Sotret vs. Ortho tri-cyclen lo
Summary
We compare the side effects and drug effectiveness of Sotret and Ortho tri-cyclen lo. The study is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 59,227 people who take Sotret and Ortho tri-cyclen lo, and is updated regularly.
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How the study uses the data?
The study is based on isotretinoin and ethinyl estradiol; norgestimate (the active ingredients of Sotret and Ortho tri-cyclen lo, respectively). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs or brand names) are also considered.
What is Sotret?
Sotret has active ingredients of isotretinoin. It is often used in acne. Check the latest outcomes from 2,040 Sotret users, or browse all drugs.
What is Ortho tri-cyclen lo?
Ortho tri-cyclen lo has active ingredients of ethinyl estradiol; norgestimate. It is often used in birth control. Check the latest outcomes from 1,777 Ortho tri-cyclen lo users, or browse all drugs.
How to use the study?
Patients can bring a copy of the report to their healthcare provider to ensure that all drug risks and benefits are fully discussed and understood. It is recommended that patients use the information presented as a part of a broader decision-making process.
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59,227 people who take Sotret and Ortho tri-cyclen lo are studied.
Number of reports submitted per year:
Drugs in this study:
- Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo (ethinyl estradiol; norgestimate)
- Sotret (isotretinoin)
Most common side effects:
Sotret:
- Depression
- Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit)
- Anxiety
- Headache (pain in head)
- Pain
- Pregnancy On Oral Contraceptive
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)
- Vomiting
- Drug Exposure During Pregnancy
Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo:
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Depression
- Colitis Ulcerative (inflammation of colon with ulcer)
- Crohn's Disease (condition that causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract)
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Anxiety
- Colitis (inflammation of colon)
- Dry Skin
- Suicidal Ideation
- Headache (pain in head)
Most common side effects experienced by people in long term use:
Sotret:
- Anxiety
- Pregnancy On Oral Contraceptive
- Pain
- Deep Vein Thrombosis (blood clot in a major vein that usually develops in the legs and/or pelvis)
- Pulmonary Embolism (blockage of the main artery of the lung)
- Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit)
- Cholecystitis Chronic (long lasting infection of gallbladder)
- Injury
- Depression
- Gallbladder Disorder
Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo:
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Colitis Ulcerative (inflammation of colon with ulcer)
- Depression
- Crohn's Disease (condition that causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract)
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Injury
- Anxiety
- Intestinal Haemorrhage (bleeding from intestine)
- Gastrointestinal Injury (injury to gastrointestinal tract)
Drug effectiveness:
Sotret:
- not at all: 1.69 %
- somewhat: 5.96 %
- moderate: 10.53 %
- high: 31.68 %
- very high: 50.15 %
Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo:
- not at all: 3.99 %
- somewhat: 15.74 %
- moderate: 23.95 %
- high: 35.12 %
- very high: 21.21 %
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Related publications that referenced our studies
- Ersoy MA, Ersoy HT, "Manic symptoms associated with isotretinoin and methylphenidate combination: a case report", Klinik Psikofarmakoloji Bȹlteni-Bulletin of Clinical Psychopharmacology, 2014 Sep .
Related studies:
- Sotret side effects (1,992 reports)
- Ortho tri-cyclen lo side effects (1,352 reports)
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