TriNessa for Acne User Reviews (Page 3)

• Danni
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 17, 2018

"I've been on Trinessa for 9 months let me just say I love it! I suffer from cystic acne and been struggling with it for many years and tried many different things to get rid of it natural and non-natural. This is the first time that my acne has cleared up 95% . It is wonderful for anyone with severe acne. During the first 3 months of taking it I did become very nauseous, light headed, and vomiting. After that smooth sailing :) the only thing that I can say bad about it is I have loss of appetite and lost about 10 lb in about 2 months. recommend this for anybody with severe acne! It works wonders and I haven't gotten pregnant yet so it works."

• Lydia
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• April 30, 2018

"I've been on this medicine for over a year and I love it. I do experience nausea a little bit but I think its mostly just motion sickness. My acne cleared up within 2 weeks & I barely ever get pimples. I love how it regulates my periods and brought it from being 7 days long, to 4. my cramps have gotten a little better too. I hope it works this well for you:)"

• crrqazy
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 20, 2018

"I was on aubra for 4 months and I broke out on the jawline. I just switched to trinessa and I'M BREAKING OUT with cystic acne on my jawline, sides of my face, and also my forehead. I've gained about 3 pounds and its only been 3 weeks on my first pack. I do not know what to do. I also became less patient, cranky, moody, feeling sticky, and swollen. I don't know If I should continue taking it and give it some time....."

• Bibiiii
• August 27, 2017

"Let's start off saying that medications work different for everybody. Personally it has not been bad for me like all of these other reviews. The first couple of weeks I did have mood swings, I was debating on stopping trinessa Lo, but I said maybe just my hormones need to regulate. Well they regulated. I started taking this birth control so I can stop getting hormonal break outs mid cycle. My acne wasn't horrible, I really just had oily skin and and a few cystic bumps that would leave red marks that looked ugly to me. I probably would get 7 a month? Something like that. Well the first 3 months I broke out a little more than usual. I had about 10 bumps on one cheek. On my 4th month and my skin is crystal clear!"

• qweji...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 25, 2017

"about to start my 4th month on this pill. mainly went on this pill for acne but not much improvement. Especially around the week of my period, all hell breaks loose. thankfully the period itself only lasts 3-4 days now and its fairly light. no weight gain, slight increase in breast size, no stomach pains, no hair loss. I am pretty emtional now tho, I cry at every sad video I see and every little thing seems to set me off. also, whenever I lay down, my left arm and leg goes slightly numb"

• Kscha...
• October 16, 2017

"Trinessa really worked well for me. I have PCOS and have always had really irregular periods. Trinessa fixed my irregular periods and cleared up my acne in about 3-4 months. I also have noticed that my mood swings have decreased since starting the medication."

• abreeze
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 7, 2017

"I requested Ortho tri cyclen but my pharmacy gave me this since my insurance did not cover ortho tri cyclen. Anyway I went ahead and took this. It works as a contraceptive perfectly but this caused me horrible acne like I've never experienced in my life. Seriously, at first it was small bumps on my cheek but within an week they bursted into very irritated, red, sore, itchy pimples. I had only ever had like 2 pimples at a time on my face but this medication made me have more than 20 on one cheek and more than 30 on the other.. This pill obviously didn't work out for me. It may help for others in regards to acne but my experience was so bad I finished my 3rd months pack and stopped taking it."

• Katieb
• December 5, 2014

"I am 19 years old and have suffered from moderate to severe acne since I was 13. I had tried everything. And when I say everything%u2026I mean EVERYTHING. Long story short I have finally found something that works for me. Just wanting to share: I have been seeing positive results after taking a women's multivitamin and a vitamin A. As well as getting prescribed a Tretinoin .05 gel. You can do the research but just wanted to also tell people about those. Good luck! I hope you have to same great results I have!"

• Livmich
• February 26, 2017

"This medication definitely reacts differently for everyone. This is my ninth birth control I've been on in my life. I used to get cystic acne terribly on my face and every birth control has had a different side effect for me. This one has been pretty bad. I no longer have terrible cystic acne on my face, but now it has appeared all over my back. Also, if you are taking depression medication, I really don't recommend. This has absolutely made me more depressed and I've also gained a lot of weight after almost 3 months of it. I think the pill makes me need to emotional eat."

• Jessi...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 15, 2017

"I was on the mini pill for about a year and really didn't mind it at all. However I was weaning my baby and had some breaking out so wanting to try the regular pill instead as recommended by my doctor. One month in and so far it is TERRIBLE. I get terrible cramps now, nausea all day, headaches and my emotions are out of wack! I already have slight depression and anxiety, this pill made it SO much worse. My acne is the worst it's been since I first had my daughter especially around my jawline. I am going to give it two more packs and then switch to something else."

• Elaine
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• July 25, 2015

"I got it prescribed when I was 16 for my very hormonal acne (effective birth control was a nice bonus too though.) after about 2.5 months my blotchy mess had become crystal-clear-as-ice skin. I was for 4 years, mostly very clear. Then I thought the problem was probably "fixed" and I went off it when I was 20. I Thought it was giving me headaches too. Quitting was was a nightmare. I had a 17 day period, Then It evened out to every 2 weeks. I started to break out like a volcanic range. I gained weight. I let this go on for 3 years thinking it would stop. I finally decided I'd get back on it a month ago. My skin is so bad on the sides I wear 60s headscarves to hide it, but it's clearing up in other ways. So far no headaches. Just nausea."

