Tri-Sprintec for Acne User Reviews (Page 2)

• Abano
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 30, 2021

"Initially I was scared of trying Tri-Sprintec just because of the terrible reviews I saw and my previous experiences with BC pills (nausea, depression, diarrhea). But this pill is awesome!! Apart from a few days of nausea and some initial breakouts, I had no mood swings, no weight gain. After the 2nd week my skin cleared up and my boobs got slightly bigger too!! All in all great birth control would 10/10 recommend"

• Nicol...
• October 16, 2016

"Originally I was prescribed Ortho Tri Cyclen but due to insurance issues I was given Tri Sprintec. I know you're supposed to give things usually 2-3 months to work but let me tell you this pill has worked miracles! The first 3 weeks were terrible. I was breaking out even worse than I already was. I mean, I was getting acne right above my eyelids, underneath my eye, & just about everywhere else on my face. I was so nauseous for a couple days that I almost had to skip a wedding. But I am SO glad I stuck to this. My face has been the clearest it's been in a year. I'm still battling 1-2 zits but that's nothing compared to what it was. I am left with A LOT of dark spots but a few hydrafacial treatments should help with that."

• Cattttt
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• April 22, 2015

"I started tri sprintec in November 2013. The first month, I was extremely moody and had anger problems. After three months, my acne cleared up. It's been over a year, and I haven't seen an spot since! This is great; I also am very active. Some days, my sex drive is not there, usually this happens the first week of the pack. So for birth control purposes, I would rate this as a 10, as well. I've never had any problems and never had any pregnancy scares. My boyfriend noticed that I went up a cup in size. I didn't gain any weight really, I'm just 98 lbs and the maximum, I would be 100 lbs. I would recommend it to anyone who has acne problems. But wait 3-4 months for results."

• Anonymous
• September 18, 2012

"I've been using this birth control for 3 months now and I'm starting my 4th month now. I started taking the pill to hopefully help with my acne and it seem to be working somewhat well until recently. When I started taking it, the acne I had improved a bit, but a few weeks ago my face basically blew up. I developed tons of it from just below my cheek bones, across my chin and along my jaw line but my forehead stays clear. I initially thought that it was just a breakout to signal that my period was starting (I normally get a little more just before, even on the pill) but it didn't go away. It's terrible and it's never been this bad before even off the pill. "

• Alikay
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 10, 2015

"This stuff is like a wonder pill! My acne is clearing up, my boobs look fuller, didn't change my sex drive, my moods are the same and it fully protects me from having a baby. I couldn't be happier with this because I have tried lots of brands and wasn't on birthcontrol for about four years because I didn't want to go through the same process of hating the form of birth control I was using but my Dr knew exactly what to give me. Be honest with your Dr and always do your research:)"

• Anonymous
• October 1, 2012

"My gyno initially wrote a prescription refill for Ortho Tri-Cyclen (which I had been taking for years), but when I went to have the prescription refilled, the pharmacy did not have Ortho in stock. Therefore, they suggested the TriSprintec. Just days after starting the pack I experienced the WORST breakouts I have had as an adult, along with nausea, heart palpitations, and migraines. This is simply my experience with this pill - I know every female's body is different. "

• Elle...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 28, 2013

"I've been taking Tri-Sprintec for two months now. I have had persistent mild acne (plus scarring :/) since middle school. (I'm in my twenties now). I must say -- this pill has improved my skin. It's not perfect, but I've noticed that my normally breakout-prone skin has cleared up a bit, so that's nice to see. And now the negative: my appetite has increased *immensely*. I feel like I'm starving all the time. It's like constant PMS. I'm hoping this will go away as my body acclimates to the pill... I've consequently gained about 10 pounds... BUT -- my boobs have gotten bigger as a result, and my bum as well, so perhaps it's not all bad..."

• Cali...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 29, 2013

"I started Tri Sprintec 3 months ago for my 15 year struggle with acne. I am 35 years old and haven't been able to battle acne until now.....sort of. It has cleared my acne by like 90%! It probably would of been 100% if it wouldn't make me stay on my period for 3 weeks at a time. I have ALWAYS been regular with no cramps or period problems until now. I still have no cramps, but my period comes on whenever it feels like it! So annoying. I also have had tender breasts. I'm already a DDD so I don't need any growing there please! Other than that....I love that fact that my face is clearing up...I can deal with the other problems as long as my acne is GONE!!"

