a pack yesterday and will NEVER go on this pill again. I constantly felt sick, and the thought of alcohol was intolerable. My face went from a pimple every now and then to severely broken out and my sex drive was non-existent. DO NOT take this pill!! |
| Recommended | No |
| Price paid | $20.00 |
Steph from Rochester, NY
September 21, 2011
| Pros | Cleared up acne Lighter periods Predictable periods Not pregnant! |
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| Cons | First month is pretty rough |
| Bottom line | The first month I had pimple breakouts, nausea, and severe headaches, but the second month was much better, and now in my fourth month using it, I don't have any bad side effects. My periods used to be very heavy and completely unpredictable, but now I (obviously) know when they start and I can even use Lite tampons on most days. My face completely cleared up also. |
| Recommended | Yes |
| Price paid | $9.00 |
| Acne severity | moderate |
Anonymous from Virginia
September 20, 2011
| Pros | Pregnancy prevention, acne control |
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| Cons | Headaches, mood swings, irritability, breast tenderness, weight gain |
| Bottom line | HATE IT! Got a new prescription today! It worked for 3 months then it all went down hill from there. Terrible cramps and heavy bleeding did not stop, I have horrible headaches between the last hormone pill and the placebos and then again when starting the hormones at the end of my cycle. Ive gained weight and cannot get it off with diet and exercises. This is the worst pill I've ever been on. |
| Recommended | No |
| Price paid | $25.00 |
| Acne severity | very light |
Anonymous from Canada
September 18, 2011
| Pros | lighter periods pregnancy prevention larger breasts inexpensive |
|---|---|
| Cons | a little weight gain possible moodiness? |
| Bottom line | I barely noticed any side effects for this birth control. I don't remember feeling any extreme pain or discomfort, and it's a reliable form of protection. Some friends that are girls as well as my boyfriend noticed a change in my breast size, and there was a small change in my weight, but there have been no side effects that have made me want to consider coming off this prescription. I don't have any acne to begin with, so i can't say if it helps clear that up or not, however it didn't give me any either. Overall, it has been working for me and i will consider to use it. Hope this helped! :) |
| Recommended | Yes |
| Price paid | $5.00 |
| Acne severity | very light |
Melanie from San Fransisco
September 8, 2011
| Pros | No decrease in sex drive :) |
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| Cons | -Stomach aches -Horrible nausea lasting the entire day -Got new pimples every single day I've been on it -Water retention -Crazy food cravings -Extreme fatigue -Breast soreness -Worse cramps than before -Heavier period |
| Bottom line | As you can see by my list of cons, this pill definitely didn't work for me lol. First of all, I went on accutane over two years ago and ever since my skin has been great. A couple pimples here and there, or once in a while I'd experience clogged pores on my forehead and around my nose, but my skin care routine takes care of it within a week at most. My forehead and nose area are my "problem areas" if you could even call them that, but OTC just bombed my face with under-the-skin, painful pimples around my chin and my mouth like no other. I broke out in areas of my face where I never had before, even previously to my accutane treatment. And don't even get me started on the sickness this pill caused me. It was beyond your typical morning sickness. It lasted the entire day if I did not take pills for nausea and an upset stomach. And even when I did, I still felt uneasy for the remainder of the day, especially for the first two weeks. I felt bloated all the time, no matter what I ate or do. My diet hasnt changed, and I know full well of the types of foods which cause my stomach to be bloated all day long. My cramps are also worse than they were before, and I even had cramps while I was spotting! Now, my period is even heavier than it used to be, and it's also longer. Bottom line is, I know some people have been benefiting from OTC as it works with their bodies in a way it does not with mine. Although it has definitely not worked for me, perhaps it will work for you. Although I know sticking with a medication for three months is recommended, the amount of cons definitely outweighs any reason I have to stay on OTC for another two months. I hope it works for others though! Good luck =) |
| Recommended | No |
| Acne severity | very light |
Anonymous from TX
August 28, 2011
| Pros | Lesser breakouts Larger breasts |
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| Cons | Weight gain Terrible mood swings Depression Acne is still here |
| Bottom line | I HATE this pill. My dr wants me to finish off the rest of my 2nd pack before starting me on a new birth control, however this has been a terrible experience I don't think i'll take the pill again. I've been on ortho 2 wks shy from 2 months and I've gained 7 lbs despite no change in diet. I noticed my negative side effects right away, but wanted to give this pill chance. I'm so done. I'm mainly stopping this pill bc the reduction in my acne is not that significant, I am steadily gaining more and more weight, and I often feel like I'm on an emotional rollercoaster. BOTTOM LINE: If you start this pill and think it sucks- follow your intuition. |
| Recommended | No |
| Price paid | $98.00 |
| Acne severity | moderate |
Anonymous from Michigan
August 25, 2011
| Pros | Lighter periods Pregnancy prevention |
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| Cons | Horrible cystic acne break-outs Breat tenderness Headaches Mood swings |
| Bottom line | I would definitely not recommend this product!!! My doctor specifically prescribed this birth control to also help with my hormonal acne. However, within two weeks of taking this my face, especially my chin area, was covered in painful cystic acne. I was told to continue taking it and be patient; that the acne would probably get worse before it got better. I stuck with it for a little over a month but couldn't take it anymore because my skin was in so much pain and completely covered in blemishes. I quit taking it about a week ago and my skin, while still very red and covered in acne, is noticeably better. The combination of symptoms, especially the acne and mood swings, made the month or so I was on this birth control an absolute emotional roller-coaster. |
| Recommended | No |
| Acne severity | moderately severe |
Micaela from Spokane, wa
August 24, 2011
| Pros | Not getting pregnant, short period |
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| Cons | Heavy Breasts, low sex drive, mood swings, bloated stomach, feels sick all the time |
| Bottom line | HATE IT |
| Recommended | No |
| Acne severity | very light |
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