sladkins
01-05-2004, 09:46 AM
I started on the orthro patch one week ago and have been feeling nauseous and just blah for about that long. How long should I give it before the side effects go away? Anyone else had the same experience? Thanks for all replies.
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tri 03
01-06-2004, 03:41 PM
Yep-
I only became more annoyed with it when I had trouble keeping it on - it sticking to half of what I wore and coming off or due to exercising (which included swimming and showering twice a day)
left marks anywhere I put it on my body- kind of red blotchy areas- that have since gone away, but not for about 2 months. It was also extremely sore to the touch where the patch for the first few days.
I also had 2 of the worst periods while on it- very heavy and clotty- and a lot of cramping
My best friend actually works for Ortho- and I told her about how much I hated it and all of the stuff that I disliked about it
Not to discourage others, but I personally am much happier trying to remember my pills daily ---too bad bc I was so excited about the week long idea.
I only became more annoyed with it when I had trouble keeping it on - it sticking to half of what I wore and coming off or due to exercising (which included swimming and showering twice a day)
left marks anywhere I put it on my body- kind of red blotchy areas- that have since gone away, but not for about 2 months. It was also extremely sore to the touch where the patch for the first few days.
I also had 2 of the worst periods while on it- very heavy and clotty- and a lot of cramping
My best friend actually works for Ortho- and I told her about how much I hated it and all of the stuff that I disliked about it
Not to discourage others, but I personally am much happier trying to remember my pills daily ---too bad bc I was so excited about the week long idea.
Yasmine
01-11-2004, 01:34 PM
Have Either Of You Ladies Experiences Weight Gain While On The Patch? I Just Got A Box To Start For The First Time But I Am Waiting Till After My Period. The Pill Was Really Bad With Me, I Would Get Moody, Verrrry Bloadted And I Gained Weight. So I Was Wondering How Those Commpare To The Side Affects Of The Patch. Thanks!