Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate for Acne User Reviews (Page 2)

• ebb...
• January 29, 2012

"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 caused by imbalanced hormones. I haven't broken out since I have been on this pill."

• 041...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 6, 2018

"I started this pill that was recommended by my gyn as most effective for acne. The first 2 packs were a complete opposite for me. I broke out on parts of my face that I never really experienced acne on before. However, they weren’t cystic or big and red like I usually would get on the chin area. At the third pack, it got significantly better. I no longer had new breakouts. And now at my fourth pack, my scarring has faded for the most part, and around the placebo week, I get one small breakout but nothing crazy. If you’re just starting this pill and aren’t sure if you should stick it out, I’d say give it 3 months as recommended by the experts."

• Mar...
• October 19, 2014

"I have taken TriNessa for about 8 months, and during maybe the first 2, I felt some nausea, but it quickly cleared my acne up and also helped with my heavy, painful menstrual cycle. I also noticed that I have a smaller appetite now, and I have lost 15 pounds during the summer, but I'm not complaining."

• JCF...
• November 5, 2013

"I am almost through with my second month of pills, and I have to say that my acne has gotten worse. I normally have fairly clear skin with occasional small breakouts, but since the birth control, my acne has gotten much more common and more large and painful as well. I'm hoping that my body is still getting used to the hormones and will soon get back to normal. Also, my appetite has become a constant issue. My weight has stayed the same so far, but I am eating much more than I used to. Hoping that this is all just adjustments that will get better with time!"

• Bls...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 25, 2017

"The first two months of use, I broke out bad. I read reviews that said this might happen as it's balancing everything out. I stuck with it. 14 months in and I'm a happy girl. Little to no cramping (used to be quite severe), 3-4 days of light bleeding, and my skin is so happy! Occasionally get a pimple or two, but absolutely no more cystic acne! My moods are balanced and I haven't experienced weight gain. I didn't experience any nausea or abnormal pain. I'm 37 and this is the right pill for me."

• Che...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 15, 2015

"Ladies, do not give up. I have been searching for a year for something to heal my cystic jawline acne and chin, and literally, my skin was so disgusting I stopped being social because my self-esteem was at the lowest it's ever been. Let me tell you, though, my dermatologist prescribed TriNessa BC for my acne, and at first it did nothing but make it worse. I felt hopeless, but by the end of the third month, oh my God! It was like a miracle! My skin is glowing, and I can say give it time because this really does work. By month 3/4, you should see results up to 6 months, but patience is key. I am so happy, and I will never try anything else. All I use now for my skin care regimen is Cetaphil for oily skin cleanser and Olay hydrating lotion."

• ecc...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 17, 2014

"I've been on TriNessa for about 3 months now. I had severe inflammation prior to getting on TriNessa. I've always had moderate acne, but after my smallpox vaccination (required by the military to deploy to the Middle East), my doctor prescribed this pill solely for my acne. It took about a month and a half of using it to really notice a difference, but man, when it kicked in, it kicked in. I get maybe 2-4 pimples a week now versus 20 new ones. And the ones I do get are not nearly as big or as inflamed. Even when I'm on my period, I get far less than I used to. This was a miracle for me!"

• hap...
• June 7, 2011

"I'm 15, and I've struggled with mild acne for a while, and I've tried Proactiv 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 second 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."

• say...
• April 12, 2014

"I have had acne since I was 12 (I'm 21 now), and this did not clear me up completely, but my acne is definitely better, they aren't as big or painful, less cystic acne. The first week it, I was very emotional and nauseous, but when it passed, everything was fine. I also did not gain weight, nor did my hair get thinner, or I don't notice because I have naturally thick, curly hair. I do recommend Ortho Tri-Cyclen."

