Tri-Sprintec for Acne User Reviews (Page 5)

• Thi...
• November 22, 2016

"Am I about to tell you all a story? It ends awfully. So I was on this pill for 5 years. My face was fine, no acne, no issues. No birth control issues. I got on the pill because of my doctor, he told me to have this because my period was not regular, and I had had it for years, so he figured this would help. I finished that treatment, and upon turning 20, I stopped taking it. No biggie, right? Yeah. Huge biggie. Within 4-6 months, I didn't get my period at all. Okay, that's fine, many times that's normal. My face. My poor face. My face exploded into cystic acne. I want to say that I had been treated by my dermatologist to not have acne as I had bad acne when I was a teenager. I had to go back to him because my acne went from normal to cystic severe."

• Abb...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 28, 2015

"I started taking this birth control about 2 months ago. I got it to mainly clear up acne and because I'm sexually active. Growing up, I was in and out of doctors trying to find what treatment would be best for my skin. I started taking this birth control and instantly my face started breaking out, talking about 5-6 large pimples at a time! It's so embarrassing! Sometimes makeup won't even cover! I haven't noticed any weight gain, but I do have an increased appetite. And my boobs feel very full. I also skipped my first period and read that another girl had one anyway. I've noticed some spotting, but nothing too major. I wouldn't recommend this to a girl trying to get rid of bad acne, especially if you've struggled with bad skin in the past."

• Sno...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 2, 2017

"I have cystic acne, which isn't awful, but this pill made it a lot worse. I tried a lot of different acne products and treatments, and none worked, so I've tried 2 birth control pills to help, this being my second try. I followed my doctor's advice to give it at least 6 months, and it has only made my acne worse. It is redder, more painful, and a lot deeper than before, and it has spread all over my face and become splotchy. I also get a lot of fevers and awful cramps all throughout the month. I also use birth control pills to stop my periods. The first day I went on it, I got my period (it was awful and lasted 14 days). Now I keep getting them, so it's not working. Don't let my experience sway you too much, but unfortunately, it just doesn't work."

• kvo...
• July 15, 2016

"I've had cystic acne since the beginning of college. I've been on Orthotricyclen Lo, Tri-Previfem (generic Orthotricyclen), Beyaz, and now I'm currently on Tri-Sprintec. The Orthotricyclen Lo helped a little with my acne, but I still had a lot of breakouts. I was on it for around a year. I then switched to Tri-Previfem, which worked great for me (no side effects whatsoever). It helped regulate my period really well, too. I was on it for around 2 and a half years, and my acne started coming back. A different doctor switched me over to Beyaz since she said my body was used to the Tri-Previfem. I was on Beyaz for 7 months but noticed many problems, such as weight gain (I gained 8 lbs) and moodiness. I switched to Tri-Sprintec, and it works great."

• Lex...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• December 20, 2015

"I liked this bc quite a bit. I was on it for five years. It did make me nauseous if I didn't eat anything beforehand, but that is easily avoidable. It helped with my acne some, but not a lot, which is why my doc switched me. I didn't experience any weight gain or loss. I also didn't notice any difference in sex drive or cramps increase. Lastly, I didn't get pregnant on it, and that's the most important thing to me. I think if it weren't a hassle for me to switch back, I would since Gildess isn't helping the acne either."

• Sar...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• April 5, 2017

"I always had acne around periods, but after I had my son, it got severe. So much so that it left scars from inflammation that would make one zit into a pea-sized bump deep under my skin that was painful and caused anxiety, depression, and so on. After seeing a dermatologist, he prescribed a combo of 3 to combat it. The Tri-Sprintec to regulate hormones, a light topical antibiotic lotion, clindamycin, I think, and a year of doxycycline antibiotics. It took time, but after the antibiotics took care of the infection with this pill, it seemed to prevent acne. My reason for thinking this is the only time it's gotten bad again is after running out and going a month without or an occasional pimple during the placebo week. Overall, it helped a great deal..."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 18, 2021

"Cramps and PMS did improve, but not my skin. I've never suffered from acne before, and now after taking this birth control, my acne is really bad. I have been taking this birth control for a few months now (around 5 months), hoping for my acne to get better, but I'm just going to stop taking them now."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 11, 2015

"This is my first week on it, and it seems to be starting to control my acne, but I will randomly get sick to my stomach and want to throw up. I also seem to be getting that brown discharge everyone else seems to have written about. I would recommend taking it with food. Other than that, it seems to be the best out of the many birth controls I have tried."

