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Orthocyclen
Ortho-Cyclen is a single phase contraceptive which is a kind of oral contraceptive (women's health and pregnancy drug).
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A 32-year old asked:
How long do I need to take ortho cyclen before it becomes effective?
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A 18-year old female asked:
Ortho cyclen and weight gain?
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A 37-year old asked:
Side effects ortho-cyclen -- anyone have darkening of the face while taking this?
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A 26-year old female asked:
Does ortho cyclen help acne, and how?
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A 44-year old asked:
How long after you start ortho-cyclen is safe to have sex?
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A 47-year old asked:
Is it safe to take Zanaflex (tizanidine) and ortho cyclen together?
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A 49-year old asked:
Can you tell me if on ortho cyclen and my periods are only lasting 2 days the last few months?
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A 28-year old female asked:
I'm on ortho-cyclen 28 and my periods start on thursday of the inactive pills but last into monday or tuesday of the active pills, is this normal?
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A 42-year old asked:
Which more effective: ortho cyclen vs ortho tri-cyclen?
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A 18-year old female asked:
Is ortho cyclen known for weight gain and is it similar to cryselle?
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A 43-year old asked:
Is it safe to switch from ortho-cyclen birth control to the generic?
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A 42-year old asked:
Is it safe to switch from ortho-cyclen birth control to the generic brand?
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A 18-year old female asked:
I started ortho cyclen one day ago, and i woke up with my leg numb for the first time. It went away after rubbing, but still worries me.
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A 17-year old female asked:
Is it okay to take Ortho Cyclen(BC), a B-Complex Vitamin, and a multivitamin at the same time? Will it weaken my BC?
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A 35-year old asked:
I'm switching my birth control from seasonique to ortho cyclen. Is it necessary to wait before having unprotected sex?
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A female asked:
My boyfriend and I have sex and the condom broke twice. I am on the ortho cyclen and I was just wondering if I could still get pregnant if I took it?
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A 18-year old female asked:
If had mood swings on tri sprintec birth control will i react the same to ortho cyclen. Should i just go with cryselle like before?
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A 30-year old female asked:
Can Maca root be taken with birth control? (Ortho cyclen) I have read many good studies on this superfood and I hear it increases energy and sex drive
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A 45-year old female asked:
Experiencing headaches ( not migranes) for the past 4 months on ortho tri cyclen (ethinyl estradiol and norgestimate) and now on ortho cyclen, and insomnia, too high estrogen?
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A 36-year old asked:
Help please? What is the difference between ortho cyclen and ortho tri cyclen (ethinyl estradiol and norgestimate) birth control pills?
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A 33-year old male asked:
What is the definition or description of: OrthoCyclen allergy?
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A 44-year old asked:
Should birth control (orthocyclen) and condom use be mutually exclusive?
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A 45-year old female asked:
Does being on orthocyclen (ethinyl estradiol and norgestimate) increase my prolactin and cortisol? Can those elevated levels go back to normal all on thier own, with no meds?
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A 45-year old female asked:
Im currently taking orthocyclen(35mcg estrogen) but im in perimenopuase and need estrogen for night sweats, im having anxiety attacks, now what?
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A member asked:
Switched from loestrin 2 orthocyclen (ethinyl estradiol and norgestimate).Started ortho same day i'd have started next pack of loestrin.How many days should additional protection be used?
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A 45-year old female asked:
My prolactin is 57.2 the only thing i take is orthocyclen, (ethinyl estradiol and norgestimate) could it be the cause of the elevated prolactin? I also get very stressed before blood test
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A 18-year old female asked:
Bad odor, no discharge. On orthocyclen (ethinyl estradiol and norgestimate) first month, on inactive pills. No period. No period month before bc. Possibly pregnant?
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A 32-year old female asked:
About two weeks ago i started my period. Concurrently, started monthly orthocyclen (ethinyl estradiol and norgestimate) rx. I missed day three. Still menstruating. Causes? What to do?
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A 45-year old female asked:
What are symptoms of elevated prolactin. Mine is 57. I have insomnia, brain fog, headaches, anxiety, weight gain. On orthocyclen, which is culprit?
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A 45-year old female asked:
Trouble sleeping, night sweats are my two biggest complaints. On 2nd month of orthocyclen (ethinyl estradiol and norgestimate). Elevated prolactin (57). Is elevated prolactin cause?
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