I have been on Ortho Tri Cyclen for over 2 years and I recently switched to the generic version (Trinessa) because it is a $10 copay rather than a $20 copay.
I wear glasses only for TV and driving but lately my eyes have been bothering me...almost like spots in front of my eyes, its weird...has anyone experienced this?
wacky
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Do you get a headache right after then your period?
MrsTC
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nope, no headache.....i just started a new pack on Sunday, this is my 2nd month on Trinessa....
HappyEverAfter
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My hubby is an eye doctor, and never told me about any side effects involving the eyes-and I am on the pill (have been for years). Do you work w. computers a lot? I sometimes get floaters in my vision after staring into the monitor for extended periods of time.
BMD'sPeanut
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Norgestimate-ethinyl Estradiol oral
Active Ingredients: Ethinyl Estradiol and Norgestimate Representative Names: Mononessa, Ortho Tri-Cyclen, Ortho-Cyclen, Sprintec, Tri-Sprintec, TriNessa Available Product Images: Generic Available? A generic alternative may be available. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information. For general information on generic drugs click here.
What side effects should I watch for?
Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away with time:
upset stomach stomach cramps bloating diarrhea constipation gingivitis (swelling of the gum tissue) appetite and weight changes glucose intolerance (increased blood sugar) brown or black skin patches acne swelling of the hands, feet, or lower legs (fluid retention) rash hair growth in unusual places bleeding or spotting between menstrual periods changes in menstrual flow painful or missed periods breast tenderness, enlargement, or discharge If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately: severe headache shortness of breath severe vomiting partial or complete loss of vision speech problems dizziness or faintness weakness or numbness of an arm or leg crushing chest pain or chest heaviness coughing up blood calf pain yellowing of the skin or eyes severe mental depression unusual bleeding loss of appetite
wacky
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Oh alright. Because I used to get occular migraines, it started with blurry and spoting vision then massive headace right before my period.
When I got off pill they stopped
MrsTC
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geez with all those side effects i am amazed any of us have the courage to take the pill! LOL
thanks guys I guess I should have my eyes checked again.
HappyEverAfter
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I will ask DH also to see if he has any info, esp since you switched to generic.
BMD'sPeanut
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geez with all those side effects i am amazed any of us have the courage to take the pill! LOL
thanks guys I guess I should have my eyes checked again.
all drugs are like that. it's a wonder anyone takes any drugs!
kmcwed
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x
Lisalou
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I used to be on Tri-Ortho Cyclen and my vision got worse (had to get glasses). I've been off for over a year now and my vision actually improved 25%.
MrsTC
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I will ask DH also to see if he has any info, esp since you switched to generic.
