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Ortho-cept

Desogestrel + Ethinyl estradiol

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5.2  Effectiveness
5.8  Side Effects
5.3  Holistic Benefits

RateADrug users have reported 8 Ortho-cept side effects and 3 Ortho-cept benefits.

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Effectiveness of Ortho-cept by Condition
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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being
Since taking Ortho-cept, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:
Effect on:Much WorseWorseNo ChangeBetterMuch Better
Appetite 2.7% 13.5% 64.9% 16.2% 2.7%
Balance/Equilibrium 0% 2.7% 91.9% 5.4% 0%
Blood Pressure 0% 2.7% 97.3% 0% 0%
Breathing 0% 2.7% 86.5% 10.8% 0%
Confidence 0% 2.7% 86.5% 10.8% 0%
Coordination/Motor Skills 0% 2.7% 97.3% 0% 0%
Digestion 2.7% 5.4% 83.8% 8.1% 0%
Emotional Well-being 2.7% 10.8% 64.9% 18.9% 2.7%
Energy 5.4% 16.2% 56.8% 13.5% 8.1%
Eyesight 0% 5.4% 91.9% 2.7% 0%
Memory 0% 5.4% 86.5% 5.4% 2.7%
Mental Clarity 0% 5.4% 81.1% 13.5% 0%
Pain 2.7% 8.1% 83.8% 5.4% 0%
Patience 0% 13.5% 67.6% 10.8% 8.1%
Sexual Health 2.7% 16.2% 64.9% 5.4% 10.8%
Skin Complexion 5.3% 13.2% 60.5% 15.8% 5.3%
Sleep 0% 13.5% 70.3% 13.5% 2.7%
Stress Level 2.7% 13.5% 67.6% 10.8% 5.4%
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Commonly Reported Ortho-cept Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Acne 80% 6.7% 0% 13.3% 0%
Allergic Reaction 97.1% 2.9% 0% 0% 0%
Anxiety 73.7% 15.8% 5.3% 5.3% 0%
Blurred Vision 89.5% 5.3% 5.3% 0% 0%
Breast Tenderness 52.9% 23.5% 8.8% 8.8% 5.9%
Breathing Difficulties 89.5% 5.3% 5.3% 0% 0%
Change in Sex Drive 48.5% 18.2% 15.2% 9.1% 9.1%
Cold Symptoms 78.9% 10.5% 10.5% 0% 0%
Confusion 94.7% 5.3% 0% 0% 0%
Depression 79.4% 8.8% 8.8% 2.9% 0%
Diarrhea 94.7% 5.3% 0% 0% 0%
Dizziness 82.4% 8.8% 5.9% 0% 2.9%
Drowsiness 89.5% 0% 5.3% 5.3% 0%
Fatigue 52.9% 14.7% 17.6% 5.9% 8.8%
Gas 63.2% 10.5% 15.8% 10.5% 0%
Headache 64.7% 11.8% 11.8% 8.8% 2.9%
High Blood Pressure 93.3% 6.7% 0% 0% 0%
Insomnia 94.7% 0% 0% 5.3% 0%
Irregular Bleeding 61.3% 22.6% 6.5% 6.5% 3.2%
Irregular Heartbeat 89.5% 5.3% 5.3% 0% 0%
Mood Swings 50% 11.8% 23.5% 8.8% 5.9%
Muscle Cramping 78.9% 10.5% 10.5% 0% 0%
Nausea 67.6% 26.5% 2.9% 2.9% 0%
Redness 0% 0% 0% 100% 0%
Sensitivity to Light 84.2% 15.8% 0% 0% 0%
Sexual Dysfunction 84.2% 5.3% 0% 5.3% 5.3%
Stomach Ache 73.7% 21.1% 0% 5.3% 0%
Yeast Infection 90.9% 0% 3% 3% 3%
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Less Commonly Reported Ortho-cept Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Abdominal Pain 60% 20% 13.3% 6.7% 0%
Anxiety 66.7% 13.3% 6.7% 13.3% 0%
Blurred Vision 93.3% 0% 6.7% 0% 0%
Breathing Difficulties 93.3% 0% 6.7% 0% 0%
Change in Weight 61.8% 20.6% 11.8% 5.9% 0%
Chest Pain 93.9% 6.1% 0% 0% 0%
Eye / Vision Problems 97.1% 2.9% 0% 0% 0%
Irregular Bleeding 0% 50% 50% 0% 0%
Irregular Periods (women) 80% 13.3% 0% 6.7% 0%
Numbing Sensation 93.9% 6.1% 0% 0% 0%
Pain in Limbs 93.9% 3% 3% 0% 0%
Reduced Libido 87.5% 0% 0% 12.5% 0%
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Episodes since taking Ortho-cept
Since taking Ortho-cept Rate a Drug survey participants reported these episodes:
Auto Accident 2.9%
Hospitalization 1%
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User Comments about Ortho-cept
27 Feb 2013 I have been on Orthocept for about 6 months now. I've never had issues with anxiety or depression before, but since takin this pill I've had an awful time dealing with my emotions. I'm not 100% positive that this is the cause of my depression, but I honestly have nothing bad going on in my life and no reason to be feeling his way. I made an appointment with my doctor for his week and I'm hoping to get off the pill and stay off it. I just want my body to get back to its natural state because I think this stuff is really messing with my mind.
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25 Sep 2012 Well let me start out By saying before I started taking this pill i did my research and saw the negative comments and told myself, everyone reacts differently to pills and that ill give it a try. I thought im pretty sure ill be back to give a good review..well thats what I thought...I've been on orthocept for 6+ months now . The first 2-3 months were fine, no spotting, no moodiness, no loss of sex drive, my acne cleared up, my boobs got bigger and then all that changed! I have recently been having irregular bleeding for the past 5 weeks.. I'm moody as all hell, I have NO sex drive whatsoever, I seriously have to force myself to get out of bed and all I want to do is nap all day. This pill has seriously just taken my "normal" life from me. I am going to my doctor and getting a different pill. I would NOT recommend this pill to anyone.
   —Posted by GoodbyeOrtho-cept
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18 Mar 2012 I've been on ortho cept for a month and as birth control it is reliable but I have neck pains and bad headaches daily now I also get cramps all throughout the month now and am sleeping around twelve hours a day before ortho cept I slept eight. I'm easily aggravated and annoyed alot more I've also experienced dark red/brownish spotting and minor back pains. On the plus side I'm gaining weight but for whatever reason, only in my butt and breasts so I'm ok with this lol. All the side effects suck though:/
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03 Sep 2011 I hate it. I've been on it for about 5 months and I've been experiencing horrible mood swings. My periods are lighter but irregular and my sex drive has completely vanished. Even my husband wants me to change BC. Its horrible! I can't go a single day without crying about something stupid or getting angry. I'm constantly bloted and I get migraines every day now. I have very low energy levels and getting me out of bed is like pulling teeth. I'm in perpetual PMS.
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26 Apr 2011 After 9 months Its an effective birth control, but I have severe acne that never goes away(Ive never had acne in my life not even as a teen), im always bloated with light nausea, Ive had multiple yeast infections which Id never had before BC, I sleep at least 10 hours per night and have bad cramps with my period. The periods are light and predictable but uncomfortable cramps and breast 'growth'.
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