Tri-Lo-Marzia and Weight Gain: What Users Say (Page 2)

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

For Acne "Was prescribed this for acne. Helped clear up about 75% of it, which is good. I also don’t get as moody or as many cramps on my period. Little weight gain (5 pounds). However, my period happens roughly twice a month now, which is very annoying, although it is a little lighter than it used to be. According to my doctor, give it at least 3 months for your hormones to adjust, and you have to take it at the same exact time every day. With my inconsistent work schedule and general forgetfulness, this medication is not the best fit for me, but if you’re trying to find a solution for acne and PMS symptoms, it will help."

• Anonymous
• September 15, 2019

For Birth Control "I have been taking Tri-Lo-Marzia for a little over a year now. I switched over from Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo due to my insurance. I certainly don’t care for it! I have gained weight, become very emotional, and suffer from random migraines. I’ve noticed that when I accidentally miss 2 days, I do have heavy bleeding."

• umm...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 25, 2021

For Birth Control "I've been taking Tri-Lo-Marzia for about 3 months now. I was placed on it for mainly day 1 period cramps and acne breakouts the week before my period starts. At first, this made me gain about 10 pounds, but since then, my weight has just been fluctuating. Surprisingly, it got rid of the acne, but I've also been taking better care of my skin and haven't worn makeup in forever. But the reason I'm taking my time to leave a review is that I used to have 3-4 day-long periods, and I'm now on DAY 7. It's not even a constant flow, but it's not light enough to be spotting, and it's so annoying. It's safe, I am over that, and I'm getting an IUD."

• Anonymous
• May 26, 2022

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I have been taking this drug for over 3 years now. The periods are shorter, and there is no bleeding. There are no side effects except for one problem: gained weight, 12 kilograms. That's the problem, I can't get rid of it. I'm wondering how long you can take it. It is scary to stop taking it because the bleeding does not start again."

• peg...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 29, 2021

For Birth Control "I would not recommend this birth control to anyone, I was on it for almost a year, and the only positive was it kept me from getting pregnant. I had horrible acne a month or two after starting the pill, and it continued throughout my time on the pill. I still had painful cramps and headaches on my period, and it also caused me to gain about 15 pounds within a year. I have been off of it for about 2 months, and I've already lost the weight I gained while on it. The bigger problem is that my first period after the pill was 11 days late, and my second period was 11 days early. I've been on 4 different pills before and never have experienced lasting issues after I went off the pill. Do yourself a favor and try something else."

• Ale...
• October 6, 2019

For Birth Control "Within the first 2 weeks, I had horrible acne around my mouth, constant breast tenderness, and immediate weight gain. This was only the tip of the iceberg. As my time on Tri-Lo-Marzia increased, so did my problems. I have never been as moody as I was on Tri-Lo-Marzia, with the most intense mood swings. The depression I had while on Tri-Lo-Marzia was comparable to the depression I experienced during my parents' divorce, only 5 times worse. My final week on it led me to experience the worst migraine of my life, one that persisted for 4 days straight with no moment of peace. What ultimately led me to stop taking this pill was reaching the lowest point in my life, something I have not considered in many, many years, nonetheless seriously considered. My final night with Tri-Lo-Marzia in my system was a culmination of depression, tears, and anger as I am baffled at how a synthetic hormone could cause such havoc in my life. I took this pill for 1 month and 7 days."

• CSh...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 3, 2023

For Birth Control "I went on birth control to help clear up my cystic acne and hopefully get me back to having a normal cycle. So far, I still have cystic acne, boils, 10 lb weight gain, hot flashes, I still have a messed up menstrual cycle and it’s been 3 months on it."

• iwa...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 1, 2023

For Birth Control "I do not recommend taking this birth control. I’ve been on birth control for two years, and I’ve been on Tri-Lo-Marzia for a few months now. I started with Junel, and I had no side effects, but I had breakthrough bleeding, and my doctor switched me because of it. Tri-Lo-Marzia didn’t seem bad at first. I didn’t have a period my first month of taking it, and since then my period has been all messed up, either just spotting for my period or starting my period during the middle of my pack, still having breakthrough bleeding. My libido is still 0, I’m bloated all the time, I’ve gained weight in my face, and my self-esteem has been affected. I’ve never been depressed or had harmful thoughts before, but I do now. I’m hardly the person I was before I started this pill. I have an appointment to get a copper IUD, but it’s in a few months, and I’m trying to find one sooner so I can stop taking this birth control ASAP."

• cre...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 10, 2022

For Birth Control "I’ve been on Tri-Lo-Marzia for about 5 months now. Before starting the pill, my cycle would skip for a few months, and when I eventually got it, it lasted for about 6-7 days. Immediately after starting it (about a week or 2), I lost 15 pounds and gained it back right after. The longer I take it, the longer my periods last each month-or should I say twice a month. I get my period twice a month now for about 10-14 days and only 6 days between them. It also isn’t a regular “period.” The blood isn’t red, it’s more like a very dark, almost poop brown color. I get spurts of blood every 2 days where it’s bright red, then goes immediately back to the brown. I don’t know if it has cleared my acne at all because I’ve been using topical medication at the same time as taking this pill. I’ve also had headaches for weeks straight, even after taking Advil, it doesn’t lessen. The only plus I can think of is that my hair is growing faster maybe?"