• ooo...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• January 8, 2022

"BEWARE, and know what may be coming if you use this long-term. I started in high school and remained on this pill for five years, and after the initial first three months of a nightmarish life (crying all the time, moody, suicidal), this pill worked beautifully for me. I had no acne, I never got pregnant (although I was having unprotected sex), I had no lowered sex drive, and I could function perfectly. Little to no negative side effects after the initial horrible ones. However, five years later when I stopped taking this pill, I had a complete mental breakdown. Any semblance of stability and respect I had for myself was gone, and I was no longer a rational person. It was very scary, and I truthfully feel like this pill made it so I was not myself after a while."

• bai...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 21, 2019

"Terrible. I'm in my second round, and my acne is the worst it's ever been. I used to have pretty decent skin. A pimple here and there, mostly just redness and some scarring. Not only has this pill caused me to develop painful cystic acne all over my chin and tiny bumps everywhere else, but it's made me extremely upset about it. My emotions are everywhere and getting in the way of my schoolwork. Do not recommend at all, and shame on doctors for prescribing something that causes this for people."

• bnp...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 28, 2017

"I started taking Tri-Sprintec to clear up my acne. I’m 19 and in college, and all I want right now is great skin. Tri-Sprintec has done the complete opposite for me. My acne is worse than it's ever been before. I’ve only been on it for 2-3 months, but the only time my acne begins to clear up is during placebo week. It has been an extremely irritating experience. Not only has it caused terrible breakouts, but it also makes me feel heavier. It’s been a terrible experience. I would not recommend this pill to anyone."

• syd...
• November 20, 2017

"I am just starting my third pack of this birth control, and it has not been a fun experience at all. I've gotten headaches every single day, gained weight due to an increased appetite, and my acne has gotten worse. I used to get minor breakouts leading up to my period, but now I get 2-3 new cystic acne spots nearly every day. The only time my acne calms down is during the placebo week. I am going to finish this third pack and see what happens, but if nothing changes, I am definitely switching. As of right now, I would definitely NOT recommend this birth control."

• Meh...
• December 19, 2016

"I'm 22, I have very sensitive skin and stomach. I started this pill in September, and it's now mid-December. The first month, I had nausea, the second month, I had various digestive issues (slightly worse than usual), and now in the third full month, I am having breakouts. The nausea and the stomach issues have cleared up, so I'm holding out for the acne to clear up. Meanwhile, my breasts have grown two inches! The side effects aren't so bad, and the acne I have now isn't much worse than what I had before. Some people say they've experienced mood swings, depression, or change in sex drive, but I haven't noticed that at all."

• Meg...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• March 19, 2018

"I was on this pill for 3 or 4 years before I realized that it made me depressed. I wasn't necessarily a ball of darkness, but I had a small gray rain cloud always hanging over me. Also, I've steadily gained 5 pounds each year I was on this pill-Not sure if it is completely due to the pill or the depression since I haven't changed my eating and exercise habits over the years. This pill was subpar for acne control compared to past birth control pills I've been on (they had higher estrogen). This pill wasn't bad, but it wasn't the best for me."

• Sam...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 13, 2017

"I started taking Tri-Sprintec to treat acne, and I just finished my first pack. My acne has always been moderate, but after a couple of days of the pill, I had a HUGE flare, but then it went back down to normal after a week or so (normal for me being 2-6 new zits every morning and every night). But, I know it will take 3-6 months for it to regulate my body, so I'll be patient and wait. I will comment and say that it did have a few negative side effects. I started to get headaches later in the night. I'm very irritable, tired, and down. I gained a little weight, but nothing that bugs me that much. I'm not recommending against this pill as I've only been on it for a month, and everyone's body is different. Just be prepared and wait, they say."