• K_m
• March 16, 2013

"I went on Tri-Sprintec for acne and irregular periods, and it has definitely helped me regulate both. Upon being prescribed this particular BC I was terrified because of all of the negative reviews, so I figured I'd share my positive experience for someone who was in my position. The only noticeable side effect I've had is a bit of chest acne (which I never had before), but as I'm only on my third pack now I'm hoping it will eventually clear up!"

• anon
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 7, 2019

"Tri-sprintec is HORRIBLE. My dermatologist recommended ortho tri - cyclen but my insurance covered tri sprintec. Within the first few days of taking it I broke out horribly. Cystic acne on my cheeks and around my mouth. I figured my body had to get used to the hormones so I decided to wait it out until I realized my skin kept getting worse and inflamed and I couldn’t take it anymore. I stopped using it after one week and had to try to get my skin back to normal. Worst experience of my life. I’ve been off it for 5 days and my skin is slowly getting better. I do NOT recommend this birth control."

• Anonymous
• October 17, 2010

"I'm 16 years old and was put on Tri-Sprintec for my terrible acne condition. I'm on the 10th day and have experienced little to no side effects. Although my appetite has increased immensely, and I have become exceptionally sleepy, the pill is sort of helping my acne. I also hoped the pill could increase my breast size, but no difference (YET). I started off the pill weighing 104 pounds, I'm now 107 pounds. No vomiting, but I get headaches constantly. No mood swings, but I do feel more anti-social. I take it at night so it does it's job throughout the night. I would recommend the pill to anybody."

• Elena
• November 24, 2014

"I started taking birth control mainly for acne. I've had severe body acne since I was a teen. It's been so bad that I've been embarrassed to wear clothes that even expose my shoulders since my skin resembles a Dalmatian. I'm 22 now and I've tried all sorts treatments including head and shoulders, zinc supplements, ointments galore, and salicylic acid. None had a lasting change. Then finally, I went on birth control for the first time. Wow. At last. I am on week 3. No new acne, anywhere. My skin is even less oily, red, and irritated. As a bonus, my breast seems fuller! I haven't had any mood swings, bloating or cramps. (I was very worried about that before). Just exercise and stay positive!"

• Anonymous
• March 21, 2012

"I'm almost finished with my 3rd pack. I have nice skin again, and my periods are regular. No Weight Gain (I sort of wanted some) and my breasts have gotten somewhat fuller but that's NO complaint. I have had no side effects on this pill that effects my life, the 3rd week my breast get a little tender but I'm not in horrible pain. I think I'll be staying with it."

• Kimvet
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 12, 2019

"Holy cow! STAY AWAY FROM THIS! I was taking Ortho Tri Cyclen for years before being discontinued. They switched me to Tri Sprintec saying it was basically the same! I never had issues with acne and after taking this drug for 6 months MY ENTIRE FACE IS COVERED IN ACNE AND I THOUGHT I WAS GOING CRAZY! I am stopping this immediately. Every day I wake up with pimples everywhere! I’ve done masks, acne medicine and nothing is helping. I wouldn’t recommend this as an alternative for anything. At this point I’d rather have the risk of getting pregnant than continuing to take this."

• DISCO...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 4, 2019

" I cannot leave the house without wearing makeup because my face is so scarred from the rapid outbreaks of taking Tri Sprintec for 3 months. I stopped mid pack because it became unbearable. It is heartbreaking to see so many other women being put through the same thing."

• hormo...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 15, 2020

"I've been on tri-sprintec for 3 months. I used to have relatively severe hormonal, mostly cystic, acne. While I do still get some breakouts, I have definitely seen a significant reduction in the amount of new cystic acne that I get. So far it has worked well for me, but it might not be enough if I want to have completely clear skin."

• Juli
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• January 25, 2020

"So I started Tri-Sprintec in August 2019 I started experiencing acne in September bad cystic acne. I never once had acne before so I figured it was the pill stopped it mid pack and went on nothing. Years prior I was on Tri-Sprintec and my skin was fine then but this time my skin was disgusting. Self esteem level went down I literally would cry at night because it would hurt to lay on the side of my face. I tried every medication and remedy for my skin. I went to the gynecologist and the dermatologist in the same day and they both did not agree with the reason with me having the acne was caused from Tri-Sprintec and both agreed I should be on it again. That it will help my acne now I haven’t used the pills I did pick it up from the pharmacy however but haven’t used them yet because I am waiting until after my period. But now I don’t even know what to do. I’m almost 30 and the first thing anyone notices on me is my acne."

