Ortho Tri-Cyclen for Acne User Reviews (Page 4)
Reviews for Ortho Tri-Cyclen
- Anonymous
- July 17, 2011
"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."
- Jet...
- November 15, 2017
"Used for a month or two. Gave me terrible migraines daily, along with irritability and nausea. I didn’t notice any difference in my acne."
- Ian...
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- May 12, 2021
"Yes, it did clear my acne, but the hair loss, weight gain (15 lb over the year), and depression were not worth it. I did not feel like myself at all. Would not recommend."
- MSa...
- Taken for 10 years or more
- December 5, 2019
"The Ortho Tri-Cyclen worked great for 15 years. Now discontinued, very upsetting. On Tri-Previfem for 1 month now. The verdict is still out. Anyone had any good luck with a generic?"
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Your review helps others make informed decisions.- sca...
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- October 9, 2019
"It cleared up my acne fast, however, I was having continuous discharge for no reason."
- Anonymous
- August 27, 2015
"This stuff doesn't work for acne. It hasn't helped my skin at all, and that was one of the reasons why I got birth control."
- Kka...
- November 5, 2018
"If I could give it a -100, I would. Made me super depressed, and I was covered in acne, not to mention nauseous. 25/8, that is worse than 24/7!!"
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"I never really had acne until this stuff. Hard cystic acne all over my jawline. Terrible headaches and nausea. I've been on it for 2 weeks, but I'm about to call it quits. Too many side effects; it's just not worth it. It's unbelievable."