Reviewer: Christina, 25-34 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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I have been on original Ortho Evra for years and am very upset that my regular pharmacy is no longer carrying the original form. The new patch does not stick. I do not feel well, out of sorts. I understand generics are supposed to be very very similar and have the same results, but not the case here. This generic is no equal, or even half as effective. If it does not stay on, how can it work? Not ... Show Full Comment

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I have been on original Ortho Evra for years and am very upset that my regular pharmacy is no longer carrying the original form. The new patch does not stick. I do not feel well, out of sorts. I understand generics are supposed to be very very similar and have the same results, but not the case here. This generic is no equal, or even half as effective. If it does not stay on, how can it work? Not the same size nor same percentage of drugs either. I hope that this is reviewed and taken off the market. I will pay ouT of pocket if need be, but will not use this. I plan on contacting my pharmacy headquarters and Ortha Evra directly so that I do not have to take this awful substitute.Besides the spotting, stomach pain and fact the patch will not stay on I am also incredibly irritable. Time on Ortho Vera 8 yrs, 0 problems. Time on Xulane 2 months and to many problems to count.
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Reviewer: jackie, 19-24 Female (Patient)

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This birth control i horrible i never had any problems with orthro evra i have been using it for years but this xulane makes me sick get rid of it. !!! It also falls off and yes i apply it the right way i demand it to be off the market who ever made this clearly knows nothing !

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This birth control i horrible i never had any problems with orthro evra i have been using it for years but this xulane makes me sick get rid of it. !!! It also falls off and yes i apply it the right way i demand it to be off the market who ever made this clearly knows nothing !
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Reviewer: screenname20000, 19-24 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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I think so far, I will be the only one who will say I like it. Ive never been on the ortho patch, so I cant say if the other is better or not. But I have used the implant in my arm, iuds, countless different types of pills and this one is by far my favorite. Ive had it for a little over a month now and I dont have the horrible mood swings like I usually did with my others and I actually have no ... Show Full Comment

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I think so far, I will be the only one who will say I like it. Ive never been on the ortho patch, so I cant say if the other is better or not. But I have used the implant in my arm, iuds, countless different types of pills and this one is by far my favorite. Ive had it for a little over a month now and I dont have the horrible mood swings like I usually did with my others and I actually have no problems with the adhesive, I work out daily and shower daily and its there.
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Reviewer: BauerFlower, 25-34 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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If you are switching from the Ortho Evra you will notice a major problems with this new product - you'll have your period without end. The chemicals don't absorb as fast because it's a smaller patch and so you're left spotting almost every single day of the month and it's absolutely horrible. Stick with the Ortho Evra , my insurance will only cover the generic now but I'm g ... Show Full Comment

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If you are switching from the Ortho Evra you will notice a major problems with this new product - you'll have your period without end. The chemicals don't absorb as fast because it's a smaller patch and so you're left spotting almost every single day of the month and it's absolutely horrible. Stick with the Ortho Evra , my insurance will only cover the generic now but I'm going to pay more just so I don't have to have my period for a month!
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Reviewer: vero, 35-44 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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I was forced to switch after new health laws passed which made it possible for me to not have to pay a co pay. However, this medication made me tired, hungry all the time, weight gain, headaches, vaginal dryness.

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I was forced to switch after new health laws passed which made it possible for me to not have to pay a co pay. However, this medication made me tired, hungry all the time, weight gain, headaches, vaginal dryness.
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