User Reviews for Ethinyl estradiol/norgestimate

TriNessa (ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate): I've only been taking Trinessa for a month, but so far I love it. I was getting very self conscious with my acne and I was originally going to take Ortho Tri Cyclen, but my doctor recommended Trinessa. I was VERY worried after reading some of these comments but I'm so glad I gave it a try! Sure, my skin is not perfect (it's not a magic pill), but its CONSIDERABLY clearer, and I have not had any nausea, headaches, or dizziness. My breasts have gotten a little sore (a couple of times) but its a small price to pay for clear skin. Try Trinessa.

TriNessa (ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate): I'm 15 and I've struggled with mild acne for a while and I've tried Proactive and tons of other products and now I use expensive dermatological products. I get facials and I even use an expensive Thermaclear zit zapper. I'm almost done with my 2nd month of these pills and I'm happy to say I don't have one zit on my face. I have no weight gain or anything. I'm taking this for my mild acne and since I'm only 15 it's not for the birth control but when I'm older I'm sure it will be good for that too. I used to be weeks late on my period also and now I'm on time. I'm very happy. Try this.

Tri-Sprintec (ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate): I'm 16 years old and was put on Tri-Sprintec for my terrible acne condition. I'm on the 10th day and have experienced little to no side effects. Although my appetite has increased immensely, and I have become exceptionally sleepy, the pill is sort of helping my acne. I also hoped the pill could increase my breast size, but no difference (YET). I started off the pill weighing 104 pounds, I'm now 107 pounds. No vomiting, but I get headaches constantly. No mood swings, but I do feel more anti-social. I take it at night so it does it's job throughout the night. I would recommend the pill to anybody.

Ortho Tri-Cyclen (ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate): This was the only thing that worked for my adult acne. It kept my skin relatively clear, especially in the chin area, where I otherwise would get cystic acne during certain weeks of my cycle.

Tri-Sprintec (ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate): I read a lot of reviews on this product that had me scared to try this pill. BUT one thing I noticed is that the majority of people who were on Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo or whatever other product that is the 'name brand' version on this had the most problems with it. Anyway, I am on my 3rd week. I have not experienced any side effects that I could notice, seriously not one. I still feel the same way I did before I got on it. I'm taking this pill to regulate my cycle because it's so irregular and also for acne, which was most likely cause by imbalanced hormones. I haven't broken out since I have been on this pill.

Tri-Sprintec (ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate): I used to take the Depo shot but wanted something to clear my skin. These reviews scared me! My first week on the pack I broke out a little bit more than usual and was very moody, I kept telling myself that its my body getting used to the hormones. And sure enough, after my first week my skin is clear (a few blemishes from sleeping with makeup on) my mood is great, just like its always been, and intimacy with my boyfriend isn't a problem. I'm not experiencing the vaginal dryness. I'm starting my second pack and I'm glad I gave this a try. Ladies, take Vitamin A daily, 10,000 IU this should help with the skin clearing! Best of luck!

Tri-Sprintec (ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate): I've been taking Tri-Sprintec for a few weeks now and I have been breaking out and I usually have great skin. I usually sleep a good 8-9 hours a night and now I'm having A LOT of trouble sleeping and I wake up without being able to fall back to sleep after 3-5 hours. I have felt very nauseous and I have even thrown up a few times. I will be switching to something else very soon.

Tri-Sprintec (ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate): I have only been on this pill since Sunday (taken 3 pills so far) but so far it's great. My acne cleared up after the first night and I feel so much more relaxed and at peace (that might be because I always have a pleasant drowsy feeling which I never heard of happening on a birth control pill). I sleep really well now, my skin looks great and I have no side effects. Only thing is if I don't take care of myself by sleeping, eating or drinking enough water, I really notice now whereas before I could just ignore it. Besides that this pill has been great so far. Will try to post an update because I'm not sure how it will be once I get into the other pill colors (or the next few weeks).

Tri-Sprintec (ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate): I had perfect skin until 2 weeks after starting this pill. I continued to take it because my gyno said it would take 3 months for my body to fully adjust to the hormones. 5 months later I am still breaking out on a regular basis.

