Should I try ortho tricyclen??

KT87 · 07-31-2006, 07:14 PM

Is birth control more effective than tetracyclines?

LisaMarie982001 · 07-31-2006, 08:28 PM

YOu could go on the bc pill but I would stay on the antibiotic as well. I couldn't say which is more effective. But I do know that you can go on both. I am taking doxycycl and yasmin at the same time.

skimom · 07-31-2006, 08:32 PM

It can be more effective but sometimes it's not. Ortho-tri-cyclen was not good for my daughter's skin, in fact it was awful. Yasmin seems better so far. I would also read up on the spironolactone threads.

babygirl2005_21 · 08-01-2006, 12:04 AM

Ortho tri cyclen lo didnt work for me it made my acne worse. But you are talking about regular ortho right? I took Alesse a long time ago and it kept me very clear but the weight gain was terrible. I now take Yasmin and I love it! No weight gain and my skin looks pretty good so far. I'd recommend it.

WanderingSoul · 08-01-2006, 12:52 AM

I used to be on Ortho Cyclen (not tricyclen) and it defintiely helped keep me clear. I still got a pimple now and then, but nothing major.

After I stopped, I began to gradually break out more and more, month after month. So 2 months ago I went back on, and I'm seeing slight improvement. Next month I'm switching to Ortho TRI-cyclen, however, because it is offered in generic, while the ortho-cyclen is not. So, I'm keeping my fingers crossed that it will be equally effective.

Anyways... Yes I recommend giving it a shot. Besides possibly helping with acne, the BC pill is also nice b/c you always know when to expect your period.