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Ortho Tri-Cyclen

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6.6
6.5  Effectiveness
5.1  Side Effects
6  Holistic Benefits
RateADrug users have reported 7 side effects and 2 holistic benefits for this medication.
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Treatment Information
Ortho Tri-Cyclen is a combination oral contraceptive containing the progestational compound norgestimate and the estrogenic compound ethinyl estradiol.

Each white tablet contains progestational compound, norgestimate, oxime, and estrogenic compound, and ethinyl estradiol. Inactive ingredients include lactose, magnesium stearate, and pregelatinized corn starch.

Each light blue tablet contains progestational compound norgestimate, estrogenic compound, and ethinyl estradiol. Inactive ingredients include FD & C Blue No. 2 Aluminum Lake, lactose, magnesium stearate, and pregelatinized corn starch.

Each blue tablet contains progestational compound norgestimate, estrogenic compound, and ethinyl estradiol. Inactive ingredients include FD & C Blue No. 2 Aluminum Lake, lactose, magnesium stearate, and pregelatinized corn starch.

Each green tablet contains only inert ingredients, as follows: D & C Yellow No. 10 Aluminum Lake, FD & C Blue No. 2 Aluminum Lake, lactose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose and pregelatinized corn starch.
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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being
Since taking Ortho Tri-Cyclen, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:
Effect on:Much WorseWorseNo ChangeBetterMuch Better
Appetite 5.7% 11.5% 75.9% 5.7% 1.1%
Balance/Equilibrium 2.4% 3.6% 91.7% 1.2% 1.2%
Blood Pressure 2.4% 1.2% 96.3% 0% 0%
Breathing 2.4% 2.4% 94% 1.2% 0%
Confidence 2.3% 9.1% 84.1% 4.5% 0%
Coordination/Motor Skills 2.4% 0% 95.2% 2.4% 0%
Digestion 3.5% 7% 86% 3.5% 0%
Emotional Well-being 10% 22.2% 52.2% 14.4% 1.1%
Energy 4.5% 14.8% 73.9% 6.8% 0%
Eyesight 2.4% 3.6% 92.9% 1.2% 0%
Memory 2.3% 4.6% 92% 1.1% 0%
Mental Clarity 3.4% 11.5% 82.8% 2.3% 0%
Pain 4.7% 5.9% 84.7% 4.7% 0%
Patience 5.8% 15.1% 79.1% 0% 0%
Sexual Health 5.7% 5.7% 63.6% 19.3% 5.7%
Skin Complexion 3.3% 10% 44.4% 25.6% 16.7%
Sleep 3.5% 9.3% 84.9% 1.2% 1.2%
Stress Level 4.5% 18.2% 70.5% 6.8% 0%
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Commonly Reported Side Effects Ratings
RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Acne 79.5% 8.4% 8.4% 1.2% 2.4%
Allergic Reaction 98.8% 0% 1.2% 0% 0%
Anxiety 50% 50% 0% 0% 0%
Breast Tenderness 51.2% 31.4% 9.3% 4.7% 3.5%
Change in Libido / Sex Drive 67.4% 13.5% 9% 3.4% 6.7%
Depression 70.5% 13.6% 3.4% 9.1% 3.4%
Dizziness 78.8% 9.4% 7.1% 2.4% 2.4%
Fatigue 71.9% 12.4% 5.6% 3.4% 6.7%
Headache 71.3% 11.5% 6.9% 6.9% 3.4%
High Blood Pressure 92.6% 2.5% 2.5% 0% 2.5%
Irregular Bleeding 71% 9.7% 3.2% 9.7% 6.5%
Mood Swings 54.4% 13.3% 16.7% 10% 5.6%
Nausea 73.3% 12.8% 8.1% 3.5% 2.3%
Stomach Ache 50% 50% 0% 0% 0%
Yeast Infection 85.5% 6% 3.6% 2.4% 2.4%
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Other Possible Side Effects Ratings
RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Abdominal Cramping 58% 19.3% 14.8% 5.7% 2.3%
Anxiety 77.4% 8.3% 4.8% 4.8% 4.8%
Benign Liver Tumor 98.8% 0% 0% 0% 1.2%
Blurred Vision 89.2% 6% 1.2% 1.2% 2.4%
Breast Cancer 97.5% 1.2% 0% 0% 1.2%
Breathing Difficulties 93.8% 1.2% 2.5% 0% 2.5%
Cervical Cancer 96.2% 1.2% 0% 0% 2.5%
Change in Weight 55.2% 26.4% 9.2% 5.7% 3.4%
Chest Pain 91.5% 3.7% 2.4% 0% 2.4%
Diabetes 97.5% 0% 0% 0% 2.5%
Eye / Vision Problems 92.5% 5% 0% 1.2% 1.2%