TriNessa (ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate): I've been on Trinessa for under a month now, and I am already seeing incredible improvements with my acne and acne-related scarring. My skin tone is becoming even, and clearing up at record speed. The reason why I only rate this medication an 8 is because it has caused mood swings, and for some reason radiating pain in my ankles and calves. I also get a pretty bad gag reflex for at least four hours after taking the pill, which is uncomfortable and I always feel on the verge of vomiting. However, nothing else has ever worked so well for my skin tone/acne problems, and I've tried it all. If you think the benefits outweigh the risks, as I do, this is for you.

TriNessa (ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate): I have been using Trinessa for 2 months and I love it. My acne has gotten considerably clearer and I have seen my acne scars begin to fade. Finally, my periods aren't unbearable, and it's on time. I'm very happy with Trinessa.

Tri-Sprintec (ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate): While this is only my first week on this (will take my 7th pill tomorrow), I gotta say I'm impressed.

TriNessa (ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate): I have been using Tri-Nessa for three months and it has been pretty good. My doctor put it on me to balance my hormones and control my acne. As for my acne, my skin was clearing up in the first two months and then steadily got worse again. Although my periods on Tri-Nessa have been extremely regular (which was not the case for me before) and I have had no negative side-effects.

TriNessa (ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate): I've been on this pill for a month now and I'm loving it. I had acne on my face, chest and back, and now that I'm on this pill it has gone down considerably. The rest of the acne on my body is healing, but I don't see any more breakouts occurring and I'm so happy. The only issue I have with it is that I have to take it every day. (I'm kind of forgetful but I've only forgotten once, and I'm not sexually active so that's okay) and that I've noticed a gain in my weight. It's not extravagant though. I just eat more now that I'm on it, and I'm trying to make better eating choices but that has nothing to do with the pill. I'd say give it a try, it's not bad.

TriNessa (ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate): Works very well for me, my skin got better. I used to have breast tenderness 10 days before period and very bad stomach cramps first 3 days every month, now it's gone. I have been on Tri-Nessa for 1 year, it hasn't made me gain any extra weight, don't have any mood swings.

Tri-Sprintec (ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate): I'm almost finished with my 3rd pack. I have nice skin again, and my periods are regular. No Weight Gain (I sort of wanted some) and my breasts have gotten somewhat fuller but that's NO complaint. I have had no side effects on this pill that effects my life, the 3rd week my breast get a little tender but I'm not in horrible pain. I think I'll be staying with it.

Ortho Tri-Cyclen (ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate): 28 yr old- healthy/active nurse. Always had minor acne since college but nothing like what I had a year ago last summer (2011). I blame it on YAZ for messing up my hormones. Painful cystic acne covered my jawline and forehead. I'm talking like 20 cysts at a time. Tried every OTC washes, organic, no caffeine, sugar, dairy, you name it. Nothing worked. Even though I did not want to go on the pill, I had too. ORTHO TRI CYCLEN (no the generic) for almost 7 months and finally it's almost clear. It was BAD first few months but I stuck with it. Give it time. PS: Generic is NOT the same as the real thing. Different fillers causes different reactions!

Ortho Tri-Cyclen (ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate): I've been taking this birth control for about 7 months and have no real complaints. It cleared up my skin fairly well. I still break out a little but not as badly as I did before. It regulated my period and shortened it and while I still get cramps I no longer get back cramps or ones that physically make me sick. This birth control made my depression and mood swings, which I was already having slightly worse but nothing a higher dose anti-depressant didn't fix. My breasts were very tender for a few months and I gained a cup size. I gained a little weight at first until I realized the pill was making me hungry, but with exercise and a balanced diet I'm back to my original weight. Overall I say it's worth a try.

Tri-Previfem (ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate): I didn't care for this at all. It didn't control my periods at all, I still had my 7 day long periods when other birth controls I have taken controlled it by the most 5 days, and I feel like my mood swings were severe where was scared of myself, not normal. My acne seemed to be worse than usual. I stuck myself with it for a year to see if any changes would happen and nothing changed so I swapped birth control.