• Bry...
• August 20, 2015

"I'm writing this because reading this same page is what ultimately convinced me to give birth control a try for my stubborn, cystic, hormonal acne. If you've tried everything in the book for acne like I have, (antibiotics, prescribed antibiotics, every OTC cream and wash on the market, DIY...) and it's been a relentlessly tiring experience-please try BCPs. After talking with my doctor, she said that after a week I should see a difference because that's when your body adjusts. After a week seeing not only no difference but seemingly worse cystic acne all around my chin (my number one problem area), I ended up back on here and countless other websites to refer to other people's experiences. And thank God I did-give it time! That's the key to this."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• February 1, 2013

"Tri-Sprintec is definitely the best medication I have had for my face. In high school, I suffered from awful acne that got worse a week before my period started. My face was also burning so badly that I could hardly wash my face (the main reason why I had so much acne). My gyno prescribed this medication just for controlling the acne. Now I have been on the medication for 5 years, and my acne has completely disappeared, and I don't ever remember my last bad pimple!"

• Anonymous
• December 7, 2013

"I'm 22 years old and have been dealing with acne since about 13 years old. I've been on Tri-Sprintec for almost two years now, and what a difference. It has to be the best birth control I've ever been on. No gaining weight, mood changes, and my face stays clear even when it is that time of the month. Life changing."

• Jen...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 27, 2014

"I've always been lucky to have naturally flawless skin, but then the beginning of this year, I got the most intense cystic acne on both of my cheekbones. It looked like I had an allergic reaction to blush. I tried everything: Proactiv, dermatologist visits, prescribed medication, expensive products, facials. My skin, other than my acne zones, was soft and smooth, but nothing was treating the actual problem on my cheeks. I decided to change my birth control. I was on Levora for a few years before switching to TriNessa a few months ago. TriNessa took a couple of months to fix the acne, but I couldn't be happier! I'm just waiting for my skin to renew to get rid of the red. My confidence is back! Be patient, it's worth it!"

• Kan...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 4, 2019

"I love this birth control, the only thing I am sacrificing a little bit is a loss of sex drive, as it comes and goes. But as for my acne, it has cleared, and my periods are only 3 days long! I have no mood swings or feelings of depression and have been on this for a year. Also, no weight gain!"

• Nyc...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 24, 2014

"I am starting my third month of this birth control, and I have to say it's pretty good. My acne has decreased dramatically. I used to have a lot of cystic acne spread throughout my face, and now it is decreasing. Also, my period is very light, and it lasts about 3 to 4 days. I actually experienced cramps the last time I had my period on the first day, but once I took two Advils, I was fine. As for weight, I have maintained the same weight, however, my breasts do increase right before my period, and I do feel bloated on the first day. I would recommend this if you're looking to treat your acne."

• Evi...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• December 30, 2015

"PLEASE READ THIS: Tri-Sprintec will cause an initial breakout for the first 3-4 months. DON'T BE DISCOURAGED! After this period, your skin will clear up like magic! I'm 20 years old and have been on Tri-Sprintec on/off since I was 18. I've had severe acne since I was about 12/13 years old and have seen multiple dermatologists since then. Nothing worked until I went to my gyno to get on birth control, and she recommended Tri-Sprintec because it helped with acne. At first, I felt mild nausea and severe depression/mood swings/etc., but as time passed, this went away. Each time I got back on the medication, I would have a terrible breakout period, but it's completely worth it. This is a great pill, and I've never had problems with it."

• Acn...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 29, 2014

"I started taking Tri-Sprintec 7 months ago. I mainly wanted it to treat acne, but also as birth control. I had moderate acne, and it actually took a while for the pill to finally help my skin. I had to be patient with it because it took about 4-5 months for my skin to clear up, with occasional pimples around my period. The pill did, thankfully, increase my breast size after a couple of weeks to a month of taking it, and I felt like my appetite has increased, but I've only gained around 7 pounds since I started, and I've always been at 100 pounds. This pill has been great to me, and I haven't had any problems with it so far (that I know of)."

