Day 1 Of Xulane Instead Of Ortho Evra (Page 8) (Top voted first)

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I HATE this new patch already. Did not adhere to my skin as easily as ortho and came off about 4 hours after applying. I've been on ortho evra for 5 months loved it and never once had a problem but I already can't stand xulane and so I don't know what I'm going to do ! :( My insurance switched me to xulane because it's the generic brand to ortho evra. This sucks I hate life. Ps. I'm 18

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UPDATE:

Ok, so I also called Janssen to hear that it was discontinued with my own ears, and to ask if it really is still available in Europe...? The representative didn't know, but gave me their UK website to email them and ask. If so, who else has though about going through a Canadian pharmacy who imports from the UK?

I also have been on Nuvaring for 4 weeks now, and I'm not satisfied with it. Internal irritation, feeling super lethargic (I'm an athlete), along with a HUGE DROP in libido, not to mention that my boyfriend doesn't really like it either.

I FINALLY read a review from a woman who had been on OE for over 5 years, switched to Xulane and was satisfied. So, I guess I'm going to try Tulane next week??? I'm so scared. This sucks so badly. I never had one bad side effect with OE. So the dosages are supposedly the same between OE and Tulane, but we all know there's no quality control with generics, and from month to month they could be made by different manufactures. Damn, I hope this thing works.

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Hey I experienced the same problem how long after when you took off the patch did your cycle stop..because I took it off Sunday and my flow is still heavy

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I absolutely hate xulane and now I just found out they discontinued ortho evra. I'm so upset that I didnt even find out about it until my refill was due. I think I may go back to pills rather than try the generic again.

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lol rotf can't stop laughing at the last line.

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The are 100% discontinuing Ortho sadly :( you won't be able to get it anywhere.

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Only 3 signatures needed!! Please sign!

change.org/p/janssen-pharmaceuticals-inc-bring-back-ortho-evra-and-get-rid-of-generic-xulane

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You sound stupid and ignorant with your comment.
Many people don't use the patch just for birth control purposes, and it doesn't mean everyone will experience the same side effects. Perhaps you should educate yourself before posting such inflammatory comments.

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Is it normal to bleed for one day on this patch? Also it it normal to have vaginal discomfort with cramping in and off? Only been on xulane for a week.

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I'm on the xulane patch and having trouble with it sticking. Directions say it wont come off in the water but it does. Also it sticks to my clothing and when I'm trying to get it unstuck it feels like it's ripping of my skin. I'm allergic to the adhesive on the patch! Should i try to keep using or be done with it? Started it this year i am 25 yrs old.

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I'm on the beginning on Month 2 with Xulane and its the first birth control I've used so I have nothing to compare it to, but I'm breaking out, and have been on my period/spotting excessively for a full 30 days now. I don't think it's normal..

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I truly understand what you're going through. I used Ortho Evra until I was switched to Xulane. I absolutely hate it!!!, because it is not effective at all and I have to use a band aid over it just to get it to stay on for the week. My insurance won't cover Ortho Evra, but I am desperate and therefore, will foot the bill myself. Can't wait to get it and see if it works ---- it should because it's brand name, if not, I certainly won't be any worse off ;-)

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Hi girls ao i posted on this before when i was first switched to xulane from ortho and i hated it, i was on other birth control and it didn't work so i got back to it because ORTHO EVRA IS DISCONTINUED so i have mastered the applying technique and this is my second time on it and is qorking well for me is not as bad as the first time, in fact im feeling ok and what i do to apply it is firat of all do not use it down your belly because it will stick to your underwear i always put it on my arms or back and put the patch then press it for about 2 mins firmly and making sure the edges are well "sticked" to your skin. I hope it helps mines dont come off until i remove them myself

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ive also been on a heavy period for 1 solid month now. im a week off of it and im still bleeding bad. an i dont want breast cancer, im surprised my "nurse" didnt inform me of this. this is the last straw, im changing to a real doctor, not a nurse!

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Did your anxiety ever go away?

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omg I was on this xulane for 3 weeks now and i got cystic acne. I will discontinue and just go back to pill. i hate this patch! I've been really depressed and desperate with my acne

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Missing your period is a side effect. U better get in touch with your dr. After confirming your not pregnant

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right now i have the patchbon my back where you have it , is it aproblem that it gets a little bit wrinkled ?

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That's my issues break through bleeding. So it's not just me.

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I'm trying to find a place where to put the patch to stop the wrinkling. I'm 2 weeks in on the patch and my boyfriend knows that if there are wrinkles you have to change it. I'm not sure where to put it to prevent that. Right now it's on my arm. The second application I put it too close to my shoulder and it moves a lot. This makes me nervous that it's going to fall off, can I change it now even though my patch change day isn't for another 6 days?

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I was on xulane for 1 year and stopped it a year ago and haven't had a period in a year. Does this mean I'm sterile? :/

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