Irregular Bleeding 70.6% 17.6% 9.8% 2% 0%
Irregular Periods 79.5% 8.4% 6% 3.6% 2.4%
Numbing Sensation 93.8% 1.2% 2.5% 0% 2.5%
Pain in Limbs 88% 7.2% 1.2% 1.2% 2.4%
Thrombosis (Blood Clotting) 96.2% 1.2% 0% 0% 2.5%
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Episodes since taking Ortho Tri-Cyclen
Since taking Ortho Tri-Cyclen Rate a Drug survey participants reported these episodes:
Auto Accident 1.1%
Hallucination 1.1%
Seizure 1.1%
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User Comments about Ortho Tri-Cyclen
04 Mar 2010 I am 17, and have been on Ortho tri-cyclen since i was 15. I really like it, except that it is hard to remember to take, and i have had many pregnancy scares. I have an appointment to get mirena, but aftrer looking at reviews, I am considering cancelling my appointment. I've been looking into the different kinds of birth controls, and so far, i seem to have been on the right one. The key to this drug though, is to take it everyday. Otherwise, it can cause nausea, or bloating, irregular periods, and isn't as effective in preventing pregnancy. i would strongly suggest this, to anyone, who will be responsible enought o remember to take it everyday. And as a side note, I dont always take mine at the SAME time everyday, and so far, i haven't gotten pregnant, and my boyfriend and I hardly use any other protection.
   —Posted by Anonymous
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21 Feb 2010 I have taken this for 1 year and it had went really good, i went for my annual check-up last week and Saturday i started my cycle 9 to 10 days early. First time anything like this has happened, my boyfriend and i have had unprotected sex besides me taking my birth control, i took a pregnancy test but it was negative, i dont know what is happening. My bleeding is off and on light and heavy, a brownish red in color but i have followed all instructions, take pill everyday same time and i have never missed a day! ANYONE HAVE COMMENTS OF WHAT I SHOULD DO? OR HOW I SHOULD HANDLE THIS?
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27 Jan 2010 Since going on this pill, I developed SI Joint Dysfunction. I didn't think the pill had any affect on it, but I went off it for 3 months and had relief of my symptoms. Not complete recovery, but much better. Then I went back on TriCyclen and three days later the severe pain came back. I took the pill for another week without relief. Then, I decided to stop the pill and the pain subsided. I'm about to try the pill one more time for confirmation of the symptoms.
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26 Jan 2010 I was put on Ortho Tri-Cyclen as an attempt to regulate my menstrual cycle and hopefully to help lessen the intense, almost debilitating cramps I experienced every month. It helped with no side effects for me, and also had the added benefit of clearing up my acne, which I hadn't expected.
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25 Aug 2009 I have been taking ortho tricyclen for almost a month. The only major side effects that I have had is nausea during the first week. I take the pill at night before going to bed. I have started eating a few crackers with the pill and no more nausea...works like a charm. Other side effects are slight abdominal cramping as well as mild breast tenderness (nothing major). I am not sexually active yet (getting married soon :) so I cannot comment yet on the pills effectiveness. I have noticed that cervical mucus is different compared to not being on the pill.
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