Ortho Tri-Cyclen (Birth control) Reviews

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Jessica from America
June 1, 2008
Pros no pregnancy, less cramps
Cons nausea, no sex drive, mood swings, irritable
Bottom line working for what i got it for, but causing more probs
Price paid $9.00
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Helpfulness score of this review: -1
carlie from arizona
June 1, 2008
Pros nothing at all.
Cons i ate like a pregnant woman all the time, got depression, and my acne got so much worse! i tried preventing worsening acne but this just triggered it. i will never ever ever take this again :(
Bottom line it sucked for me. gained weight because of my increased appetite and also got way more acne.
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Helpfulness score of this review: 6
Katarina Leiser from Binghamton, NY
May 31, 2008
Pros Nothing really.
Cons Made my skin breakout in huge cysts and nodules and made it extremely oily like holy crap. I used mineral make-up and never put moisturizer on and I could feel the oil sliding down my face all day.
Bottom line Not worth it at all. I hated it so I switched to another birth control. FDA approved to treat acne, but I just don't see how ):
Price paid $18.00
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Helpfulness score of this review: 0
Destiny from Tampa,FL
May 31, 2008
Pros I have used this pill for 2 years,and NEVER got preganat!! I even skipped a couple of pills.but its strong enough to prevent it
Cons When I first started using it I gained 20 pounds,with in the first 3-4 months!!Seriously,my family NEW I was on the pill,bc of my weight gain,and I've always been a skinny girl~~ If you stop,you will BREAK OUT!! It happen to me a few months ago!!!!
Bottom line I have been using this pill off and on for 2-3 yrs. I stopped a month ago,and wish I never did...bc I swear to you,my FACE BROKE OUT like CRAZY!!! And I have NEVER had acne in my 25 yrs! So,it was super depressing,and it stressed me out! I'm thinking of going back on this pill,bc I dont wanna get pregnant! I'm just scared it may break my face out again!!
Price paid $30.00
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Helpfulness score of this review: 1
Allison from UCA, Arkansas
May 23, 2008
Pros NONE.
Cons Worse acne, violent mood swings, violent mood swings, VIOLENT MOOD SWINGS!!!
Bottom line I just started Ortho Lo and I have been a raging lunatic. I am generally a happy go lucky person. People come to me when they need a pick me up. Since I started this horrible drug, I have been angry, psychotic and completely out of character. DO NOT TAKE THIS!!
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Helpfulness score of this review: 1
Maria from Philly, PA
May 18, 2008
Pros lost weight, regular periods
Cons ACNE!! anxiety, moodines, yeast infections, low sex drive
Bottom line I was on the Ortho LO for five months for problems with ovarian cysts. Until the pill, my acne was under control. However, on the pill, my skin broke out uncontrollably! nothing I put on my face made a difference! Also, I was an emotional mess!!!! crying, moody, anxious...I definitely would not recommend this pill to anyone. It made my life hell...and it took me awhile to figure out what was the cause of everything. I feel so much better off of this damn pill.
Price paid $35.00
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Helpfulness score of this review: -4
Dawn from Jacksonville
May 12, 2008
Pros havent gotten pregnant
Cons ACNE HORRIBLE,weight gain,because i have an eating disorder i wanted to gain a little weight but it makes me nauseated almost every day, i have mood swings like crazy and my sex drive isnt even the same
Bottom line screw this pill
Price paid $52.00
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Helpfulness score of this review: -1
Anna from not telling
May 11, 2008
Pros knowing i won't get pregnant
Cons you have to remember to take it at the same time daily, (some have to do it hiding it from your parents) AND it stopped my periods alltogether
Bottom line I have been on the pill for 4 years. First it seemed to do some good, but after a few months my body got used to it and all the acne came back. I still stayed on the pill for contraception, but i stopped taking it after 4 years. That was over 3 years ago,and i still dont have a period. I have been to several doctors, all of them giving me pills to start ovulating again, but thats just even more hormones. I would never, never ever even consider taking them again. Maybe my period will never come back and i won;t be able to have children
Price paid $30.00
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Helpfulness score of this review: 7
Anonymous from Victoria, BC
May 10, 2008
Pros Cleared up my acne, no pregnancy, minimal side effects, lighter periods
Cons None!
Bottom line I had really bad acne before going on this, after 6 months my skin is back to normal again. You have to give it a few months to regulate your hormones to notice a change in your skin. Great product!
Price paid $15.00
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Helpfulness score of this review: 1
Lea from WV
May 8, 2008
Pros shorter, lighter periods, less acne, decreased appetite
Cons nausea, vomiting, stomach problems
Bottom line I like this pill, I just don't like throwing up and feeling sick all the time. But at least I haven't gained any weight.
Price paid $50.00
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Helpfulness score of this review: -2

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