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Q: When Do Side Effects Start? Ortho-lo

asked by: whatsinaname on June 22nd, 2005

New User

I've been taking the pill now for 8 days. I was just wondering how long it takes before you start noticing how the pill is going to effect you. (weight gain, acne, nausea,etc.) i'm on orthotricyclen-lo. So far nothing is different at all, but I know it's way too early to tell. Is there a pretty good average of time for the side effects to begin in most people or is this another "it all depends on your personal chemistry" thing? Any info. At all, will help. Thanks!

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mandywib

replied on June 22nd, 2005

New User

Orthotricyclen-lo is a great pill...Since ive been on it my face hasnt broke out.....It helps with that....Thats why some doctors put girls on it...Its to clear their face up....I havent gained harldy any weight....The only thing I have noticed is that my boobs have grown alot!!...So just be ready for that!

hghgoo

replied on June 23rd, 2005

New User

I like it.... For the most part.
At first it was perfect 1-my face never broke out 2-no cramps 3-light period 4-bigger boobs ;-) 5-no weight gain
however recently I need to be on a higher dosage due to too much breakthrough bleeding and terrible mood swings. Bleh.
It's great if it's the right dosage. :d

lil mama3

replied on June 24th, 2005

Experienced User

Every Body Is Diffrent......

Well I was on the pill for 3 years, and about 2 weeks later I notice weight gain I was 160 and went up to 200 in those 3 years the good thing is that I stayed on that weight didnt go up any more :lol: and I know it was the pill because I have been off of it for 4 months , (iam traying to get pregnant) :cry: I weight 184 now. I guess it depends on every women's body....

Good luck :wink:

confusedgurl

replied on April 8th, 2009

New User

????

ok so when does ortho lo side effects typically begin when you start taking them? 1-2 weeks? ive been on that pill for almost 3 weeks and i have had mild acne, nausea, mild headaches and tender breasts and breast increase just in the first 3 weeks of takin that pill, i am wondering if thats normal

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