ORTHOTRICYCLEN Drug Interactions, ORTHOTRICYCLEN Side Effects and ORTHOTRICYCLEN Patient Reviews

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Facts & Figures	Effectiveness	Discussion

MEDICATION SAFETY CHECK

The average iGuard risk rating for Ortho TRI-Cyclen is BLUE. It means that Ortho TRI-Cyclen normally has a low risk of serious or long-term side effects if used under normal medical supervision.

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Why do patients use Ortho TRI-Cyclen?

iGuard.org is currently tracking more than 4,110 patients that use Ortho TRI-Cyclen (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)). Use the table below to learn why iGuard users take this product; click on any underlined condition to get information on other medications used for treatment.

DISEASE / CONDITION	%	AVERAGE SEVERITY
BIRTH CONTROL	85%
IRREGULAR/PAINFUL PERIODS	33%
ACNE	<5%

How well does Ortho TRI-Cyclen work?

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Average Satisfaction Score (out of 10)
Average Effectiveness Score (out of 10)

99%

of patients are confident that the good things about Ortho TRI-Cyclen outweigh the bad things.

What do iGuard.org users wish they were told before starting this product?

% patients who wished they learned more before starting

11% of patients taking OrthoTRICyclen wish they were told more about this product before they started it.

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ABOUT Ortho TRI-Cyclen
Active Drug(s):	Ethinylestradiol with Norgestimate
WHAT DOES IT DO?
This product is used primarily for oral contraception. It contains a progestin (norgestimate) and an estrogen (ethinylestradiol).

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HOW SAFE IS IT?

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BLACK BOX WARNING

This product has a black box warning relating to the increased risk of cardiovascular events in women who also smoke.

FACTS & FIGURES
Date Approved	29 Dec 1989
US Pts on Drug 2007	4,440,443
Generic Available	YES
OTC Available	NO

What side-effects do iGuard.org users commonly report for Ortho TRI-Cyclen?

26% of patients experience side-effects on Ortho TRI-Cyclen

< 1% of patients experience SIGNIFICANT side-effects on Ortho TRI-Cyclen

MOST COMMON SIDE EFFECTS...

	WEIGHT GAIN
	MOOD SWINGS
	NAUSEA
	DRY MOUTH
	DEPRESSION
	WEIGHT LOSS
	BREAKTHROUGH BLEEDING
	BLOATING

= 10%

Recent alerts for Ortho TRI-Cyclen

There have been no alerts regarding Ortho TRI-Cyclen during the past year.

Drug Comments for Ortho TRI-Cyclen (Ethinylestradiol with Norgestimate)

Comments, Questions, and Answers

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Question/Comment:

Does it mean that I'm pregnant if I miss a period while on the pill?

17 year old female
Posted: 2008-10-26 10:50:38 Rating:

Answer/Reply:

No it doesnt it just mean that your pill is regulating your period. If you didnt miss any of your pills then you wont be pregnant, If have missed a pill try taking one in the morning then the other you missed in the afternoon. And that will prevent you from getting pregnant. If you go 2months without an period, please schedule an appt with your Gyn Dr. Also some b/c pills sometimes take away your period.

22 year old female
Posted: 2008-12-22 16:23:22 Rating:

Question/Comment:

I just started my third month of generic Ortho-Cyclen. The first two months were awful. I had breakthrough bleeding 5 to 7 days early, lasted 12 to 14 days and was heavy. When I called to ask the Dr. about it, his nurse said this is typical and I should wait it out. She said if I changed formulations now, I would probably experience the same thing. So I'm waiting it out but will keep you posted.

40 year old female
Posted: 2008-08-30 10:03:02 Rating:

Answer/Reply:

Doesn't matter what brand of birth control pills you take,you will have some break through bleeding for the first 3 months or so.I have tried several brands and had the same problem.
Some pills have more male hormones in them and can cause your skin to break out.Also some of them have different estrogens and progesterone in them.You have to talk to your doctor and find one that works with your body chemistry.There is no perfect solution.
Always take your pill at the same time each day or each night.
Make sure you take your pill with a full glass of water.
Also some things lower the effectiveness of the birth control pill.Go online and educate yourself on what things not to take at the same time as your pill.
These are some of the things that will help your body adjust to the pill.
Wish you the best.

37 year old female
Posted: 2008-10-02 20:41:13 Rating:

Question/Comment:

Never take this at the same time as Lamictal. The interactions are fairly severe. If you take it at least 3-4 hours apart, then it only decreases the effectiveness of Lamictal by half. This is buried in the Lamictal study report!

29 year old female
Posted: 2008-03-18 12:31:04 Rating:

Question/Comment:

be aware of the side effects and be aware that they usually happen every month, not just the first month as i was previously told

28 year old female
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00 Rating:

Question/Comment:

Double Dosage of Lamictal and NEVER take them at the same time!

29 year old female
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00 Rating:

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