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Reviewer: 25-34 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)
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I have been using Nortrel for 3 years now with no major side effects. I take the pill continuously by skipping the placebos and starting a new pack. Therefore I was not getting any periods. I would notice however that if I missed a pill or took it late, I would end up spotting pretty bad. I also noticed 6 months on the pill that it had demolished my sex drive. I have recently stopped taking the me
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Reviewer: 25-34 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)
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I'm afraid it has taken away my sex drive! My libido only exists on the "off" week when I take no pills. The only plus is that I never get my period.
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Reviewer: heyhey89, 25-34 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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I could only stand taking this for ONE WEEK. By day 7 I had been crying off and on for days for no reason. I was moody, miserable and picking fights with my boyfriend. Horrible horrible psychological effects. Lost weight during that first week but not even worth it. Didnt eat because I was depressed I'm pretty sure. Will never take this one again. Have a hard time finding birth control that do
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Reviewer: whoknows101, 19-24 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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Should have read reviews three months ago. I am on my third pack of these and have taken them religiously. From the beginning I felt bloated/uncomfortable all the time or I was completely sick to my stomach. Absolutely no grey area. There is a headache that hasn't seemed to really go away and I am definitely experiencing blurred vision. The headaches have been borderline blinding. After I
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Reviewer: 25-34 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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I have been taking this for a month. Mood swings are much better. I have some acne right around my period. Overall a decent choice.
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