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Ortho Tri-Cyclen (Birth control) Reviews
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Anonymous
January 17, 2008
| Pros | I have always had to deal with constant acne my whole life thus far (23 now). I went on OTC regular and the first few months did not notice much of a difference and it maybe seemed to get worse. But by the end of month two I am completely clear. |
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| Cons | None really. Might make you worse for the first month and a half, but trust me....its sooo amazing after that first period. I didn't believe people at first about it working b/c I was impatient, but stuck through it b/c my acne was so bad. |
| Bottom line | My skin is completely clear now. I had BAD acne before. Definitely hormonal though. It would lessen and then get bad again right around my period. It is soo amazing to wake up and not have to conceal barely anything on my face b/c of my new clear skin! I love it! I would recommend this to anyone who perhaps used to get regular and cystic acne everyday. It really really works! Just stick through the first two months and you should definitely start to see your skin clear up. It is soo nice to not have to wake up to a new pimple or two everyday. NOTE: I am only supporting OTC regular. I have tried Lo in the past and it had neither postive or negative results. And do not try the generic either...I hear it is not the same as the OTC regular. |
| Recommended | Yes |
| Price paid | $31.99 |
M. from Phoenix, AZ
January 17, 2008
| Pros | Prevents pregnanacy, regulates periods |
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| Cons | Gave me the worst acne I have ever had in my life. I was unhappy all the time and on some days, I didn't even want to leave the house. |
| Bottom line | My OB/GYN switched my BC prescription to the Lo version for the health benefits of having less estrogen. I didn't experience any drastic changes at first, but I eventually developed the WORST cystic acne. I consulted a dermatologist, not thinking that it was the BC pills since I had been on the regular Ortho Tri Cyclen for several years. He tried a gammut of treatments on me and finally resorted to giving me to option to try Accutane. I refused this option due to the severe side effects and possible birth defects. As a 26 year old, I dealt with embarrasing acne for 3 years. I tried all available washes, peels, ect. both expensive and not-- nothing worked. I don't know why I didn't think of it earlier, but I decided to switch back to the regular Ortho Tri Cyclen as another means to try to fix this problem. I couldn't be more amazed. Two weeks after switching, my skin is like velvet and is totally clear. |
| Recommended | No |
| Price paid | $10.00 |
Lizzie from Salt Lake City, UT
January 14, 2008
| Pros | No pregnancy. |
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| Cons | Made it through middle school and high school with maybe 3 zits. Now that I've been on Tri Cyclen for 6 months, I'm breaking out like crazy and I'm 22. Also, inability to lose weight when I used to drop so quickly. |
| Bottom line | In search of another birth control method. Either another pill or an IUD. It seems to clear up skin in other cases so I'd say to start it but switch later on if you're experiencing the same thing I am. ** I get mine from planned parenthood and it only costs $15.00/month. |
| Recommended | Yes |
| Price paid | $15.00 |
Peyton from Phoenix
January 14, 2008
| Pros | NONE |
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| Cons | IT MADE ME BREAK OUT SO BAD AROUND THE 3RD MOUNTH. WORKED WELL AT FIRST BUT THEN GAVE ME REALLY BAD CYSTIC ACNE ON MY CHECKS. THEY LEFT REALLY BAD RED SCARS. |
| Bottom line | I WOULDNT RECCOMENT THIS PRODUCT. I SWITCHED TO ORTHO TRICYCTLEN FROM MY OTHER BIRTH CONTROL ORTHO NOVUMM. THAT A A HUGE MISTAKE. I HAD NEVER REALLY HAD THAT BAD OF ACNE OR SCARS. BUT AFTER TAKING THIS I BROKE OUT SO BAD, LIKE NEVER BEFORE. AFTER GETTING OFF THIS BIRTH CONTROL MY SKIN CLEARED UP AGAIN. BUT IT TOOK AROUND 2 MONTHS. NOW I AM LEFT WITH HORRIBLE ACNE SCARS. |
| Recommended | No |
| Price paid | $15.00 |
melissa from willoughby, oh
January 14, 2008
| Pros | not pregnatnt, clear skin, shorter periods, hardly no pms symptoms |
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| Cons | none until i was switched to otc lo, then i had to go off it cuz i started clotting. |
| Bottom line | i loved the regular otc. i was on it for years. i wouldnt have changed except the local planned parent hood stopped using it, they switched me to the otc lo, and it was great until i started clotting after only a couple of months. |
| Recommended | Yes |
| Price paid | $1.00 |
leah from orlando florida
January 10, 2008
| Pros | not pregnant. regular period. lost alittle weight |
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| Cons | went crazy with emtions. did not help my acne |
| Bottom line | i would not reccommend this pill. |
| Recommended | No |
| Price paid | $10.00 |
Dee from Ontario, Canada.
January 10, 2008
| Pros | Prevents pregnancy, regulated my periods. |
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| Cons | None to note personally. |
| Bottom line | I have had absolutely no problems with Tri-Cyclen for the nearly 3 years that I have been on it so far. I have actually lost weight since being on it. As well, I had moderately bad skin before going on this pill and shortly after starting it, it completely cleared up and has treated me quite well ever since. From personal experience, at least, I highly recommend it. |
| Recommended | Yes |
| Price paid | $1.00 |
Danielle from IDAHO
January 2, 2008
| Pros | jumped a cup size in my boobs, shorter periods, clearer skin, no pregnancy!! |
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| Cons | EMOTIONAL breakdowns that come out of no where, bloating, upset stomach if i do not eat, change in appetitite (increased) |
| Bottom line | I have been on this pill before when i was 15 (i am now 21) and overall i think its a good pill, but the emotional breakdowns and bloating are sometimes too much to handle. The bloating seems to never go away!! anyone else experianced this? Plus, my periods have been very short compared to normal and VERY light. Not sure if this is completely normal with being on the pill. |
| Recommended | Yes |
| Price paid | $30.00 |
caitlyn from austin, tx
January 2, 2008
| Pros | no babies,lighter periods, no cramps |
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| Cons | didn't help acne AT ALL, moodiness, bloating, weight gain |
| Bottom line | I started taking OTC Lo to help my acne.... and it did NOT work.... the only thing it did is make my period lighter. I gained 15 lbs in my first couple months of using it and my breast did not change at all. |
| Recommended | No |
| Price paid | $50.00 |
anonymous from temecula, CA
January 1, 2008
| Pros | regular periods, bigger chestial region :) |
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| Cons | broke out like crazy then evened out a little but overall acne is worse off. |
| Bottom line | wouldn't recommend it unless it is necessary as a contraceptive-- not for acne. it is pricey as well so free clinics would also be the only way to go |
| Recommended | No |
| Price paid | $60.00 |
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