TriNessa for Acne User Reviews

• Ful...
• March 21, 2014

"I've been on this birth control for six months, and I love it. I had acne all over my back and very few on my face. Within the first month, my face cleared up and some on my back. I'm now going on my seventh month, and my whole back is clear. Ladies with acne definitely need to try this and give it time to work."

• nad...
• August 27, 2013

"I'm 15, and I've been on TriNessa for about a month. I have no side effects. I'm on the pill for acne, and I'll tell you it does get worse then better. I had the worst breakouts when I first started it, and I wanted to get off the pill, but I was going to be patient. Now my skin is improving. I recommend this for you. Try it."

• kac...
• December 22, 2010

"I've only been taking TriNessa for a month, but so far I love it. I was getting very self-conscious with my acne, and I was originally going to take Ortho Tri-Cyclen, but my doctor recommended TriNessa. I was VERY worried after reading some of these comments, but I'm so glad I gave it a try! Sure, my skin is not perfect (it's not a magic pill), but it's CONSIDERABLY clearer, and I have not had any nausea, headaches, or dizziness. My breasts have gotten a little sore (a couple of times), but it's a small price to pay for clear skin. Try TriNessa."

• Liz...
• July 24, 2013

"After years of treatments for acne and my only option before mass treatment (Accutane), I tried TriNessa... it was the best thing that ever happened to me. Even if it took three months to notice improvement and first became worse than better, it was worth it, 100%. It took almost 6 months to be almost clear. Be patient. It's worth it."

• nad...
• December 13, 2013

"I love this birth control. I've been on the pill for about 6 months and I still have no side effects, well I do eat a lot. I'm now 159 lbs, but that's okay. I got on this pill for birth control but mainly for acne, and it works so great. It gets worse before it gets better, I recommend this pill for everybody. Try it."

• Mar...
• October 19, 2014

"I have taken TriNessa for about 8 months, and during maybe the first 2, I felt some nausea, but it quickly cleared my acne up and also helped with my heavy, painful menstrual cycle. I also noticed that I have a smaller appetite now, and I have lost 15 pounds during the summer, but I'm not complaining."

• Che...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 15, 2015

"Ladies, do not give up. I have been searching for a year for something to heal my cystic jawline acne and chin, and literally, my skin was so disgusting I stopped being social because my self-esteem was at the lowest it's ever been. Let me tell you, though, my dermatologist prescribed TriNessa BC for my acne, and at first it did nothing but make it worse. I felt hopeless, but by the end of the third month, oh my God! It was like a miracle! My skin is glowing, and I can say give it time because this really does work. By month 3/4, you should see results up to 6 months, but patience is key. I am so happy, and I will never try anything else. All I use now for my skin care regimen is Cetaphil for oily skin cleanser and Olay hydrating lotion."

• ecc...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 17, 2014

"I've been on TriNessa for about 3 months now. I had severe inflammation prior to getting on TriNessa. I've always had moderate acne, but after my smallpox vaccination (required by the military to deploy to the Middle East), my doctor prescribed this pill solely for my acne. It took about a month and a half of using it to really notice a difference, but man, when it kicked in, it kicked in. I get maybe 2-4 pimples a week now versus 20 new ones. And the ones I do get are not nearly as big or as inflamed. Even when I'm on my period, I get far less than I used to. This was a miracle for me!"

• hap...
• June 7, 2011

"I'm 15, and I've struggled with mild acne for a while, and I've tried Proactiv and tons of other products, and now I use expensive dermatological products. I get facials, and I even use an expensive Thermaclear zit zapper. I'm almost done with my second month of these pills, and I'm happy to say I don't have one zit on my face. I have no weight gain or anything. I'm taking this for my mild acne, and since I'm only 15, it's not for the birth control, but when I'm older, I'm sure it will be good for that too. I used to be weeks late on my period also, and now I'm on time. I'm very happy. Try this."

• Jen...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 27, 2014

"I've always been lucky to have naturally flawless skin, but then the beginning of this year, I got the most intense cystic acne on both of my cheekbones. It looked like I had an allergic reaction to blush. I tried everything: Proactiv, dermatologist visits, prescribed medication, expensive products, facials. My skin, other than my acne zones, was soft and smooth, but nothing was treating the actual problem on my cheeks. I decided to change my birth control. I was on Levora for a few years before switching to TriNessa a few months ago. TriNessa took a couple of months to fix the acne, but I couldn't be happier! I'm just waiting for my skin to renew to get rid of the red. My confidence is back! Be patient, it's worth it!"

• BMK...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 12, 2013

"I am 24, and I have been taking Trinessa for almost a month. I have nice skin as it is, but this birth control has helped with the normal small breakouts that we all get. I have noticed my skin 'glows' more now. On the downside, I felt nauseous every day for the first week. I couldn't eat because I felt so sick. I have cramps and feel bloated. I haven't gained any weight that I have noticed. I have had lower back pain and more cravings for food. BUT, my sex drive is through the roof, which I can't complain about. Overall, I hope the sickness goes away. If I didn't know I was on the pill, I'd think I was pregnant."

• Rox...
• July 29, 2014

"This is my 4th month on TriNessa. My doctor put me on it to help with my heavy and irregular periods as well as my acne. The first 2 months didn't seem to have any effect on me other than make me break out. In fact, this first period I had on this medicine seemed longer (around 7 days) and more painful than ever before. I even experienced a bit of sickness around the first week. But I kept taking it, and it has finally started clearing up my acne, and the last period I had was only 4 days with minimal cramping. This birth control is pretty effective for me, and it's finally doing its job. The point is: give it time to work."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 21, 2013

"I am 18 years old, and my dermatologist prescribed TriNessa for acne. I have taken it for 3 months. I have experienced pretty much every side effect on the list. I feel nauseous for every day on the first week of the pack and on most other days too! I have only gained a few pounds because of the extreme increase in appetite, but I've lost the weight since. My breasts have grown a whole cup size, even though I was already a D. And my breasts are always sore to the touch. I have occasional mood swings that make me very sad at times. On the bright side, my acne has gotten significantly better, and my hair is shiny and grows really fast! Also, my insurance completely covers it, it is literally $0! That's a plus as well!"

