Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate for Acne User Reviews (Page 4)

• Nicol...
• October 16, 2016

Tri-Sprintec (ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate) "Originally I was prescribed Ortho Tri Cyclen but due to insurance issues I was given Tri Sprintec. I know you're supposed to give things usually 2-3 months to work but let me tell you this pill has worked miracles! The first 3 weeks were terrible. I was breaking out even worse than I already was. I mean, I was getting acne right above my eyelids, underneath my eye, & just about everywhere else on my face. I was so nauseous for a couple days that I almost had to skip a wedding. But I am SO glad I stuck to this. My face has been the clearest it's been in a year. I'm still battling 1-2 zits but that's nothing compared to what it was. I am left with A LOT of dark spots but a few hydrafacial treatments should help with that."

• Jazz
• April 29, 2015

Ortho Tri-Cyclen (ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate) "I really like Ortho Tri-Cyclen. I experienced minimal side effects and it has helped keep my skin clear! After the first pack I had hardly any acne. In terms of my sex drive it has stayed the same. I've always had a really high sex drive so I'm glad it didn't affect it! I really like this birth control pill and would recommend it to anyone who suffers from mild/moderate acne."

• best...
• January 8, 2016

TriNessa (ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate) "First month on trinessa and I can say I have no complaints what so ever it makes my skin glow I may get like up to 3 pimples max during the time of the month. I have struggled with acne 5 years and this is the best ive seen my skin in years"

• Cattttt
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• April 22, 2015

Tri-Sprintec (ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate) "I started tri sprintec in November 2013. The first month, I was extremely moody and had anger problems. After three months, my acne cleared up. It's been over a year, and I haven't seen an spot since! This is great; I also am very active. Some days, my sex drive is not there, usually this happens the first week of the pack. So for birth control purposes, I would rate this as a 10, as well. I've never had any problems and never had any pregnancy scares. My boyfriend noticed that I went up a cup in size. I didn't gain any weight really, I'm just 98 lbs and the maximum, I would be 100 lbs. I would recommend it to anyone who has acne problems. But wait 3-4 months for results."

• Abano
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 30, 2021

Tri-Sprintec (ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate) "Initially I was scared of trying Tri-Sprintec just because of the terrible reviews I saw and my previous experiences with BC pills (nausea, depression, diarrhea). But this pill is awesome!! Apart from a few days of nausea and some initial breakouts, I had no mood swings, no weight gain. After the 2nd week my skin cleared up and my boobs got slightly bigger too!! All in all great birth control would 10/10 recommend"

• Anonymous
• September 18, 2012

Tri-Sprintec (ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate) "I've been using this birth control for 3 months now and I'm starting my 4th month now. I started taking the pill to hopefully help with my acne and it seem to be working somewhat well until recently. When I started taking it, the acne I had improved a bit, but a few weeks ago my face basically blew up. I developed tons of it from just below my cheek bones, across my chin and along my jaw line but my forehead stays clear. I initially thought that it was just a breakout to signal that my period was starting (I normally get a little more just before, even on the pill) but it didn't go away. It's terrible and it's never been this bad before even off the pill. "

• Queenie
• June 12, 2020

Mono-Linyah (ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate) "This birth control Momo-Linyah has been absolutely HORRIBLE for my acne. I started taking this when Mononessa was discontinued. I regret taking this pill. My complexion had been cleared thanks to previously taking Yaz/Yasmin but this has messed it up. I have cystic acne and post acne scars. I am now trying to get back on ocella/yas/yasmin to clear up my complexion ..."