• Vane
• December 29, 2019

"I was starting to have small breakouts so I went to the gyno and asked for the best acne birth control. I’ve been on it for two months now and never had such bad cystic and painful acne... all over my jaw and cheeks. I also cry for no reason. Went to my dermatologist and DO NOT try spirolactone if you have acne - it will be the worst mistake. Trying a natural method now and quitting these pills"

• ches
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• August 22, 2020

"I was prescribed this Tri-Sprintec brand of birth control to control my acne about 18 months ago but I also use it for pregnancy prevention. I can honestly say that my acne has improved and I only experience minor breakouts during my menstrual cycle. However, in the last 2 months I have been experiencing extreme nausea and have been throwing up at night or in the morning for no apparent reason. I discussed this with my doctor and they seemed to believe it was unrelated to the birth control but on the the pill free week I did not have these symptoms so I am suspicious but can’t confirm. These symptoms did not occur until about a year after taking this pill which is why my doctor doubted the sudden new symptoms being related. Up until this point I have been very pleased with this medication and it has made my periods short and mild which has been really nice and I didn’t notice any weight gain or mood swings like I have when taking other medications."

• Shelb...
• January 18, 2016

"I started taking this birth control in September when my acne started to become uncontrollable. It has helped immensely with my hormonal skin issues. However, I started breaking out along my cheeks where I had never previously broken out before. I realized this area was related to stomach issues and read that birth control can kill the good bacteria in the stomach lining. If you're experiencing break outs along your cheeks I highly recommend taking a probiotic daily in conjunction with your birth control! It has helped immensely!! My skin is looking so much better! However, each month I seem to get really depressed right before the week of the placebo pills and am hoping this side effect subsides!! Just be very wary of this!!"

• Kayle...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 27, 2020

"I switched to this Tri-Sprintec birth control from Mylan from a doctor recommendation. After taking it for 7 months, my skin has gotten much worst before my period, where I get painful cysts all over my chin and T-Zone(something that hasn’t happened since my teen years!). I was hoping it would clear up the few whiteheads I get before my period, but it only made it worse :( But other than that, it kept me pregnant-free and I had no other side effects."

• Alexnae
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 15, 2018

"Well my experience for tri-sprintec I’ve been on it for 3 weeks now almost on my second pack I switched from tri-prevem to this ,this bc gives me horrible side effects the first two weeks I was nauseous all the time and having headaches all the time and this bc is stronger because I am now growing a Linea Nigra believe that’s the name but on the good side my period is not heavy I’ve been having unprotected sex and so far so good I other then the side affects it’s good this but I’m on bc for my skin"

• EJF
• December 21, 2019

"Worst experience. Never had bad hormonal acne (initially took bc because of bumps on my chin and side of mouth) but this made my cheeks break out for months + I break out with hives when I have anxiety attacks - this made it worse. Became extremely angry, violently aggressive, irritable, zombie-like. Cried every day for the past year and a half. I'm young & married, but my libido was DEAD. No sexual desire for my husband. Actually made me feel VERY indifferent towards him. Suffered from severe depression before and this year it hit me like a truck. No motivation, no energy, no drive. Past month has been the best month in just over a year - my skin somehow is the best its ever been and I can slightly control my emotions better. Still get angry and feel my body heat up. Still cry a lot. And still no sexual drive. Just started microgestin yesterday so hopefully it's better than this."

• Anonym
• November 12, 2019

"The first month I took this Tri-Sprintec my acne got worse BUT I've been taking this for like 4 months now and my acne has almost gone away completely. I’m definitely happy with the results besides that first month. It seems like I see people saying their mild acne got worse with this but for me I have pretty bad cystic acne, it got a lot better, basically disappeared."

• rm123
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 19, 2016

"This birth control is the second brand i used and i love it in comparison to the other one (aubra) i used! aubra made my acne worse and gave me horrible mood swings. I honestly thought i was becoming another person. Switching to tri sprintec was a decision i do not regret. This medicine works like a charm! Cleared up ance, lessened my pms, and so far no mood swings! Gained no weight but make sure to exercise a normal amount a week and watch your diet while on this pill!"