Is there a generic version of Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo?
Teva’s generic of Ortho Tri-Cyclen® Lo Tablets: Tri-Lo-Sprintec® (norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol tablets, USP) – triphasic regimen.
What is the generic brand of Ortho Tri-Cyclen?
Teva’s generic of Ortho Tri-Cyclen® Tablets: Tri-Sprintec® (norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol tablets, USP)
What is another name for Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo?
Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo (Norgestimate, Ethinyl Estradiol): Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Interactions, Warning.
Why was Tri-Cyclen Lo discontinued?
The manufacturers made a financial decision to no longer make the product. The pills that our partner pharmacies provide in their place are FDA-approved, have the SAME active ingredients and dosage, and are safe to take.
What is the difference between Ortho Cyclen and Ortho Tri-Cyclen?
Ortho Tricyclen is a prescription medicine used as contraception to prevent pregnancy. Ortho Tricyclen may be used alone or with other medications. Ortho Tricyclen belongs to a class of drugs called Estrogens/Progestins; Contraceptives, Oral. It is not known if Ortho Tricyclen is safe and effective in children.
Does Tri-Cyclen Lo cause weight gain?
A review of 44 studies showed no evidence that birth control pills caused weight gain in most women. And, as with other possible side effects of the pill, any weight gain is generally minimal and goes away within 2 to 3 months. If you happen to be one of those few women who put on pounds, talk to your doctor.
Is Ortho Tri-Cyclen bad?
Taking Ortho Tri-Cyclen can increase your risk of blood clots, stroke, or heart attack. You are even more at risk if you have high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, or if you are overweight. Your risk of stroke or blood clot is highest during your first year of taking birth control pills.
Do you ovulate on Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo?
Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo is an oral contraceptive that helps prevent pregnancy. This medication contains estrogen and progestin, which are two female hormones that affect menstruation. These hormones in Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo prevent the ovaries from releasing an egg (ovulation).
Are there any generic versions of Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo?
Teva, Lupin, and Mylan Pharmaceuticals are three of the generic manufacturing companies bringing their versions of Ortho-Tri Cyclen Lo to the market. Look for Tri-Lo Sprintec back from Teva, Tri-Lo Marzia from Lupin, and norgestimate/ethinyl estradiol from Mylan.
What is the brand name for ethinyl Tri Cyclen?
Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo is a brand name of ethinyl estradiol/norgestimate, approved by the FDA in the following formulation(s):
Are there any side effects to ortho tricyclen Lo?
Ortho Tricyclen Lo belongs to a class of drugs called Estrogens /Progestins; Contraceptives, Oral. It is not known if Ortho Tricyclen Lo is safe and effective in children. What are the possible side effects of Ortho Tricyclen Lo? Ortho Tricyclen Lo may cause serious side effects including:
When to start Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo after miscarriage?
If the IUD is not removed on first day of the patient’s menstrual cycle, additional non-hormonal contraceptive (such as condoms and spermicide) is needed for the first seven days of the first cycle pack. After a first-trimester abortion or miscarriage, ORTHO TRI-CYCLEN Lo may be started immediately.