• sas...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 11, 2016

"HORRIBLE!! I swear this ruined my relationship because it made me so crazy. The depression I experienced on this pill was unreal. I normally break out a little bit here and there on my cheeks, and this pill made my skin absolutely AWFUL! My once totally clear and smooth forehead was covered in blackheads and cystic pimples. It also gave me cystic acne around my mouth and chin and some big red pustules on my cheeks. This pill literally ruined my life."

• Son...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 22, 2016

"I've been on this medication for 6 months already, and my skin is worse than before taking it. I've suffered from acne for 17 years, but I had not had any breakouts on my forehead for a long time until I got on this pill. I won't even talk about my chin because it's terrible. I really feel frustrated because I have spent thousands of dollars trying to find a solution for my chronic acne, and I have not been successful. I've tried antibiotics, ointments, scrubs, etc. My last resource was this pill, and it didn't work."

• Tee...
• April 15, 2018

"I started this at 15. I'm now 25, and this was the only medication to get rid of my face and chest acne. I'm now starting with the IUD because taking a pill every day isn't the best for me, but I may go back because my acne is coming back."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 8, 2022

"Worsened my acne to the point where I couldn’t even look at myself! I was on it for two months, yet some people get a “breakthrough breakout,” but for me, it was unbearable! I broke out in places I never had broken out before! The wait was not worth my mental health!"

• Ver...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 14, 2023

"Had horrible hormonal acne all over cheeks and jawline. The first 6 months of taking this, I noticed very little improvement, but around the 6-month mark, my skin is COMPLETELY CLEAR! Haven't noticed any negative side effects."

• sal...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 19, 2021

"I was on Tri-Sprintec for 6 months for acne and menstrual pains. It barely reduced my pain, but progressively made my acne the worst I’ve ever seen it. The entire time on it, I developed horrible cystic acne that covered my cheeks, chin, upper lip, and forehead. I also developed chest and back acne. I was hoping it would eventually get better, and it never did. Before being on this medication, I occasionally had a few pimples. Even just 1 week off this medication, and my acne is starting to die down, but I am left with horrible dents and scars on my face from the acne. This has made me extremely self-conscious and depressed as it has ruined my skin. Would not at all recommend."

• lin...
• April 29, 2023

"I was excited to start taking birth control, as my doctors told me that it would help clear up my acne, which it did. My skin was almost clear my entire life, and once I started taking birth control, everything seemed normal until the second month when I realized that my face was swollen, and I was breaking out. Although it did not cause me to gain a lot of weight, it did increase my breast size by almost a cup. Since stopping the birth control three months ago, I am still struggling to get rid of my acne. Additionally, I noticed that it increased my appetite, and even after stopping the birth control, I continued to eat more than usual, despite always having been small and underweight. I have decided never to take birth control again."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 8, 2015

"I'm 19 years old. I've been struggling with cystic acne for about a year and a half now, my problem area being my cheeks. I've been on Tri-Sprintec for a little over a month. Can't say I've seen any drastic changes, but I feel like it's slowly taking effect (or I just might be desperate for results). I know they say it's 2-3 months for results, so I'm remaining hopeful. The only downside I've noticed while taking this pill is that it might've made me break out under and around my jawline, which was new for me. Also, I snack way too often now, which might be making my breakouts a little excessive when that time of the month comes around."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 23, 2021

"I use birth control for hormonal/cystic acne. I was on Syeda, and it cleared my face up wonderfully, but I gained 25 pounds, so I switched to Tri-Sprintec. I lost 10 pounds in the first month, BUT my face broke out terribly with cystic acne, which is painful and ugly! I am 35, and I felt like a 16-year-old going through puberty. I talked with my pharmacist, and we are now trying the generic for Yaz, drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol. I have been on it for 5 days now, and my face is already making improvements."

• Rho...
• October 26, 2016

"Please! Just walk away from this pill. My breasts are so tender I can't touch them. I stay nauseous and lightheaded, and I've had my period now for 2 weeks. And I've only taken them for 2 weeks. I stopped taking them, I'm no longer nauseous and lightheaded, but my period is still going strong. My breasts are getting better. Too many side effects for me. Oh yeah, and they make you eat A LOT!"