Get Informed: Ortho TRI-Cyclen
ORTHO TRI-CYCLEN Safety Report
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.
What is ORTHO TRI-CYCLEN used for?
iGuard.org is currently tracking more than 4,250 patients who are using Ortho TRI-Cyclen for the following reasons:
| DISEASE / CONDITION | % | AVERAGE SEVERITY |
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| BIRTH CONTROL | 77% |
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| IRREGULAR/PAINFUL PERIODS | 37% |
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| ACNE | 2% |
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| POLYCYSTIC OVARIAN SYNDROME | 2% |
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How well does ORTHO TRI-CYCLEN work?
iGuard.org regularly polls our more than 4,250 users taking Ortho TRI-Cyclen 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.
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Common Side Effects of ORTHO TRI-CYCLEN
iGuard.org regularly polls our more than 4,250 users taking Ortho TRI-Cyclen 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.
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Patient Comments about
Ortho TRI-Cyclen HERE
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| Pregnancy Category | N/A |
Recent ORTHO TRI-CYCLEN Alerts
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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
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First, please remember that each person's body is different, so don't assume that one person's results will reflect yours. I have been taking tri-sprintec for almost 3 years now, and I haven't had any pregnancy scares. I must admit after the first six months I stopped taking it at the same time everyday and there was even a period where I would periodically forget to take the pill...but fortunately for me as long as I caught up over the following day or two I never got pregnant. However, I also have heard of instance where a woman skipped one pill and got pegnant.
28 year old female
Posted: 2009-07-04 12:43:42
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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
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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
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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
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I have been taking trinessa (an approved generic for ortho) at the same time as lamictal for several months and I haven't had any side effects.
26 year old female
Posted: 2009-03-08 01:37:18
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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
29 year old female
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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Double Dosage of Lamictal and NEVER take them at the same time!
29 year old female
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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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: