My side effects have mainly to do with the generic for Estrostep....

My side effects have mainly to do with the generic for Estrostep. It is called Tri Le Gest FE. In one month it raised my blood pressure from 120/80 to 144/99. My doctor put me on Ativan thinking I had anxiety. That reacted badly also. Ended up in the ER with BP 165/100 heart rate 135. Since stopping generic my bp is now back in the 120'/70 range. I have gained 15 pounds and had my cholesterol go up 20 points in one year. I will blame regular Estrostep for that but the generic form really messes with your heart. Just wanted to let everyone know to keep really close tabs on blood pressure.