Ortho tri-cyclen lo and Bronchitis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Bronchitis is reported as a side effect among people who take Ortho tri-cyclen lo (ethinyl estradiol; norgestimate), especially for people who are female, 30-39 old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Depo-Medrol, and have Crohn's disease.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Bronchitis when taking Ortho tri-cyclen lo. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 1,354 people who have side effects when taking Ortho tri-cyclen lo from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Ortho tri-cyclen lo?

Ortho tri-cyclen lo has active ingredients of ethinyl estradiol; norgestimate. It is often used in birth control. eHealthMe is studying from 1,787 Ortho tri-cyclen lo users. Check the latest studies of Ortho tri-cyclen lo.

What is Bronchitis?

Bronchitis (inflammation of the mucous membrane in the bronchial tubes) is found to be associated with 2,322 drugs and 2,441 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Bronchitis.

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On Aug, 31, 2026

1,354 people reported to have side effects when taking Ortho tri-cyclen lo.
Among them, 14 people (1.03%) have Bronchitis.

Could Ortho tri-cyclen lo cause Bronchitis?

Among these 14 people:

How long have people been on Ortho tri-cyclen lo when they have Bronchitis? *

What is the gender of people who have Bronchitis when taking Ortho tri-cyclen lo? *

female: 100 %
male: 0.0 %

What is the age of people who have Bronchitis when taking Ortho tri-cyclen lo? *

What are other drugs people take besides Ortho tri-cyclen lo? *

Nuvaring: 8 people, 57.14%
Desogen: 8 people, 57.14%
Depo-Medrol: 8 people, 57.14%
Zithromax: 7 people, 50.00%
Zofran: 6 people, 42.86%
Transderm Scop: 6 people, 42.86%
Hydrocodone Bitartrate And Acetaminophen: 6 people, 42.86%
Diazepam: 6 people, 42.86%
Albuterol: 6 people, 42.86%
Ortho-Novum 7/7/7-21: 4 people, 28.57%

What are other side effects people have besides Bronchitis? *

Pneumonia: 8 people, 57.14%
Upper Respiratory Tract Infection: 8 people, 57.14%
Pulmonary Embolism (blockage of the main artery of the lung): 8 people, 57.14%
Atrial Tachycardia (rhythm disturbance that arises in the atria): 8 people, 57.14%
Weight Decreased: 7 people, 50.00%
Splinter Haemorrhages (tiny blood clots that tend to run vertically under the nails): 6 people, 42.86%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 6 people, 42.86%
High Blood Pressure: 6 people, 42.86%
Coughing Up Blood: 6 people, 42.86%
Heart Palpitations (feelings or sensations that your heart is pounding or racing): 6 people, 42.86%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Stress And Anxiety: 1 person, 7.14%
Menstruation Irregular: 1 person, 7.14%
Menstrual Disorder (disease of menstrual cycle): 1 person, 7.14%
Crohn's Disease (a condition that causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract): 1 person, 7.14%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Bronchitis (118,921 reports)

How severe was Bronchitis and when was it recovered:

Bronchitis in Ortho tri-cyclen lo

Expand to all the drugs that have ingredients of ethinyl estradiol; norgestimate:

Bronchitis and drugs with ingredients of ethinyl estradiol; norgestimate (149 reports)

Sub-studies by gender and age:

Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with Bronchitis:

Bronchitis (2,322 drugs)

Browse all the conditions that are associated with Bronchitis:

Bronchitis (2,441 conditions)

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on ethinyl estradiol; norgestimate (the active ingredients of Ortho tri-cyclen lo) and Ortho tri-cyclen lo (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

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