Heard a lot of negative feedback about Tri Nessa; Are all these complaints true?

By Robyn from usa on January 31, 2006
Category: TriNessa (Oral)

I was prescribed the generic form of ortho-tri-cyclen (tri nessa) due to insurance changes and I have since done some research. I found a website of almost 300 testimonials of how terrible Tri Nessa is and now I am concerned that I have been misled. The pharmacist said that this drug is just like ortho tri cyclen but 300 people from across the world who don't know each other are probably more accurate than a pharmacist that is just saying what they have been told. Is there cause for concern about this drug. I had no problems with ortho. Is there possibly another generic bc that does not have all this negative feedback. Just to be fair I did a search on ortho tri cyclen and did not find a site that had such negative feedback. Is there a cause for concern?

TriNessa reply about negative feedback

I have been on the TriNessa for 4 months. Before that I took 4 months of Tri-Sprintec and 3 months of the brand name Ortho Tri-Cyclen. I like the brand name Ortho Tri-Cyclen best but everyone is different. You may want to try a month and see how it works for you. Your insurance company may let you purchase the brand name at a higher price. It does have the same ingredients but hormones are unpredictable.
February 02, 2006 | Reply |

RECENTLY SWITCHED TO TRINESSA FORM OTC AND ALL I HAVE READ IS HOROR STORIES

I WAS ON OTC FOR ABOUT 3 YRS AND I LOVED IT IT WORKED. I GOT OFF TO HAVE A CHILD AND NOW I AM GOING BACK ON THE PILL BUT MY INDSURANCE WILL NOT COVER BRAND ANYMORE. THEY PUT ME ON TRINESSA AND IN THE PROCESS OF GETTING ON THIS GERERIC IT GETS RECALLED. IN DOING MY RESERCH ALL I SEE IS HOROR STORIES MAYBE A FEW GOOD TESTAMONIES WHAT SHOULD I DO? I HAVE NOT TAKEN ANY DUE TO THE RECALL ISSUE I MISSED MY DATE TO TAKN THEM. I WILL HAVE TO WAIT UNTIL MY NEXT CYCLE. NOW I AM AFRAID TO TAKE THEM. I DO SUFFER WITH ANCE AND THAT’S THE REASON I WAS ON THIS BRAND OTC BUT I’M NOT SURE ABOUT THIS TRINESSA I DON’T WANT TO TAKE A CHANCE OF MY ANCE GETTING WORSE HELP ME MONI.

By moni from Texas on February 19, 2006 | Reply |

Tri Nessa side effects

I have been taking Tri Nessa for about 3 months. I have had several extreme side effects from this brand. I've previously taken Ortho Tri-cyclen with no problems. I've had severe mood swings, week-long bouts of extreme depression, I've gained 15 pounds, and right now my period is so severe I wonder if I am hemorraghing. I'm on day 5 of my period, and have been using about 6 super tampons each day for the last couple of days. I plan to call my doctor tomorrow when the office opens. I'm wondering if this is the result of missing 2 pills this month, where I took 2 pills each for 2 days in order to catch up the cycle. In any case, I plan to request to change back to Ortho Tri-cyclen. My doctor prescribed the new pills after I experienced a miscarriage, so maybe my problems could be related to that as well. I've since learned that Tri Nessa is being recalled anyway, so hopefully I will find out more about that.

By Julie from Coventry, CT on February 19, 2006 | Reply |

Bad Side Effects

Ladies, I was switched to this generic brand only 4 days ago, and am already experiencing problems. I have taken OTC for 3 years, never had any problems with it. NO missed periods, No pregnancy scares. Since taking TriNessa, I have been nauseated each day, experienced loss of appetite, and am having lower back pain. I called my doctor to have my prescription switched BACK to OTC. I did not want to be put on some generic brand that has failed countless numbers of women. My husband and I will be using protective measures until I am put back on OTC. It is horrible when insurance companies are so cheap. They should weigh the costs of a new baby vs. a reliable form of birth control (aka OTC!).

By Michelle from Houston, TX on December 05, 2006 | Reply |

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