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6.5
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Depo-SubQ Provera 10 6 0 1 Rate it
Junel 10 6 7.2 1 Rate it
Low-Ogestrel 10 6 4.46 1 Rate it
Lynestrenol 10 8.04 3.78 1 Rate it
Microgestin 10 6 2.45 1 Rate it
Ortho Tri-Cyclen 6.92 5.93 3.66 53 Rate it
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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 1.9% 11.1% 75.9% 9.3% 1.9%
Balance/Equilibrium 0% 3.9% 92.2% 2% 2%
Blood Pressure 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Breathing 0% 2% 96% 2% 0%
Confidence 0% 10.9% 83.6% 5.5% 0%
Coordination/Motor Skills 0% 0% 96.1% 3.9% 0%
Digestion 0% 5.7% 88.7% 5.7% 0%
Emotional Well-being 10.5% 15.8% 52.6% 19.3% 1.8%
Energy Level 1.8% 12.7% 76.4% 9.1% 0%
Eyesight 0% 2% 96.1% 2% 0%
Memory 1.9% 5.6% 90.7% 1.9% 0%
Mental Clarity 0% 11.1% 85.2% 3.7% 0%
Patience 3.8% 17% 79.2% 0% 0%
Quality of Sleep 1.9% 5.7% 88.7% 1.9% 1.9%
Sensitivity to Pain 1.9% 3.8% 88.5% 5.8% 0%
Sexual Health 1.8% 3.6% 60% 25.5% 9.1%
Skin Complexion 0% 5.3% 45.6% 31.6% 17.5%
Stress Level 1.8% 16.4% 74.5% 7.3% 0%
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Commonly Reported Side Effects Ratings
RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Acne 86% 10% 4% 0% 0%
Allergic Reaction 97.9% 0% 2.1% 0% 0%
Anxiety 50% 50% 0% 0% 0%
Breast Tenderness 47.2% 41.5% 7.5% 1.9% 1.9%
Change in Libido / Sex Drive 64.3% 17.9% 10.7% 3.6% 3.6%
Depression 74.5% 10.9% 5.5% 7.3% 1.8%
Dizziness 78.8% 11.5% 7.7% 1.9% 0%
Fatigue 73.2% 12.5% 3.6% 5.4% 5.4%
Headache 75.9% 9.3% 5.6% 7.4% 1.9%
High Blood Pressure 97.9% 0% 2.1% 0% 0%
Mood Swings 52.6% 15.8% 17.5% 10.5% 3.5%
Nausea 71.7% 15.1% 11.3% 1.9% 0%
Stomach Ache 50% 50% 0% 0% 0%
Yeast Infection 86% 8% 2% 4% 0%
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Other Possible Side Effects Ratings
RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Abdominal Cramping 58.2% 20% 20% 1.8% 0%
Anxiety 82.4% 5.9% 5.9% 2% 3.9%
Blurred Vision 92% 6% 2% 0% 0%
Breathing Difficulties 97.9% 0% 2.1% 0% 0%
Change in Weight 61.1% 25.9% 9.3% 1.9% 1.9%
Chest Pain 93.9% 4.1% 2% 0% 0%
Eye / Vision Problems 95.7% 4.3% 0% 0% 0%
Irregular Bleeding 69.4% 18.4% 10.2% 2% 0%
Irregular Periods 84% 6% 8% 2% 0%
Numbing Sensation 97.9% 0% 2.1% 0% 0%
Pain in Limbs 90% 6% 2% 2% 0%
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Episodes since taking Ortho Tri-Cyclen
Since taking Ortho Tri-Cyclen Rate a Drug survey participants reported these episodes:
Chest Pain 3.2%
Fainting / dizzy spell 6.5%
Hair Loss 3.2%
Personality Change 8.1%
Severe Pain 1.6%
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User Comments about Ortho Tri-Cyclen
23 Jun 2009 weight gain 10-15 pounds
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23 Jun 2009 My period never starts untill 3 days into the placebos which can sometimes be alarming. A week before my period, I tend to break out, increase breat tenderness and am irritated. I also have severe cramping 2 weeks before
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23 Jun 2009 I am taking ortho tri-cyclen lo and despise the side effects if you do not take it at the same time everyday. Spotting is a big pain!
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23 Jun 2009 it is expensive if you don't have health insurance. $40-60 per month
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23 Jun 2009 I took it for acne, but my face didn't improve at all; in fact, it seemed to get even oilier.
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