• Sta...
• January 8, 2018

"Growing up, I've always had sensitive skin and mild acne. In the summer of 2016, I went on vacation, and when I came back, I broke out terribly. In October 2016, my doctor prescribed me Ortho Tri-Cyclen, but my insurance covered Tri-Sprintec. Because of all of the negative reviews, I was hesitant to try it. I didn't really see any dramatic results until the 7-month mark, my skin started clearing up more and more, and in the 8th month, I had clear skin. Overall, with clear skin, bigger boobs, and no side effects, I am extremely happy with Tri-Sprintec! If you're on the edge about taking this pill, give it a shot! You'll never know if you don't try, this could be your miracle!"

• Pma...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 19, 2020

"I have now been on this birth control for 3 months. I originally started because I was experiencing very bad hormonal acne on my neck and jawline that was not going away with expensive skincare products or over-the-counter products. I had tried 2 other birth controls before settling on this one, they both made me extremely nauseous and groggy. I’m so glad I found this birth control. But you need to give it time. It won’t work immediately. You will experience acne purges, it’s not the birth control giving you acne, it’s your acne essentially purging itself out so you can have that clear skin. Besides helping my acne, my cramps are now bearable, which is amazing since I’ve always had super painful cramps. The only other side effect I’ve experienced was breast tenderness and breast growth, which I’m not complaining about. No weight gain! This pill has been a lifesaver for me."

• BMK...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 12, 2013

"I am 24, and I have been taking Trinessa for almost a month. I have nice skin as it is, but this birth control has helped with the normal small breakouts that we all get. I have noticed my skin 'glows' more now. On the downside, I felt nauseous every day for the first week. I couldn't eat because I felt so sick. I have cramps and feel bloated. I haven't gained any weight that I have noticed. I have had lower back pain and more cravings for food. BUT, my sex drive is through the roof, which I can't complain about. Overall, I hope the sickness goes away. If I didn't know I was on the pill, I'd think I was pregnant."

• Mak...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 29, 2021

"For a few months on Tri-Sprintec, everything was fine, and then my acne got worse, now I have the worst acne of my life. I never even had pustules when I was in high school. Ironically, I clear up during my period, suggesting that the hormones in these did the complete opposite effect of what I had intended."

• Rox...
• July 29, 2014

"This is my 4th month on TriNessa. My doctor put me on it to help with my heavy and irregular periods as well as my acne. The first 2 months didn't seem to have any effect on me other than make me break out. In fact, this first period I had on this medicine seemed longer (around 7 days) and more painful than ever before. I even experienced a bit of sickness around the first week. But I kept taking it, and it has finally started clearing up my acne, and the last period I had was only 4 days with minimal cramping. This birth control is pretty effective for me, and it's finally doing its job. The point is: give it time to work."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• March 27, 2019

"I guess everyone’s experience is way different. Everyone seems to have had a bad experience with Mono-Linyah, but for me, I, on the other hand, have been on this BC for the past 5 years, and it has done wonders. I have never gotten pregnant, and I use this for acne. I had really bad acne as a teen, and this was able to control my acne and my oily face. Of course, I get a breakout here and there when I’m about to start my period, but nothing major. I then got off of Mono-Linyah for about 4 months, and my oily face came back, and I broke out like crazy. I just got back on it because this was the only medication able to help with my acne."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 25, 2012

"I was very skeptical about trying this pill because it is a generic, and I have heard negative things about it. I have been on it for two months, and so far, no weight gain, no nausea, no mood swings, or any other of the reported side effects. The best part about this pill is that it completely cleared up my cystic acne after only a few weeks. I have been on a couple of other pills with horrible side effects. Find the pill that works best with your body. This one seems to work best with mine."

• kya...
• September 29, 2019

"Started taking Ortho Tri-Cyclen for acne a month ago. During the time of the month, it caused me to break out in places I never have before and also caused me to have large cystic acne on my chin and jawline. They were all in clusters and on the right side of my face. The doctor says it will get worse before it gets better, but honestly, I don't know what to do. Everybody is different, and their body reacts differently, but I am ready to give up, tbh."