Tri-Estarylla for Birth Control User Reviews (Page 2)

• Mik...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 12, 2023

"I like that I didn’t get pregnant, didn’t gain weight, and had no acne. However, I have lost any spark or motivation for life that I used to have, and low-key am depressed and just want to give up. Besides that, I’m thriving, I guess - I’m switching."

• mka...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 12, 2023

"I was originally on a Lupin brand under the name norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol. I got my prescription from Walgreens pharmacy, but they were not partnered with that manufacturer, so I was put on Tri-Estarylla. I had terrible anxiety and bloating all the time. I gained 10 lbs within those two months, and I just don’t feel like myself. I will stop this and try another brand. Birth control affects everyone differently, and you may find this brand might be good for you."

• Xan...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• August 22, 2019

"I was on Tri-Estarylla for over a year. It was my first birth control. I am a high-testosterone person with a high iron count as well. Before taking Tri-Estarylla, I had issues with acne (chest and cystic acne on my back and cheeks), fatigue, mood swings, body hair, and fluctuating weight. My periods were light, 4 days, and I never had cramps. After taking Tri-Estarylla, my acne cleared up, and my facial and chest hair virtually disappeared. However, my period became heavier, 7 days, and I experienced cramping. The biggest concern I had was that I gained 30 lbs in a year. Before BC, I never had problems with losing weight when necessary, but this post-BC weight is stubborn. Also, I experience intense anxiety episodes where I didn't before. I have more energy, but no motivation. Birth control-wise, I've never had a pregnancy scare, despite the fact that I do get lazy with the timing of my medication, but that's on me. I just wanted to share my experiences with side effects. Best of luck to y'all!"

• Sou...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• May 11, 2017

"My pharmacy switched me to this medication, and I never thought twice about it, as I have been on several different BC pills with no side effects. I didn't realize my horrible medical conditions were a result of this medication until I missed starting a new pack 3 weeks ago, and my problems almost immediately went away. For the last year and a half on the medication, I had unbearable migraines all day, 7 days a week. I also experienced constant nausea and dry heaving to the point that I would have to pull off the road when driving to throw up. I would become so dizzy when I was nauseous that all I could do was lay on the bathroom floor. I became very depressed, but can't say if it was due to the medication or being miserable every day."

• Ter...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• June 21, 2022

"I started taking this as a generic replacement for my original prescription 3 months into trying birth control to regulate my period. Previfem wasn’t too bad, but I did notice a lot of changes. When I got Tri-Estarylla instead, I just assumed it had a similar adjustment period. However, I’ve been on Tri-Estarylla now for two years and 3 months. Since starting this medication, I’ve become depressed, anxious, constantly nauseous, constantly tired, and constantly having headaches of varying severity. There were many days when I would avoid driving because my headaches were so bad that I had problems seeing and focusing. I have also gained 38 lbs during this time, which has not helped at all with all the other issues this drug caused. I’ve become an emotional mess with mood swings that make no sense at all. After taking it, I cry out of nowhere, for no reason at all. Everyone is different, but I do not recommend. I followed instructions to a T and never skipped a day."

• lol...
• October 14, 2017

"I didn’t like this pill. I stayed on it a full 3 months, but it made me crazy. The week before my period, I became even more crazy and depressed and anxious. Pretty much sad every day. Then I started getting my period the last week of my active pill and acne all over my chin. Switched pills."

• Kri...
• August 29, 2017

"Contrary to the negative reviews on this birth control, I actually had a pretty positive experience. I had great skin, my periods were very regulated and short, I had some weight gain (I am skinny and did want to gain weight, so if you don't want weight gain, I wouldn't suggest this). I think I only experienced mood swings during the first few months of taking this. I also experienced some migraines, but those only lasted 2-3 months as well. I was always bloated, but I'm not sure if that was due to the birth control or if it was just my diet. The only other thing I didn't like was that this gave me a very low sex drive. I usually had a higher sex drive the week of the sugar pills, so I assume this is because of the birth control."

• Awf...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 5, 2022

"I was switched onto Tri-Estarylla from Tri-Sprintec (which was generic for Tri-Previfem) for whatever reason. The pharmacy didn't tell me, but I assumed it was a rebrand and the same thing as Tri-Sprintec, but it is NOT the same. Tri-Estarylla has been awful for me. Very depressed, withdrawn, lethargic, and severe weight gain, like 20 pounds weight gain. The weight gain adds to the depression too. And I eat fairly healthy and exercise 5-6 times a week, but the weight kept going on no matter what I did. I don't like this pill, and I have requested my doctor and pharmacy to make a note to never replace Tri-Sprintec with this Tri-Estarylla ever again. This pill prevented pregnancy and lightened my period, but I am so unhappy with the weight gain and tiredness I experienced. I get to go back on Tri-Sprintec now thankfully."

