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Read user comments about the side effects, benefits, and effectiveness of Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo Oral.

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Condition: Birth Control
4/26/2013 8:55:20 PM

Reviewer: heretohelp, 19-24 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 5

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 4

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 4

Comment:
I took Ortho Tri Lo for 2 years & I found that it to be effective. The downside however, was weight gain -- rougly 10-15 pounds & that included breast growth (a full cup size.)I also battled acne, which I never had before. The weight is hard to kick once you start the pill. Since Ive been off it, my breats shrunk and Ive shead some of the boat. It I am currently trying Implanon (Arm Implan ... Show Full Comment

Condition: Birth Control
3/18/2013 2:05:11 PM

Reviewer: BRAYbray, 13-18 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 4

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 2

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 2

Comment:
My first month of taking this, I got 2 periods! Both were heavy. The second month, I got my period about a week and a half late. I thought something was wrong with me. It has made me very moody and depressed. I want to switch off of it!

Condition: Birth Control
2/11/2013 1:41:57 PM

Reviewer: 19-24 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 5

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 5

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 5

Comment:
I used Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo for over 2 years and had no problems with it. I currently switched due to my insurance not covering it anymore, but wish I could have kept using it! The only effect I got from taking this birth control was an increase in breast size. My period took almost 2 months to come back after I stopped taking them, but apparently that's nothing abnormal. I hope the pills I just st ... Show Full Comment

Condition: Birth Control
1/30/2013 5:19:49 PM

Reviewer: Rachele, 25-34 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 5

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 5

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 5

Comment:
Today I bought tri-sprintec because ortho tri cyclen lo, the pill that I have used for years, is now out of my price range because I no longer have insurance. I was nervous about taking a new pill so I wanted to look at what people were saying about it. Many of the comments were negative, so I decided to look at Ortho tri cyclen lo comments. Again, almost all were negative. Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo ... Show Full Comment

Condition: Birth Control
1/20/2013 1:12:13 PM

Reviewer: 25-34 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 3

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 1

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 1

Comment:
The otl has been effective in the use of birth control. I have taken the pill for 3months and have experienced weight gain (about 10lbs), moodiness and depression, headaches, and more frequent periods. I was on yaz before this and would love to go back. i would not recommend this pill to anyone.

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