• Anonymous
• July 14, 2011

"I have been using TriNessa for 2 months, and I love it. My acne has gotten considerably clearer, and I have seen my acne scars begin to fade. Finally, my periods aren't unbearable, and they're on time. I'm very happy with TriNessa."

• bes...
• January 8, 2016

"First month on TriNessa, and I can say I have no complaints whatsoever. It makes my skin glow. I may get like up to 3 pimples max during the time of the month. I have struggled with acne for 5 years, and this is the best I've seen my skin in years."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 12, 2012

"Overall, I've had good luck. I went on it to treat my acne. For the first 2 weeks, my skin on my face and back got so bad. Everything was inflamed to the point where sitting and leaning up against something was painful. Also, for the first month (my hormones were out of whack trying to adjust), I was having intense mood swings. I was annoyed and easily irritated by everything and had no patience, causing me to snap at times uncontrollably. When it got to this point, I wanted nothing more than to get off the medicine. But I'm so glad I stayed on it. After a month, things got better. My body adjusted. No more severe mood swings and my acne is clear. I occasionally get breakouts the week before my period. No pregnancy and no weight gain either. Definitely try it!"

• Nef...
• July 11, 2013

"I've been on the pill for 2 1/2 weeks, and I haven't had any bad experiences like I had with Levora. TriNessa cleared up my skin a lot, my skin is glowing with radiance and natural beauty. I'm grateful to be on TriNessa."

• apr...
• September 19, 2016

"I have PCOS, and some of those symptoms include weight gain, hair loss, excess body/facial hair, irregular periods, and acne! I've always had acne. Not bad acne, but enough that it bothered me. The kind of acne that hurts and lasts for weeks! I got put on TriNessa only 2 weeks ago, and my face is clear!! For the first time in my life, and I'm 22. It was starting to get better within the first few days, much better the first week, and now I'm only 2 weeks in, and my acne is completely gone! Just a few little dark marks and a few acne scars on my cheeks but no actual pimples. I'm so relieved because you always hear horror stories about women starting birth control and their acne getting so much worse before it got better... but it didn't! Yay!!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 28, 2017

"Just finished my 3rd month, and I have not experienced any side effects besides a tiny bit of weight gain. It cleared up most of my moderate acne. Do not be discouraged by the dozens of terrible reviews, I felt the same way before trying it."

• mac...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 17, 2015

"I have had acne since I was about 12, and now I am 22. I have tried everything under the sun to try and stop the horrid look. When my whiteheads turned into cyst-like pimples, I knew I had to completely do something else. I never took birth control before, but my dermatologist prescribed me TriNessa, and I bless her heart every day!!!! I love that I can be 100% honest and say this birth control changed my life. I started it in the beginning of December 2014, and it is now February of 2015, and my cysts are completely gone! It obviously is not going to happen overnight, so take the time and try it! I also didn't gain weight from it, that's always a plus. So, drink water, workout, and take TriNessa, and you will be a happy, happy girl!!"

• Ano...
• March 23, 2014

"I have only been on this pill for one cycle, but it seems as if my acne is worse. I was put on Trinessa solely for my acne, and now I'm considering stopping. I have read reviews, and the vast majority of those reviews mention a huge flare-up in their acne, just as I have, which makes me think that this isn't unusual. I really want to stick with it, but I'm not sure my self-confidence can handle it."

• woo...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 22, 2017

"I just finished my first month on this pill, and so far, so good. I was on Tarina FE 1/20, but it broke me out HORRIBLY, so my doc switched me to TriNessa. No weight gain, no stomach pains, no increase in acne, AND no baby. Hopefully, in a few months, it'll clear my skin. A lot of people are saying this pill made them gain weight, I actually lost some, and my boobs got a teeny bit fuller (not much though). Without insurance, I pay $20 per pack at PP."

• gin...
• November 28, 2015

"Went on this to try and get my hormonal acne under control, and while it took about six months to get rid of my acne, I couldn't be happier with it now. (I've been on it for about eight months, and now I don't have any cysts or whiteheads. It feels like a miracle!)"

• lll...
• December 11, 2016

"Before getting on this, I was experiencing severe acne after having tried a new skincare system and foundation. I didn't even know I was capable of having skin that bad. I was so embarrassed. I had never been on birth control before (I'm 21), but I was desperate. I had my doctor prescribe this to me. I would say for the first month or so, my acne got worse - especially around my chin area. I also had terrible mood swings and depression in the beginning, but I kept going and my skin started to get clearer. Then, right before starting my 5th pack, I broke out again. But it was like all the acne that had been underneath my skin came up and then disappeared. Now, on month 6, I'm pretty much clear besides hyperpigmentation. Be patient!!!"

• ARW...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 2, 2017

"Not sexually active, so I can't tell how it helps in pregnancy prevention. It did stop spotting in between periods, but it destroyed my skin. Particularly along my jawline (jawline acne is typically hormonal), my skin broke out the entire duration of using TriNessa. It was the hard, painful acne that left behind dark marks when they had run their course. I stayed on the pill for three months to make sure it was the pill causing the acne, and it was. During the placebo pill week when you get your period, my skin would clear up. Until I had to start the pill again, that is. Beyond that, my emotions were so out of whack on this pill that I was constantly on the verge of tears when I am a silly, easygoing girl who is extremely positive."