Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo, which is generically prescribed as ethinyl estradiol and norelgestromate, is commonly used to prevent pregnancy. This medication prevents the body from ovulating and alters the mucous membranes of the cervix as well as alters the uterine wall lining. Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo does not protect against sexually transmitted diseases or HIV. Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo is applied as a patch rather than taken as a pill.
Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo is not appropriate for everyone. A thorough medical history should be assessed prior to prescribing this medication. Patients with a history of recent pregnancy, stroke, blood clot, circulation problems, angina, high blood pressure, hormone dependent cancer, diabetes, abnormal vaginal bleeding, liver disease, liver cancer, migraines, heart valve disorders, or jaundice caused by birth control pills can not take Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo. Patients with a medical history which includes heart disease, heart attack, mild angina, heart failure, depression, kidney disease, high cholesterol, overweight issues, gallbladder disease, diabetes, seizures, epilepsy, or fibrocystic breast disease may not be able to take Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo or may require careful monitoring while undergoing drug therapy with this medication, depending on the condition and the severity of the condition.
The American Food and Drug Administration rated this medication as a pregnancy risk category X, which means that it is highly probable that this medication will cause harm or birth defects to an unborn baby. This medication is known to pass into the mother’s breast milk as well as slow breast milk production, and affect a nursing baby. The prescribing physician should not prescribe this medication to women who are nursing, pregnant, are likely to become pregnant, or were recently pregnant.
There is a risk of side effects associated with Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo, some of which are severe. A patient who is experiencing a serious side effect or an allergic reaction should seek immediate emergency medical intervention. An allergic reaction will present with symptoms that include facial swelling, including swelling of the lips, mouth, tongue, or throat, hives, and difficulty breathing. Other serious side effects include symptoms such as sudden numbness or weakness that dominates one side of the body, chest pain or heaviness that involves the arm, sudden headache with pain behind the eyes, blurry vision, difficulty with speech, loss of balance or coordination, changes in the pattern or severity of migraines, nausea, stomach pain, dark urine, clay colored stools, jaundice, loss of appetite, swelling of the hands, ankles, and feet, breast lump, or depression.
Less serious side effects typically do not require emergency medical treatment but should be reported to the prescribing physician. Patients should be encouraged to report all side effects. Less serious side effects include symptoms such as bloating, mild nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, breast pain, swelling, or tenderness, freckles or darkening of the facial skin, increased hair growth, loss of scalp hair, problems with contact lenses, weigh gain, weight loss, vaginal itching or discharge, changes in menstrual period, sexual dysfunction, headaches nervousness, dizziness, and fatigue.
Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo should be used exactly as it has been prescribed. Additional patches should not be used to make up for forgetting to place a patch on the skin. The patient should not allow more than seven days to pass before applying a new patch. If an overdose of this medication is suspected, the patient should seek immediate emergency medical attention. An overdose would present with symptoms which include nausea, vomiting, and vaginal bleeding.
There is a risk of negative drug interactions associated with Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo. Patients should be urged to inquire with the prescribing physician before taking any new medications, including over the counter medications and herbal remedies. Medications with known interactions with Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo include acetaminophen, ascorbic acid, prednisone, phenylbutazone, theophylline, cyclosporine, St. John’s Wort, antibiotics, seizures medications, barbiturates, and HIV medications.
Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo has the following structural formula:
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• Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo available : 0.025mg tablets disp pack |
Review published on: 15 March 2007
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| .: Add date: 2007-11-19 23:51:57 |
.: Score: 3 |
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Bad side effects! But we're not pregnant! Dizziness, heart racing, headaches, tingling finger tips, pressure in sinus area and behind eyes...yeah, this stuff is REALLY good for you-NOT!!! I'm coming off it tonight!
Added by Rachelle Mathia
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| .: Add date: 2008-03-24 12:57:16 |
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Once i stared taking ortho tri cyclen lo i started getting severe mood swings, depression, acne, and melasma which is horrible looking. I suggest you try something else first.
Added by Andrea
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| .: Add date: 2008-04-14 08:38:22 |
.: Score: 10 |
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Just like with any medication there are going to be side effects. I have been taking the pill to regulate cycle and it has worked fine. I am pleased with the pill and can't complain. With any medication you have to give it time to work and adjust with your own body.....
Added by Sonja Thomas
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| .: Add date: 2009-01-07 16:56:55 |
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I've been on this BC for almost 3 years now, and I'm desperately hoping to get off of it. Horrible depression and mood swings, weight gain, bloating, gaseousness around week 2-3, and loss of sex drive. Would not recommend.
Added by Kaitlyn
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| .: Add date: 2009-05-07 18:08:29 |
.: Score: 8 |
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I've been on this for 2 months now, and so far I have not had any side effects, except for headaches. They aren't even that bad either. My boobs got bigger, actually huge, and I had no weight gain. I expected a lot more side effects but so far nothing.
Added by Cory
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| .: Add date: 2009-06-12 07:45:59 |
.: Score: 10 |
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I've been on this birth control for 9 years. I love this pill. I have tried "newer" pills when they come out but I was getting depression from them so I kept coming back to this. I think it all has to do with the person's genes. That's why there are so many different brands out there.
