Ortho Tri-Cyclen (Birth control) Reviews

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Anonymous, Florida Apr 28th, 2007 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: havent really seen any improvement, and i have been taking it for 6 weeks now ... Cons: i think my acne has worsened Bottom Line: hi, im 17 my problem is kind of diff, since it's not just about the acne, i actually have polyistic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). My skin was flawless before i started my menstrual cycle (13 years old),and even a year after that my skin seemed fine and then all of a sudden i started getting acne, very moderate though, i would only get like 1 or 2 sometimes even 3 pimples, but just last year i started having acne a bit more then i did before, and it seemed like it was leaving scars, i also started getting facial hair ( as in the hair on my face and body grew). I was going crazy becouase i didnt know why all this was happening. So i went to the doc and according to my results she said i had PCOS, and that my hormones were just imbalanced, so now im on OCT Reg. and i hope evrything works out, i really dont care about the acne much, but the excess hair needs to go, n even worse my periods need to get regular again, cuz i really dont want any pregnancy prob's in the future! Usage: Reviewer has used this item for a few weeks. Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Anonymous, Kansas City, MO Apr 22nd, 2007 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: Provided birth control with only moderate weight gain Cons: made my acne spread like wildfire. WORST ACNE OF MY WHOLE LIFE!! Bottom Line: I first tried regular OTC in hopes that it would work for my moderate acne like the commercials proclaimed. Before I realized it, I had zits in places that I didn't know you could get them!!! and we aren't talking just whiteheads. I am talking serious, pussy cysts. So of course after those 3 months of hell, I switched, and this time gave OTC low a try. Now I don't have cysts, but I have horrible acne on my back that I never used to have!!! No matter what medicine I try to get rid of the zits, nothing worked. So I decided to go off of OTC low and what do you know? NO ZITS. Now I am looking for a brand of birth control that doesn't cause this kind of side effect. Recommended: No Usage: Reviewer has used this item for about a year. Price Paid: 20.00 Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

danielle, LA, Ca Apr 17th, 2007 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: no babies Cons: weight gain, awful acne, spot bleeding Bottom Line: My acne went from being mild to severe within the first month of taking OTC Lo. Very frustrating. Recommended: No Usage: danielle has used this item for a few months. Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

danielle, las vegas Apr 9th, 2007 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: cleared my skin while i was using it Cons: no sex drive, depression, and HORRIBLE AFTERMAT Bottom Line: THE AFTERMATH OF YASMIN 28 IS MAKING ME SEVERLY DEPRESSED I NEVER USED TO BREAK OUT UNTIL I STOPPED TAKING BIRTH CONTROL. NOW I CANT GET MY SKIN TO CLEAR UP I HATE THE THOUGHT OF HAVING SOMETHING UNNATTURAL IN MY BODY. Recommended: No Price Paid: 30.00 Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Julia, Washington, DC Mar 26th, 2007 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: No babies, breasts increased one cup size, no mood swings Cons: Didn't affect my skin at all (I was hoping for improvement), I still get cramps and bloating as I did without the pill Bottom Line: I used to take OTC and now take OTC Lo. OTC helped my acne; OTC Lo doesn't, which is ok because I'm taking an Clindamycin/Adapalene combo for my face and my skin looks better than it ever did on OTC. I like OTC Lo because it has kept me from becoming pregnant without causing any of the really bad side effects (mood problems, decreased sex drive, headaches) that I've had with previous pills. Recommended: Yes Price Paid: 35.00 Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Anonymous, pa, usa Mar 24th, 2007 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Cons: made my skin much much much worse. Well into month three my skin looks worse than it ever has in my life. No very pleased. Bottom Line: I used this for years and it worked great. My hormones changed after kids and now it's a nightmare for me. Recommended: No Usage: Reviewer has used this item for a few months. Price Paid: 42.00 Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Kathy, Ky Mar 23rd, 2007 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: Helped with acne, shorter periods, I know when my period will start, less cramps Cons: weight gain, a couple times Ive fealt quease afterward, mood swings Bottom Line: When I first got on the pill 4 years ago my periods were irregular, skipping months have two in a few weeks time, lasting anywhere from 3-14 days! My cramps would have me doubled over in pain crying, I couldnt take it so I got on the pill. Within the first month things were much better, and since I've been on it my period starts on the exact same day and lasts 6 days, my cramps are minimal and usually goes away with asprin. Recommended: Yes Price Paid: 40.00 Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Anonymous, central, pa Mar 16th, 2007 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: It's great for cramps and it cleared my acne in the past. Cons: expensive for me ($43 month) and it's not working this time yet Bottom Line: I used this before having kids and it was fantastic! My skin was fine for years. Then I started Trinessa (worst drug ever made) and got sick, cramps, spotting, horrible acne, depression...I just went back on OTC brand for two months and my skin is just as bad if not worse. My derm said keep waiting b/c it might take another month or so. I'm praying it does work and if not does anyone have another recommendation for me in the pill? Recommended: Yes Usage: Reviewer has used this item for a few months. Price Paid: 43.00 Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Krista, Nebraska Mar 10th, 2007 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: Cleared my acne for awhile, made my period regular Cons: My acne is bad again! ugh! Bottom Line: I don't get it? For a LONG time my birth control helped my acne A LOT! My skin went from being bad to almost perfect..and now my skin is horrible again. I've been on the pill for over 4 years. I don't understand why it helped it so much and then backfired on me? Does it quit helping acne after a certain time of taking it or what? Price Paid: 30.00 Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Heidi, Chandler, AZ Mar 6th, 2007 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: Love the fact that I know when my period will be. I tolerate the pill well and have been on it now for 2 years+. Cons: I gained weight, although I also gained bigger boobs...which is ok with me! I don't notice a big change in it helping with my acne. Bottom Line: Great birth control pill, easily tolerated with mild to no side effects. Possible to gain weight and doesn't seem to control acne the way promised. Recommended: Yes Price Paid: 50.00 Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

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