Ortho Tricycline LO

Shaelynn · 03-15-2007, 03:52 PM

Hello - I am starting Ortho Tricycline LO this weekend after being off the pill for 7 months and then also trying several other pills like Loestrin, Desogen, Yasmin, Kariva, and regualr Ortho tricycline. Can anyone tell me what will they feel works best that isn't one of these?

I am so tired of trying all of these pills and not really hearing from Dr's or other people what they think works best. I know we are all different, but I need some direction. I am just really tired of the weight gain, mood swings, weight gain...lol did I mention weight gain?

MoonLight0 · 03-15-2007, 10:12 PM

I was on OTC Lo for 2 years and at first it was great, but gradually I gained almost 10lbs. My skin was consistently clear on the pill, but I didn't have that many issues with it in the first place, except before periods I'd get a few zits here and there. After being on the pill all that went away.
Overall I really liked it except for the weight gain, water retention, complete loss of libido and natural lubrication, and major moodswings. I didn't link the moodswings back to the pill at first till I read other people's experiences.
After realizing all the issues it was causing, I decided to quit. A little pill is just not worth ruining my body and relationships. (My boyfriend was super irritated with my crazy behavior... so that definitely motivated me to quit even more.)
Everyone reacts differently though. Good luck. I hope it works better for you.

Shaelynn · 03-16-2007, 10:45 AM

Thank you for the feedback - what works for you that you like now?

I am moody OFF the pill more than I was when I was ON the pill....AND, I have gained 10 lbs since I went OFF the pill.

rdinus · 03-16-2007, 10:49 AM

I've been taking OTC lo for almost a year. So far it's alright. I kept gaining weight on the other pills I was on but NOT THIS ONE!! I'm actually able to LOSE some!!! However, my face isn't as clear as it was. My periods are different on this pill too. one month it will last like half a day or so, then the next month it will be heavier and last 4 days. but over all it works well for me. I didn't want to gain any more weight. and this works great for that FOR ME. It's not the same for everyone! I also want to add, I don't use it alone for BC, we use condoms, and my husband pulls out. I've read were this pill seems to have a higher failure rate then others, so I don't like to take risks. I'm actually deciding on getting "fixed"!.
HTH
Rachel

Shaelynn · 03-16-2007, 11:06 AM

Yes, my fiance is fixed so I am actually going back ON the pill ONLY because of my mood swings and face breaking out, bad cramping during periods etc. Thank you for your comment. I am going to try this pill and see if it works for me. How is your sex drive if you don't mind me asking? I know I read other people's posts where they say OTC LO reduced their sex drive and ability to naturally lubricate.