TriNessa Problems and Question...!

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Registered: 07-07-2003
TriNessa Problems and Question...!
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Thu, 03-04-2004 - 10:12am
I have been on OrthoTriCyclen for years, and now my insurance won't cover it. So, for $35.00 cheaper, I switched to TriNessa this month knowing that there could be side effects. I am usually a very laid back person, calm, not much bothers me or makes me upset. Now, after being on the new pill for 2 weeks, I am an emotional wreck! I'm crying for no reason, everything bothers me now, it's crazy! My poor boyfriend. He knows why it's happening, so he is very understanding. But he'll make comments about how I need to calm down, and it just sets me off into crying! I'm tired of it. First question is has anyone had this with this pill? And since I'm in the middle of the pac, can I switch to OrthoTriCyclen now, or do I have to finish out this emotional wheel of pills I have left?! Or stop the TriNessa for the month, and just use condoms, then go on Ortho when it's time for the new month?

I would appreciate any imput you can give me, I just can't take this roller coaster anymore!

Thank you

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Registered: 12-30-2003
Thu, 03-04-2004 - 5:11pm
Hi Texasbranded,

TriNessa has only been available for a little more than 2 months. I don’t remember anyone posting that they have had severe mood swings on it but that does happen to some women on OTC. Usually it takes about 3 cycles on a new pill before your body adjusts to it. It would be better, from the standpoint of your cycle, if you were able to finish the pack before stopping. However, if you want to bail, well, that’s understandable. Stopping mid-pack you might have irregular bleeding for 2 weeks, or you might not. I think if I were going to switch back to OTC after stopping mid pack I would stop and wait for my period and then begin the new pack of OTC as a brand new start. Just my thoughts… Post and let us know what you decide and how you’re doing, ok?

Good luck

      Jill

    

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Registered: 07-07-2003
Fri, 03-05-2004 - 3:17pm
Yeah, I'm gonna keep on this pac for the remaining two weeks. It's only 1 week, with the last week being non-active pills. Then after that, I'm going back to OTC. Me and my boyfriend have talked about it and I was gonna just stay on this for 3 months to see how it does, but it's just too much. Too emotional!!! Thank you for answering though! I appreciate it!