• Mirez
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 14, 2019

"I had been taking Aubra Eq and stayed on it for five months and had the WORST acne flair ups. Mostly around my chin and jawline. I hated it! I heard TriNessa was approved to help with acne and within the first two weeks I noticed a significant calming of my skin! This is my fourth week and I’m still very happy! No acne and no side effects! I’m so glad I switched to TriNessa"

• Lou
• July 22, 2016

"I went back on birth control hoping to alleviate some of my acne (I'm 26) and the first month of being on Trinessa was terrible – headaches, nausea, heartburn – and now that I'm nearing the end of the second month I'm experiencing weight gain all over – I can't fit into my bras, my waist is thicker, etc. and the acne is still present, although slightly better. I'm calling my doctor to see about switching brands."

• Kat
• December 22, 2016

"I have only been on Trinessa for 9 days and my skin is dramatically improving. I know that it may seem too early to tell but this is the best I've seen my skin in a loooong time. I have not changed my skin routine or diet, the only thing that has changed is getting on Trinessa. My only con is that I get abdominal cramps here and there."

• Lauren...
• February 17, 2016

"Ok well I just started this less than a week ago and I can't tell if my acne is getting better or worse my periods are definitely lighter and less cramps but I'm breaking out on my cheeks (I've only gotten the occasional pimple on my cheeks). I notice my chin is clearing up a little bit which is good compared to my usual 10 spots on it now I just have 2. Although not only are my cheeks breaking out but my forehead is kinda more bumpy than usual. I'll have to wait a little more and see, I heard it gets better with time."

• Jessica...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 5, 2016

"2nd review (2nd month on trinessa). In my first review I gave a 1star because I got TONS of cyst acne in the first 3 wks of taking Trinessa. I'm now on my second month and my cysts seem to be slowly disappearing or at least shrinking and I haven't gotten any new cysts. I'm starting to feel a bit more positive with this BC."

• Anony...
• January 22, 2016

"This is my third month into Trinessa. I can't say I hate it, and definitely can't say I love it. During my first 2 weeks I experienced very awful breast tenderness (making roller coasters at the time not a pleasant experience) and some nausea and major headaches. My first period on this was a little hellish, but my periods before the pill were 8 long, heavy days. I was put on this pill for my acne. Before the pill, I always got acne before and after my period on my forehead (cystic) and when I started this pill I started only getting whiteheads (which is doable). It's the week after my period, and for 3 long weeks I've had awful cystic acne on my chin and forehead. I am planning to give the pill at least 3 more months."

• Anonymous
• July 14, 2018

"I started this birth control my sophomore year of high school for my moderate (pushing severe) acne. Although it took a couple months, it’s worth the wait. Slowly but surely over the course of the year my acne was pretty much gone and my scarring is currently almost invisible. My gynecologist explained that this is a really good choice for troubled skin specifically, and since it is not a high grade birth control there is a much lower chance of getting blood clots or having a stroke. (which is nice to know)"

• alolol
• February 9, 2018

"TriNessa definitely worked for me, but patience is key. It pretty severely broke me out for about 3 months while my hormones were adjusting but it might be less severe for others. On my 4th pack IMMEDIATELY my skin got so much smoother and more clear. I’m still struggling with scars and a few pimples here and there but my skin has really improved. As for my period, it’s regular and pretty short with no cramps, no pms, and a lighter flow. If you’re having trouble now just wait it out, it’s worth it. :)"

• morg
• May 24, 2015

"I've been on TriNessa for 3 months now. This birth control has taken away my menstrual cramps which is a plus but it has made my acne the worst it's even been in my life and I've never had such low self esteem. Personally would not recommend it, but it works differently for everyone."

• Mermaid
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 24, 2018

"Good: my hormonal acne is MINIMAL which is amazing because it was bad and getting worse. Good: no pregnancies yet Bad: I’ve gained 50lbs in 9 months. My lifestyle hasn’t changed much because my average weight was around 165. I was 145lbs when I started and am now 210 lbs, a record high for me. Something has got to change so I’m meeting with my doctor."

• Deser...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 21, 2016

"Don't do it. I went on this birth control because I was sexual active and I wanted something that would also minimize my breakouts. I would typically get a pimple a month. Towards the last week of taking this pill my face broke out worse than it ever has. I had thousands of pimples. It was a mixture of small pimples which are called comedo and big cystic pimples along my jawline. I read reviews saying that you have to stay on the pills for at least three months then things will balance out. I took the pill for another month and things started to get even worse. I was so depressed and anxious. I stopped after my second pack and my face immediately started to improve. If you're not reacting well just stop don't wait. I'm now on lo Loestrin fe"

• Annoyed
• September 22, 2017

"I was on orthotricyclen which really cleared my skin but my new doctor decided to switch Bc on me to trinessa and I've been getting more than the typical one or two on my cheeks. And I never break out on my forehead but I started to with trinessa. Trinessa is horrible in helping acne!!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 30, 2012

"I thought that this would clear up my face, (was hoping at least), and it didn't. I mean I break out just like I did before and it's annoying, however if you don't have acne and you want a good birth control I highly recommend this because it really does do it's job. My periods are always on time, and they aren't unbearable at all. I think I gained weight, but then it went away. So it didn't affect my acne, and I think it's a good birth control."

• Rache...
• November 5, 2017

"I have been on trinessa for almost 2 years now and I haven't had any problems with it. I gained some weight at beginning but not too much. I started using it for acne and then was also using it for birth control and both work great for me. Recently I started getting a little acne back but I'm pretty sure its because of stress. Overall, does the job well."