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    Read user comments about the side effects, benefits, and effectiveness of Nortrel 05-35 28 oral.

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    1-5 of 5
    Condition: Birth Control
    2/11/2014 6:32:07 PM

    Reviewer: 19-24 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 5

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 5

    Comment:
    I am very happy with this pill. I was a little emotional the first few months, but I have been using it for about 7 months and I'm doing great. I have had no spotting, my periods are regular and light, however, they are not any shorter. My skin is clearer, I cramp less, as birth control it has worked perfectly. I like that if you miss a pill you are still covered and because it is a generic br ... Show Full Comment

    Condition: Birth Control
    3/1/2013 1:52:40 PM

    Reviewer: 19-24 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 5

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 5

    Comment:
    I just started taking this drug and before I was taking Trisprintec. In comparison this drug has been wayyyy better. I'm not haveing mood swings any more and my period has been a lot lighter. As well I'm no longer cramping or bloating and my acne hasalmostcompletely cleared up.

    Condition: Birth Control
    8/5/2011 12:23:29 PM

    Reviewer: 13-18 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 5

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 3

    Comment:
    I just started nortrel about two weeks ago the first 5 days I was on my period and I've been spotting since. 12 days of bleeding is not fun. I've had no mood swings, no bloating, no cramping. My period was much lighter. I have had a decrease in appetite and no weight gain. Great pill for BC

    Condition: Birth Control
    7/9/2010 12:51:58 PM

    Reviewer: ika2, 19-24 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 5

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 5

    Comment:
    This drug never gave me bloating or mood swings so i would say its the best out there. I have tried 2 other kind of bc, but this one was the best.

    Condition: Birth Control
    3/5/2010 12:15:52 PM

    Reviewer: MissyLayton0608, 25-34 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 5

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 5

    Comment:
    Since starting Nortrel, my periods are VERY light and last maybe 36 hours at most; usually I go through only 2-3 tampons. Not sure if that is a normal behavior while taking Nortrel, but is HAS worked as birth control (along with condoms) and I rarely have any painful cramps and never any spotting/moodiness, etc.

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