nervous re Ortho Cyclen

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Registered: 10-25-2002
nervous re Ortho Cyclen
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Tue, 08-29-2006 - 6:12pm

I'm starting Ortho Cyclen (generic Mono Nessa) tomorrow after having been on the same pill (Ortho Cept) for the past six years. I'm a little nervous!! I was rx this pill for my "angry" moods.

Anyone tried Ortho Cyclen-- how was it for you? moods, etc.?

PS
I'm sure I've asked this before, yes. Just am more nervous now since tomorrow is first day.

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Registered: 08-16-2005
Tue, 08-29-2006 - 6:47pm
I was on this for a year, and did fine. Had some nausea starting up, and it may have contributed to headaches/migraines for me, but probably not. No other side effects. Didn't affect my mood that I know of. Everyone reacts differently, so I wish you the best of luck. Give it a few months until you can really tell if it is the right or wrong pill for you. =)
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iVillage Member
Registered: 10-25-2002
Wed, 08-30-2006 - 8:49am
Thank you for your encouragement!
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Registered: 07-25-2004
Wed, 08-30-2006 - 10:14pm

I have been on Ortho Cept for 10+ yrs. Funny that you mention going off of that one, b/c I have been thinking about a switch too!

What did your dr. say about Ortho Cept?

I have been considering that it has contributed to my 'odd moods' and 'feelings of sadness' some days.

What about you?

TIA!

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Registered: 03-19-2003
Thu, 08-31-2006 - 7:37am

I took Ortho Cyclen for about 8 months.

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