Added by Becca
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| .: Add date: 2009-07-29 10:01:16 |
.: Score: 10 |
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I been on the pill for about 1 month so far i been having cramps but i have to giv it time to work but it definetly prevents pregnancy really good
Added by Whitney
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| .: Add date: 2009-08-10 19:33:22 |
.: Score: 10 |
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This pill does it's job, but it did give me lots of side effects. I've been taking it for almost 3 years now and I am just now deciding to try something different. It's making me feel really sickly. I mean I can still function normally but I get bad migranes and cramps and hives from taking this pill. It's not for everyone but it could be right for certain people! You never know until you try it, your doctor would have the best opinion about it with your health history. I just never put all the symptoms I was having towards this, I just figured I wasn't feeling good big whoop. But after reading a lot of reviews and symptoms you can have from it, mine are definitely from this pill.
Added by Kaye
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| .: Add date: 2009-08-29 22:31:31 |
.: Score: 10 |
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I was on this BC for years it worked great it was until I switched to yaz that I started having mood swings and sickness.
Added by Katie
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| .: Add date: 2009-08-30 06:55:44 |
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It works, but I have completely lost my sex drive. I have seen that oral contreceptives may have more of a libido drop that transdermal or any other form. Therefore, I will be trying the patch soon.
Added by Hannah S.
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| .: Add date: 2009-09-21 07:05:45 |
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I do give it a 10 for preventing pregnancy. I was on this pill for about 5 months then got off of it. now its been 8 months since i have gotten off of it and my periods are still are wacked out. also, i have been trying to concieve. i believe i havent because this bc has messed my cycle up BIG TIME!
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| .: Add date: 2009-10-05 18:37:48 |
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I have been on ortho tri cylclen lo for a couple of years now. I thought it was working well, until today. Six months ago I started experiencing severe pain and pressure behind my eyes. I was experiencing bad headaches and light sensitivity that I refer to as migraines, however I have not been officially diagnosed. The headaches have gotten worse over time and are now nearly unbearable. I started experiencing vision changes and floaters. I have been unable to sleep for more than 5 hours a night, I usually average 3 hours. I feel as if I cannot shut my brain off. I think about the craziest things, that I would normally never waste my brain power on, but feel as if I can't stop my brain from wondering. I sought medical attention from my family doctor, who thought that I was possibly experiencing retnal detachment(minus the racing thoughts symptom). He referred me to an ophthamologist immediately. The ophthamologist could not find anything wrong with my eyes and wanted to refer me to a neurologist. I've been putting it off, knowing that it was going to be pricey. Today I went to my ob to pick up my birth control pills. She started naming off a checklist of possible side effects, wanting to know if I had experienced any of them. I was shocked. I had not made the connection between my birth control and my symptoms. I was taken off of the pills as of today. I am curious to see if my symptoms subside and feel hopefull that the severe headaches may soon be a thing of the past. I am very concerned to learn that I am now at high risk of blood clots though!
Added by mjc
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| .: Add date: 2009-10-18 22:21:27 |
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I have been on this pill for 5 years now and I haven't had too many problems until recently. I have been having a lot of diarrhea and I can't explain why it's happening. I've tried eating less or consuming no lactose foods to make sure those weren't the culprits and I am going to the doctor tomorrow to figure out my options because I am not ready for another child but this constant diarrhea is very inconvenient. Otherwise the pill has been good.
Added by Demetra
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| .: Add date: 2009-11-25 17:00:49 |
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don't take this unless you want to be depressed and hate everyone.
Added by anonymous
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| .: Add date: 2009-11-27 09:05:19 |
.: Score: 10 |
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I'm beginning this pill soon, and I took Yaz and went off it after 2 packs because I had almost ALL of the side effects. Honestly, you can't take advise about BCP's from anyone, everyone is different. I'll give it a try, you never know.
Added by tori
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| .: Add date: 2009-11-30 06:18:24 |
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Shorly after i started taking this i got galbladder disease and my gaul bladder just faild and i had to have surgery to get it out
Added by Chelsea
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| .: Add date: 2009-12-15 17:44:23 |
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I will NEVER recomend this pill!!! it is horrible!! i start in oct 07 and ended in feb 08, i didnt know who i was anymore, i was so depressed and mood swings! do not go on!!
Added by ashley
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| .: Add date: 2010-02-21 15:20:34 |
.: Score: 10 |
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ive been on it for a year know and im starting to hate it im having hair loss,heart racing,mood swings to the point my husband thinks im crazy,panic
attacks and now i have diarrhea im not trying to concieve but i dont know where else to go
Added by jennifer
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| .: Add date: 2010-03-02 08:29:02 |
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I am on this pill to try and regulate my period due to having PCOS. I have been on it for about a week and I already have severe headaches and I am tired and moody BUT seeing as that it has been only a week I think I will try to stick with until my body adjusts
Added by Anai
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