What type of birth control is Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo?

Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo Description Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo is a combination oral contraceptive containing the progestational compound norgestimate and the estrogenic compound ethinyl estradiol.

What is the generic for Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo?

Teva’s generic of Ortho Tri-Cyclen® Lo Tablets: Tri-Lo-Sprintec® (norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol tablets, USP) – triphasic regimen.

Is Yaz or Ortho Tri-Cyclen better?

Ortho Tri-Cyclen has an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from a total of 261 ratings on Drugs.com. 39% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 32% reported a negative effect. Yaz has an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from a total of 848 ratings on Drugs.com.

Is Ortho Tri-Cyclen a low estrogen pill?

Like other oral contraceptives, ORTHO TRI-CYCLEN LO, is highly effective when taken correctly. It contains a combination of hormones — 25 micrograms (mcg) of estrogen and the progestin, norgestimate — which provides excellent cycle control and tolerability.

Does Ortho Tri-Cyclen cause depression?

Even though the evidence is contradictory, many drug manufacturers list depression on birth control package inserts as a possible side effect. For example, the physician’s insert for the combination pills Ortho Tri-Cyclen and Ortho-Cyclen lists mental depression as a side effect likely to be caused by the drug.

Is Ortho Tri-Cyclen good for acne?

Not all birth control pills are effective at fighting acne and although other pills may certainly help, the FDA has only approved three birth control medications for treating acne: Yaz, Estrostep, and Ortho-Tri-Cyclen.

What are the side effects of Ortho Tri-Cyclen?

Nausea, vomiting, headache, bloating, breast tenderness, swelling of the ankles/feet (fluid retention), or weight change may occur. Vaginal bleeding between periods (spotting) or missed/irregular periods may occur, especially during the first few months of use.