Ovral-28 (ethinyl estradiol; norgestrel) Side Effects, Uses Dosages
Side Effects for Ovral-28 (ethinyl estradiol; norgestrel)
Headache, mood swings, low sex drive
i was taking lo-ovral. i experienced continuous yeast infection symptoms, extreme depression, feelings of rage and irrationality, acne, 10 pound weight gain, constant irregular discharge, urinary tract discomfort, change in urine production
immediately stopped taking it when i realized that the extreme discomfort from the continuous yeast infection i had was from this drug. it made me feel extremely depressed and unlike myself. will eventually switch brands after giving my body a "break"
A little break through bleeding the first 2-3 months. Some anxiety at random times, bad acne (on chest, back and neck too). Rollercoaster emotions. Depression. Joint/Body aching.
I take this continuously to try and combat my endometriosis. However, when the side effects get to be too much, I have to take a break. I does work great and do its job to keep me from bleeding, but I do worry about long term effects, and how I will keep up dealing with side effects. I'm very annoyed with the acne, especially as a 28 year old!
Acne face/body, anorexia, changes texture of skin, made skin oily and bumpy.
This gave me my energy back, but it made me look like a hormonal teenager. Too bad because I loved otherwise. The packaging is bulky and ugly though, it is in shape of a race track.
Overly emotional at times, increased anxiety (felt in the chest and neck)
I'm actually taking LoOvral but they don't have it listed. I was on Ortho-Tri Lo but that totally dimolished my sex drive! LoOvral has really helped restore it but the downside is more anxiety.
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Dizziness, tiredness, weight loss.
possible endometriosis, cramps
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