Get Informed: Ortho TRI-Cyclen

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Patient Comments about
Ortho TRI-Cyclen

Active Ingredient(s)

Ortho TRI-Cyclen

What does it do?

Ortho TRI-Cyclen

This product is used primarily for oral contraception. It contains a progestin (norgestimate) and an estrogen (ethinylestradiol).

Last Text Update:
 2010-Mar-20 6:50 PM
Last Data Update:
 2010-Mar-20 9:02 PM

Other Names

  • Ortho TRI-Cyclen
  • Ortho Cyclen
  • Trinessa
  • Sprintec
  • TRI-Sprintec
  • Ortho-TRI-Cyclen 28
  • Trinessa-28
  • Mononessa
  • Ortho-TRI-Cyclen 21
  • TRI-Previfem
  • Cilest
  • Previfem

How Safe Is It?

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Average Risk Rating
0: On hold
Pregnancy Category:
X

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
Est US Patients*
804,100
Generic Available
No
OTC Available
No

User Age Distribution*

25

< 21

60

21-39

14

40-59

1

60+

Age (Years)

* Estimated number of US people currently taking Ortho TRI-Cyclen or its active ingredient based on population adjusted patient numbers registered with iGuard.org.

Other Resources

Recent alerts for Ortho TRI-Cyclen

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

Ortho TRI-Cyclen Safety Report

0: On hold

The iGuard risk rating for Ortho TRI-Cyclen is on hold. It means that we're waiting for more patients taking this medication to join iGuard before we can provide a more accurate safety assessment of this product.

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What is Ortho TRI-Cyclen used for?

iGuard is currently tracking more than 5,300 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 79% 6
Irregular/Painful Periods 33% 6
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome 17% 6
Acne 8% 7
Menopausal Symptoms 4% 5

How well does Ortho TRI-Cyclen work?

iGuard regularly polls our more than 5,300 users taking Ortho TRI-Cyclen (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)) using the Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire for Medications (TSQM) . This feedback is continuously updated in tables below for the benefit of the iGuard community. To request scores for specific patient subgroups, please contact research@iguard.org.

Average Satisfaction Score

(out of 10)

Average Effectiveness Score

(out of 10)

76 74
87%
of patients are confident that the good things about Ortho TRI-Cyclen outweigh the bad things.
4%
of patients wish they were told more before they started taking Ortho TRI-Cyclen.

Common Side Effects of Ortho TRI-Cyclen

iGuard regularly polls our more than 5,300 users taking Ortho TRI-Cyclen (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)) to monitor the development and frequency of side-effects. This feedback is continuously updated in tables and graphs below for the benefit of the iGuard community.

25%

25% of patients experience side-effects on Ortho TRI-Cyclen

4%

4% of patients experience signifcant side-effects on Ortho TRI-Cyclen


Most Common Side Effects...

  • 10% High Blood Pressure
  • 5% Nausea/Vomiting
  • 5% Diarrhea
  • 5% Breakthrough Bleeding
  • = 10%

Global Patient Feedback for Ortho TRI-Cyclen ( Post a comment )

Comments, Questions, and Answers
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Question/Comment:

I was recently switched to Mononessa from a different birth control pill, Loestrin 24. There seems to be conflicting information about how long it will take the new pills to become effective. I took the first mononessa on the Sunday I would have started a new pack on my old birth control pills. I've never missed a pill (old brand or new). Am I protected immediately because I've never had a break from the pill or will the brand switch cause the pill to be less effective the first 7 days or the first whole cycle.

33 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States

Posted: 2009-12-23 15:25:25

iGuard Answer/Reply:

It is best to use a back-up method of contraception for the entire first cycle. The estrogen and progesterone components of the two medications are slightly different, and it takes most of the first cycle for the medication to reach the therapeutic, or steady-state, levels in your body.

Posted: 2009-12-26 01:31:20

Question/Comment:

I'm 27 I've been with my husband for 9 years, I'm over weight and my menstrual is very irregular.I was giving tri-previfem b/c to regular my mentrual but I aslo would like to get pregnant what can I do? I just start taken b/c on Nov 1, 09 at the sametime everyday would increase or decrease my chances in getting pregnant? Are Tri-previfem even good pills? Should I take the last row of pills? Its the one without hormones or something like that. I dont know Please help its all new to me. Thank you.

27 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States

Posted: 2009-11-17 08:26:14

iGuard Answer/Reply:

Tri-previfem is a birth control pill that contains a combination of female hormones that prevent ovulation (the release of an egg from an ovary) and prevent pregnancy. Besides preventing pregnancy, birth control pills like Tri-previfem have been shown to help make your periods more regular, decrease blood loss and painful periods (dysmenorrhea), and decrease your risk of ovarian cysts. Taking Tri-previfem will help to regulate your cycles in that you will have a period every 28 days.

The last row of pills are inactive pills and sometimes called, "sugar pills." You can take them in order to stay with your daily routine or not take them, it is completely up to you. If you are currently trying to become pregnant, you need to discuss this with your physician. If you are taking Tri-previfem correctly, it is very unlikely that you will become pregnant. Once you stop taking Tri-previfem, your ovulation will return to normal. As long as medical reasons for your irregular cycles have been ruled out, you will be able to become pregnant.

Posted: 2009-11-21 11:43:20

Question/Comment:

I have been taking ortho cyclen since July of this year. Nothing has ever really gone wrong with it but recently I have been having some really bad anxiety attacks during the night and I cannot sleep. Is this because of the pills? Or is it because of something else?

16 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States

Posted: 2009-10-01 09:17:56

iGuard Answer/Reply:

Any time there is a hormone change, it can affect moods and anxiety. Side effects typically occur when the drug is started, not several months later, but it can happen regardless. Your anxiety and difficulty sleeping may also be related to some other cause. Speak with your doctor and see if he/she wants to change the birth control, or maybe prescribe something for anxiety or insomnia. Some women do much better on one birth control pill than another, and there are many available.

Posted: 2009-11-01 21:47:21

Question/Comment:

I just recently started Tri-Nessa. I've been on it for 4 days now. Ever since day 2, my entire abdomen has been cramped up - from my chest all the way down. It comes in waves and is very painful. I also experience some minor nausea on this medication. I always feel hungry but never want to eat. Is this a part of the side effects of this medication or should I call my doctor? If this is something that will fade with time then I won't even bother with calling the doc.

I was also off of birth control for a month due to switching doctors. I was on YAZ for probably 3 or 4 yrs prior to missing a month's worth of pills and being swtiched to Tri-Nessa. I have a feeling that this is playing a large part in my issues, but wanted to check in with peers. Thank you.

24 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States

Posted: 2009-08-26 09:45:40

Question/Comment:

I just recently started Tri-Nessa. I've been on it for 4 days now. Ever since day 2, my entire abdomen has been cramped up - from my chest all the way down. It comes in waves and is very painful. I also experience some minor nausea on this medication. I always feel hungry but never want to eat. Is this a part of the side effects of this medication or should I call my doctor? If this is something that will fade with time then I won't even bother with calling the doc.

I was also off of birth control for a month due to switching doctors. I was on YAZ for probably 3 or 4 yrs prior to missing a month's worth of pills and being swtiched to Tri-Nessa. I have a feeling that this is playing a large part in my issues, but wanted to check in with peers. Thank you.

24 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States

Posted: 2009-08-26 09:45:23

Answer/Reply:

Gosh - I dont know why it keeps re-posting..... I'm so sorry!!!!

24 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States

Posted: 2009-08-26 09:46:47

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