• SoD...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 30, 2021

"I was on Tri-Sprintec, which worked really great for me for a year, and was switched, without being informed, to the generic Tri-Linyah, which gave me awful migraines. Then again, without being informed, I was switched to Tri-Estarylla. It was no big deal at first, but then I started experiencing swelling in my mouth/gums after the first week. Nothing else in my daily life/diet had changed, so I Googled the symptoms and read that it could be due to the hormonal changes. Then I started experiencing breakthrough bleeding like I was having a light period. This was on the second week of my first pack. I called the pharmacy and asked if I could switch back to the Tri-Sprintec and told them I would just pay the difference for what worked for me instead of just getting stuck with what insurance would cover. I also asked that I be informed anytime my medications switch. They said it was the same thing, but there must be something different that caused my side effects. Not sure how effective as BC."

• Vic...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 27, 2021

"Today makes a week that I’ve been on this pill, these past 3 days I’ve been so nauseous, throwing up literally everything I eat or because something smells bad. I have a heightened sense of smell, everything is making me gag. My boobs are enlarged and sore. I’m going to give it a few more weeks, but if nothing changes, I’m done taking it."

• go ...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 23, 2021

"Honestly shocked to see all of these negative reviews. The only reason I stopped taking it was because I got tired of taking a pill every day, and it made me lethargic. I have had HORRIBLE experiences with BC pills in the past, and this was the first one that worked for me. My gyno gave me this one because I have what looks to be PCOS and low estrogen, so he wanted to put me on something that gave me more estrogen than progesterone. I really think that's the kicker if you want to go on this, if you already have super high estrogen, this might not be awesome for you. If you're in the position to, I would suggest getting a blood test with your doctor just to see where your levels are at because that helped me so much. I also had terrible side effects from Loloestrin Fe if that helps."

• Tmg...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 26, 2021

"The past 3 months, I was switched onto Tri-Estarylla from Tri-Sprintec for what reason I still don't know. But Tri-Estarylla was awful for me. Bad cramps, severe weight gain (well, water retention I've come to find out). That last month was so awful I cried a lot, was very emotional, feeling of disconnect because of weight gain, and I was not very happy. This experience was a total 180 from Tri-Sprintec."

• Adr...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 30, 2021

"I’ve just completed my first package, and I must say I’ve bled every day of each pill. On week 4, it got worse! I’ve lost 15 lb since I’ve started it, and it’s absolutely the worst. I do not recommend."

• Ala...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 8, 2019

"So I know everyone (including me) will end up scrolling down and reading the comments. REMEMBER THAT EVERY WOMAN'S BODY IS DIFFERENT AND WILL HAVE A DIFFERENT EXPERIENCE!! As for me, I’ve always had painful periods and was irregular ever since I started. My cycles would range from 21 to 50, and I honestly thought I had a real issue and I wouldn’t be able to get it fixed. I’ve tried several natural remedies since I usually don’t like using chemicals and “man-made” medicines. So for my experience, the first 3 months were terrible for me: irregular spotting, acne breakouts (although my skin has always had acne), PMS, and mood swings. I was getting frustrated with it and was even tempted to stop taking it. After the third month, everything seemed to fall in place. My periods were able to regulate themselves. Although my periods will be just as painful from time to time as I was before. But I found Tri-Estarylla birth control worth it, also being my first one."

• isa...
• January 11, 2021

"Just finished a pack and starting the second pack. Sadly, I will stop taking the second pack. Each pill made me so nauseous hours after I took it, and it gave me digestion issues. My stomach felt so funky, and I felt the food coming back up every night when I sleep. Also, super bloated every day due to the stomach problems. I think the estrogen (0.035 mg) is too high and messing with my stomach. I used to be on 0.02 mg of estrogen dosage, and I didn’t have any issues with it."

• Chr...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 8, 2020

"I was on this Tri-Estarylla pill for 11 months until I gave up on it. The period regulation worked, I had mild cramps and not super heavy bleeding. The side effects have made life miserable. I have mild anxiety, and this medication made me have panic attacks over the stupidest things that I never would have worried about before. It made me feel numb and detached, and it completely ruined my libido. I don't recommend this pill, I was switched unwillingly from Tri-Linya (which I loved) to this."

• Kit...
• October 2, 2017

"Was on this for two and a half weeks. I became an absolute emotional wreck. Also, I bled very heavily for two weeks straight. I ended up having to go to the ER for this week. Became very lightheaded. Never experienced this before and will never take this again."

