Changed to Ortho-Lo - Weight Gain!!

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Registered: 10-02-2003
Changed to Ortho-Lo - Weight Gain!!
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Wed, 08-04-2004 - 10:46am
I was on Ortho Tri-Cyclin and changed to Ortho-Lo. Since then I have gained weight and I'm considering on not taking them anymore. Has anyone else had this problem with Lo??

Thanks for you help.

Jenn

 

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Registered: 10-02-2003
Wed, 08-04-2004 - 11:46am
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Jenn

 

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Registered: 07-15-2004
Wed, 08-04-2004 - 2:39pm
I have been on OTC-Lo for about a year and have gained weight also (30lbs). I have been trying to loose it, but it seems impossible while on the pill. I recently got off of OTC-Lo a few weeks ago and am looking for an alternative birth control pill or method. Does anyone know of any good bc pills that don't have the weight/acne and other side affects?
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Registered: 03-29-2003
Wed, 08-04-2004 - 2:40pm
I dont attribute my weight gain to this pill because when I started it I lost. I do find that it is nearly IMPOSSIBLE to loose any weight while on OTC lo despite doing all the right things. I'm definately thinking about changing.

Melissa

Melissa

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Registered: 10-02-2003
Thu, 08-05-2004 - 4:30pm
I was taking Ortho Tri-Cyclin and I didn't have any problems. I only changed because of insurance reasons and the doctor gave them to me. I think I'm going to stop and wait till I can go back to Tri-Cyclin!

Jenn