• Sharo...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 2, 2019

Tri-Previfem (ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate) "This pill is the worst I have constant headaches, depression, major depression, I cry all the time and I don’t know why my period was really light for two days then it just became really heavy all of a sudden I’ve lost weight I don’t have an appetite I would not recommend anyone To take this pill"

• april...
• September 19, 2016

TriNessa (ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate) "I have PCOS, and some of those symptoms include weight gain, hair loss, excess body/facial hair, irregular periods, and acne! I've always had acne. Not BAD acne, but enough that it bothered me. The kind of acne that hurts and lasts for weeks! I got put on TriNessa only 2 weeks ago and my face is CLEAR!! For the first time in my life and I'm 22. It was starting to get better within the first few days, MUCH better the first week, and now I'm only 2 weeks in and my acne is completely gone! Just a few little dark marks and a few acne scars on my cheeks but no actually pimples. I'm so relieved because you always hear horror stories about woman starting birth control and their acne getting so much worse before it got better.. but it didn't! YAY!!"

• Anonymous
• April 6, 2015

Ortho Tri-Cyclen (ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate) "This is my second time starting Ortho Tri-cyclen Lo. This birth control is pretty much the only thing that works for my adult moderate/severe acne. The first time I took it after about 3 months my skin was vastly improved and after 6 months my skin was completely clear. Then after 12 months my pharmacist put me on the generic (Tricira Lo) which is a bad idea. My skin freaked out with cysts all over my chin and near my nose area. I'm on my second month of tri-cyclen and am waiting for my skin to clear up again :("

• hehe
• May 6, 2020

Estarylla (ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate) "I am now almost done with my third month of this pill Estarylla and I have seen improvement in my skin but I am still breaking out and lots of scarring! My doctor suggested I switch my pill but I don’t wanna go through another three months of acne. If I wait another month will my acne fully clear?! I need answers"

• Alikay
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 10, 2015

Tri-Sprintec (ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate) "This stuff is like a wonder pill! My acne is clearing up, my boobs look fuller, didn't change my sex drive, my moods are the same and it fully protects me from having a baby. I couldn't be happier with this because I have tried lots of brands and wasn't on birthcontrol for about four years because I didn't want to go through the same process of hating the form of birth control I was using but my Dr knew exactly what to give me. Be honest with your Dr and always do your research:)"

• Anonymous
• October 1, 2012

Tri-Sprintec (ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate) "My gyno initially wrote a prescription refill for Ortho Tri-Cyclen (which I had been taking for years), but when I went to have the prescription refilled, the pharmacy did not have Ortho in stock. Therefore, they suggested the TriSprintec. Just days after starting the pack I experienced the WORST breakouts I have had as an adult, along with nausea, heart palpitations, and migraines. This is simply my experience with this pill - I know every female's body is different. "

• Elle...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 28, 2013

Tri-Sprintec (ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate) "I've been taking Tri-Sprintec for two months now. I have had persistent mild acne (plus scarring :/) since middle school. (I'm in my twenties now). I must say -- this pill has improved my skin. It's not perfect, but I've noticed that my normally breakout-prone skin has cleared up a bit, so that's nice to see. And now the negative: my appetite has increased *immensely*. I feel like I'm starving all the time. It's like constant PMS. I'm hoping this will go away as my body acclimates to the pill... I've consequently gained about 10 pounds... BUT -- my boobs have gotten bigger as a result, and my bum as well, so perhaps it's not all bad..."

• Cali...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 29, 2013

Tri-Sprintec (ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate) "I started Tri Sprintec 3 months ago for my 15 year struggle with acne. I am 35 years old and haven't been able to battle acne until now.....sort of. It has cleared my acne by like 90%! It probably would of been 100% if it wouldn't make me stay on my period for 3 weeks at a time. I have ALWAYS been regular with no cramps or period problems until now. I still have no cramps, but my period comes on whenever it feels like it! So annoying. I also have had tender breasts. I'm already a DDD so I don't need any growing there please! Other than that....I love that fact that my face is clearing up...I can deal with the other problems as long as my acne is GONE!!"

• K_m
• March 16, 2013

Tri-Sprintec (ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate) "I went on Tri-Sprintec for acne and irregular periods, and it has definitely helped me regulate both. Upon being prescribed this particular BC I was terrified because of all of the negative reviews, so I figured I'd share my positive experience for someone who was in my position. The only noticeable side effect I've had is a bit of chest acne (which I never had before), but as I'm only on my third pack now I'm hoping it will eventually clear up!"