• MDe...
• February 17, 2016

"I've been on this medication for about two weeks. Since starting, I've had very increased anxiety, a dull headache every day in my temples, and restless sleep, resulting in extreme fatigue. The medication has not had any impact on my very moderate acne. I have noticed some water retention and bloating as well. I'm going to finish the month out, but the side effects I've experienced so far are not at all worth continuing to take this. I am so tired on a daily basis that I can barely function due to the inability to sleep soundly, even when taking a sleep aid."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 12, 2022

"I have to say the pro to this birth control is that I do not find myself overly emotional or unable to control my emotions. I have been on other pills that caused me to be nauseous the entire first week of the pack to the point where I would throw up, but thankfully this one did not have that same effect. A major con to this brand of birth control is my lack of libido and inability to get wet during intercourse. I went off birth control for 1 year and all of these problems went away, but decided to go back on for the sole purpose of birth control. Of course, you won’t be having babies if your body can’t create that desire anymore."

• Jam...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 8, 2021

"Switched from the generic form of Junel 1/20 (was on it for 6 months). I've been on Tri-Estarylla for about 2 months now. So far, no significant side effects besides bloating and weight gain (that could be a new relationship though, lol). Junel 1/20 gave me intense side effects such as acne/rash, depression, mood swings, loss of sex drive, bloating 24/7, and breakthrough bleeding for 2 out of 4 weeks a month. With Tri-Estarylla, my period is heavier though and lasts 4 days mid-placebo pills with cramps starting the last week of active pills all the way through the end of the placebo week. Haven't seen much improvement in acne, but I haven't been on it for too long to see that. My sex drive has improved, and I haven't had any breakthrough bleeding or mood swings. My discharge is much heavier/thicker, but it's white and not dark brown like with my last birth control. No pregnancy scares, and this is the only form of birth control my partner and I use."

• Ct2...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 1, 2022

"I had been taking Tri-Previfem for a few months and had no issues with it. I went to CVS and was given Tri-Estarylla, didn’t know much about it, so I decided to give it a try. Well…. I have a desk job and have never had any issues with my legs. While yes, I understand that your body can change, it’s awfully strange that I am retaining fluid starting below my knees down to my ankles. They swell so bad, and I plan on talking to my doctor about this. I haven’t had any issues with any other birth control. More recently, my cycles are regular and last 3 maybe 5 days, then stop. I don’t have bad cramps. Since taking Tri-Estarylla, I’m on day 7 and still bleeding. Some days it’s light (use a panty liner), then BOOM I need to put a pad back on! Lastly, certain food smells make me gag, and nope I’m not pregnant. Again, none of this is normal for me. I have a 90-day supply, currently on the first pack, and will not be continuing this!"

• Joj...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 18, 2019

"So I’m not one to write a review about medicine or anything really, but I had to share this. I started this medication in May, and before I started it, I had flawless skin, I never ever broke out. As soon as I began taking it, I broke out with cysts. I continued to take it in hopes of my body regulating to it. Nope, I was left with cystic acne all over my cheeks. To make matters worse, I had my wedding in a few months. I was getting about 5 painful cysts a week on this birth control. I have been off of this medication, and my skin cleared up. I paid a lot of money and made many trips to the derm to finally make my skin look normal. I wouldn’t recommend it, everyone’s skin is different, but I had a horrible experience."

• Emm...
• April 17, 2022

"I have anxiety and OCD, and the past two birth controls I tried had made my mental health worse, so I specifically asked my OBGYN for a birth control that wouldn’t affect me in that way. Tri-Estarylla has been great so far. I have noticed that my anxiety amps up before my period, but I’ve always dealt with that due to PMS. This has been the first birth control that I do not want to stop taking, and it has kept me feeling normal. I do experience cramps still while using this, but ibuprofen makes them disappear instantly."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 18, 2024

"I have been on this pill for a month now, & the only thing I can say is I've had sore breasts! I was extremely nervous to start it after seeing all of the negative reviews, but in the end, it works different for everybody! I've kept my sex drive, which is what a lot of reviews said that they lost. I truly feel like I am on no medication at all!"

• Ama...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 8, 2022

"I get my pills delivered through a company called Nurx. For 3 years, they have been sending me Tri Sprintec, which is the same pill brand I was taking prior to that service. I loved it. Been on it for at least 5 years. Never had an issue, then all of a sudden, they started sending me this kind. And guess what? I missed my period and just found out I’m pregnant. I’m very good at taking my pills at the same time each day, and I’ve managed to get through 33 years of life without a single pregnancy scare. Something isn’t right, and if you don’t want to get pregnant, I recommend you avoid this generic option. I only took this for 1 month as the switch just happened, and it failed. BIG TIME."