A 49-year-old member asked:

How long does it take before ortho tri cyclen (ethinyl estradiol and norgestimate) works for acne?

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Dr. Tsu-Yi Chuanganswered

Dermatology 51 years experience

Don't know.: Otc works more like a prevention instead of treatment. So it may takes several cycles to start seeing the "effect".

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Given ortho tri cyclen (ethinyl estradiol and norgestimate) lo & provera for regulating period. Start ortho sun for 24 days & provera thurs 1x daily for 10. Is it ok to take it w/ortho?

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A 45-year-old female asked:

Is it normal for ortho tri cyclen (ethinyl estradiol and norgestimate) to cause insomnia? I feel mine is worsened since i began it. I take no supplements or other meds. What can I do?

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A 28-year-old female asked:

How long does ortho tri cyclen (ethinyl estradiol and norgestimate) birthday control take to be effective? I started the packet on the 3rd day of my period on a wenesday

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A 26-year-old female asked:

On ortho trisprintec (norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol). Usually take the pill at 8 am. Yesterday i forgot and didn't take it until 11 pm. I have never missed a dose. Am i protected?

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A 42-year-old member asked:

What do you recommend if i take ortho tri cyclen, (ethinyl estradiol and norgestimate) can I skip my period and start a new pack?

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