I Dont Feel Safe On the Patch (ortho Evra); Opinions On It? Posted: 07-15-05 19:27pm
So my Dr. Put me on the patch (ortho
evra) a couple months ago but I read in
the booklet that it may not work
effectivly if you are over 198 pounds. I
am about 210-215, so im worried that it
may not be as effective. I used to be on
the pill but it got me really sick so my
dr switched me. Any suggestions or
opinions?
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x0x011
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Posted: 07-17-05 16:39pm
I'm on the patch as well (second month
now). I switched after taking the pill
for 2 years. I always forgot to take it
at the same time of day. Let me tell you
I don't trust it either and i'm 130lbs!!
The edges become lose and it becomes
wrinkled when I go swimming and stuff. I
won't even have sex without back up
protection. This week im going back to
the doctor to get my pills back. This
time i'm going to take them every morning
when I wake up so I will remember. If
one type of pill makes you sick, try a
different type. There are many different
kinds, you just have to find one that
suits you.
*edit... And I saw that thing about the
weight in the instructions as well. The
doctor shouldnt have even prescribed it to
you if you are over the indicated weight.
You should go and tell them your concerns.
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Erica82
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 26 May 2005 Posts: 6
Posted: 07-17-05 18:22pm
Im in the 120's and I cant stand it!I used
it a few yrs ago with no problems this
time ive had nothing but!!Im always
worried im not putting it in the right
spot,im a day one starter and have bled
since I started 1 month ago tommrow,i
havent gotten my real period in the "week
off",i put it on my butt and it got stuck
on my panties and ripped off,and the worst
is I bled bright red when I have
intercourse!Ugh I already picked up this
months supply but ill be calling my gyn
for something different for next month!!I
also just heard a thing on the news "can
the patch kill you"?Something about blood
clots. :roll:
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iwatchedthesky
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 15 Jul 2005 Posts: 17 Location: Michigan
Posted: 07-17-05 23:47pm
Damn it can kill you!? Its just too much
of a damn hassle. It is always getting
gross around the edges and lose. And its
very unattractive. My periods also have
been all messed up and its kinda scary.
Last month I had my period about 4 days
later than I usually do and then it lasted
7 days! As opposed to my usual 4 days.
And then this month my periods been all
weird and really light and on and off, I
put the patch back on tomorrow and I
havent even really bled yet. I have one
month supply left and im going to the dr
next week, im gonna go back to the pills.
I thought this would be easier but its
not.
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chikki_cherry
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 02 Aug 2006 Posts: 3 Location: United States
It Made Me Sick... Posted: 08-02-06 02:45am
I was on the patch for 3 months and it
made me vomit sick everytime I put on a
new patch... Plus I was always moody and
emotional and on top of that constantly
sick... Get off of it as soon as you
can...
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