• Elena
• November 24, 2014

Tri-Sprintec (ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate) "I started taking birth control mainly for acne. I've had severe body acne since I was a teen. It's been so bad that I've been embarrassed to wear clothes that even expose my shoulders since my skin resembles a Dalmatian. I'm 22 now and I've tried all sorts treatments including head and shoulders, zinc supplements, ointments galore, and salicylic acid. None had a lasting change. Then finally, I went on birth control for the first time. Wow. At last. I am on week 3. No new acne, anywhere. My skin is even less oily, red, and irritated. As a bonus, my breast seems fuller! I haven't had any mood swings, bloating or cramps. (I was very worried about that before). Just exercise and stay positive!"

• Eliza...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 20, 2019

Estarylla (ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate) "This worked WONDERS for my skin. I used to have bad cystic acne and tried everything in the book (except birth control) - my dermatologist recommended it and I have maybe had 2 breakouts in 8 months and my skin is just prettier. I have gained a substantial amount of weight since taking it but I am not sure if that is the pill or I am just getting older and my metabolism is slowing. If you struggle with acne cysts I HIGHLY recommend this pill."

• acne...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 7, 2019

Tri-Lo-Marzia (ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate) "I have been on this birth control for 2 months. I just started my third month and have painful and itchy pimples. My skin was acne prone but I have never itched nor hurt. But this birth control makes it soooo much worse!!! on the plus side I haven’t gotten pregnant. But maybe my pizza face is also helping as birth control. I was told to wait three months. I will update soon."

• Anonymous
• October 17, 2010

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."

• Kay
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 30, 2020

Estarylla (ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate) "The only good thing about this drug is that it cleared up my acne around my cycle time. The bad thing is I cramp like my cycle first day for two weeks. Period was a week late, and then stayed on for a week and a half and I spot/bleed constantly. If the spotting seems to stop, and I go to have sex, here comes the period back on. And the spotting comes back. It messed up my body so bad. I don’t think the irregular bleeding is worth keeping a few pimples away. And not to mention that you will be nauseated and will have a queasy stomach all the time. It gets worse after you eat. Every single time."

• PPano
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 14, 2019

Estarylla (ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate) "I am about three weeks into my first pack of Estarylla BC and my acne is worse than ever before. I was on trinessa for 5 years and still had some annoying hormonal acne and I was beginning to spot in between periods so my gyno switch me to Estarylla. What I like about Estrarylla is that I haven’t had any nausea from the pill like I have had with trinessa in the past. I’ve read other reviews saying to just stick with estarylla for a couple of months since the skin should clear up as the body adjusts. I sure hope that is right. I’m 22 and I’m at my wits end with this acne !!!"

• anon
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 7, 2019

Tri-Sprintec (ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate) "Tri-sprintec is HORRIBLE. My dermatologist recommended ortho tri - cyclen but my insurance covered tri sprintec. Within the first few days of taking it I broke out horribly. Cystic acne on my cheeks and around my mouth. I figured my body had to get used to the hormones so I decided to wait it out until I realized my skin kept getting worse and inflamed and I couldn’t take it anymore. I stopped using it after one week and had to try to get my skin back to normal. Worst experience of my life. I’ve been off it for 5 days and my skin is slowly getting better. I do NOT recommend this birth control."

• macy
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 17, 2015

TriNessa (ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate) "I have had acne since I was about 12 and now I am 22. I have tried everything under the sun to try and stop the horrid look. When my white heads turned into cyst like pimples I knew I had to completely do something else. I never took birth control before, but my dermatologist prescribed me TriNessa and I bless her heart everyday!!!! I love that I can be 100% honest and say this birth control changed my life. I started it in the beginning of December 2014 and it is now February of 2015 and my cysts are completely gone! It obviously is not going to happen over night, so take the time and try it! I also didn't gain weight from it, that's always a plus. So, drink water, workout, and take TriNessa and you will be a happy, happy girl!!!!!!!!"

• Anonymous
• March 21, 2012

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."