TriNessa for Acne User Reviews (Page 2)

• Anonymous
• July 10, 2011

"Works very well for me. My skin got better. I used to have breast tenderness 10 days before my period and very bad stomach cramps the first 3 days every month, now it's gone. I have been on TriNessa for 1 year. It hasn't made me gain any extra weight, and I don't have any mood swings."

• All...
• March 20, 2013

"I have been on Trinessa for six months and have decided to switch to Loestrin. I have the worst acne I've ever had, not just my face but my back and chest too. I get headaches all the time, and I've gained 20 pounds. It's like my appetite for food skyrocketed. My appetite for sexual activity, however, got depleted, which is frustrating."

• Run...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 22, 2015

"My dermatologist put me on this to regulate my acne, and I am currently on my third cycle using TriNessa. I had been on birth control for the same reason almost 2 years ago, but I had a 15 lb weight gain in under 4 months, which is crazy since I'm a runner. She told me these pills would not make me gain weight, yet I've gone up around 7 lbs and noticed that my boobs have grown a lot. The only other side effect I have noticed is dizziness and headaches. But as for its effectiveness: my period is very regular and light, and my face has completely cleared. I still get a few breakouts right before my period, but it's usually not bad at all."

• Ano...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 1, 2018

"I’ve been on this pill for exactly a month. It’s my first time ever being on birth control, so I didn’t really know what to expect, but I’m very pleased with it so far! It’s helped my acne-which I’ve had since I was a sophomore in high school, I’m 21 now! Nothing I ever tried cleared it! And TriNessa has made it so much better in only a month. It’s also regulated my period. I do get nauseous and terrible mood swings, but it’s not anything I can’t put up with. Some days are better than others, though, lol. Overall, very pleased with this birth control! If you have acne and have had a hard time (like myself) trying to get rid of it-this is definitely the one!"

• Anonymous
• June 19, 2011

"I've been on this pill for a month now, and I'm loving it. I had acne on my face, chest, and back, and now that I'm on this pill, it has gone down considerably. The rest of the acne on my body is healing, but I don't see any more breakouts occurring, and I'm so happy. The only issue I have with it is that I have to take it every day. (I'm kind of forgetful, but I've only forgotten once, and I'm not sexually active, so that's okay) and that I've noticed a gain in my weight. It's not extravagant, though. I just eat more now that I'm on it, and I'm trying to make better eating choices, but that has nothing to do with the pill. I'd say give it a try, it's not bad."

• Mil...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• September 21, 2013

"I've never had acne until I was 27. I thought it was from giving birth, but even 6 months later, I was still breaking out. I started Trinessa and took it for 4 years and never had a pimple unless I stopped taking it. I'm now on a birth control implant and was taking Trinessa at the same time because I was breaking out again. However, I had to stop taking Trinessa due to mood swings on two birth controls. I am going to have to take out my implant and get back on Trinessa. I get deep, painful pimples that last weeks."

• Kac...
• March 18, 2011

"I've been on TriNessa for under a month now, and I am already seeing incredible improvements with my acne and acne-related scarring. My skin tone is becoming even and clearing up at record speed. The reason why I only rate this medication an 8 is because it has caused mood swings and, for some reason, radiating pain in my ankles and calves. I also get a pretty bad gag reflex for at least four hours after taking the pill, which is uncomfortable, and I always feel on the verge of vomiting. However, nothing else has ever worked so well for my skin tone/acne problems, and I've tried it all. If you think the benefits outweigh the risks, as I do, this is for you."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 3, 2016

"So I've had horrible acne since I was in middle school, and starting junior year, I decided I needed to get help. This really helped, acne-wise, and my face has never been clearer, but I had horrible side effects. I got migraines for two weeks straight, I lost my appetite, and I lost so much weight that people were asking if I was sick. Also, being a teenage girl, I don't need more drama than I already have, but this pill sent me into depression, I'm sad 90% of the time. But if you want this for acne, I really recommend it."

• Anonymous
• January 5, 2012

"I have been using Tri-Nessa for three months, and it has been pretty good. My doctor put it on me to balance my hormones and control my acne. As for my acne, my skin was clearing up in the first two months and then steadily got worse again. Although my periods on Tri-Nessa have been extremely regular (which was not the case for me before), and I have had no negative side effects."

• Des...
• August 7, 2018

"I have been taking Trinessa on and off for 4 years. If you have severe acne, this will be the best thing for you. While taking Trinessa, I have clear, beautiful skin, however, it does come with extreme nausea, and I cry a lot the week before my period. But switching made me go from a makeup-free and blemish-free face to severe acne all over my face in a matter of a month."

• Kay...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 24, 2018

"So my dermatologist put me on TriNessa hormone birth control for my severe acne. I’ve officially been on it for a month. Although I have noticed some skin clearing 2 weeks in, I still get random breakouts on my cheeks and jawline. Along with that, I’m definitely eating double than normal. I feel I’ve gained like 8 pounds in this 1 month. I always want to cry lately, have crazy mood swings, and sooo irritable. I started thinking maybe it’s the pill, so that’s how I ended up on this site, and you ladies confirmed what I thought."

• Cle...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• May 11, 2017

"I've been taking TriNessa for about 3 years now, and I was prescribed TriNessa because I had a long history of moderate to severe acne. With my experience, every new method of treating acne usually makes your skin worse before it gets better. For those quitting after a few months, I know the pain, I've been there. But it took a solid 6 months to a year before it worked for my acne. At 6 months, my skin started to gradually clear, and after a whole year, I had 99% clear skin. It's been a miracle for me. You just have to be patient. If you are willing to wait that long, it's worth it. I wonder that if you've never had a history of moderate to severe acne, TriNessa might not be the best BC option."

• Bet...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 24, 2015

"I started taking TriNessa about three months ago as a primary birth control while I am on isotretinoin (Accutane). Overall, I have had a positive experience with it; I haven't had any nausea, headaches, abnormal mood swings, or acne flares. The main negative thing I have to say is when my first period started while taking this, I had the WORST cramps ever and a pretty heavy flow. However, my second period rolled around, and I did not have any cramps at all, plus a normal flow! The only other side effects I have experienced are hair loss and some breast tenderness."

• 3gi...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 18, 2016

"I'm 39 and had moderate acne since youth. I was clear for years after having my kids, but after my 39th birthday it came back and I couldn't get control of it. I just started my 4th pack of TriNessa, and it has been awesome. I noticed immediate improvement, and after one week, I was 90% clear. I have an occasional blackhead that has pushed its way to the surface, but that's it. 100% clear skin. I had some pretty bad bloating the first couple of days. And I was really worried about mood swings and depression because of the other reviews, since I have a lot going on in my life already. But I have had none of those nasty symptoms. My boobs have grown at least one cup size (bonus!), but I haven't had any significant weight gain or other issues. Try it!"

• Viv...
• November 27, 2016

"Started this pill as a form of BC and for acne. Only on my second cycle, and I no longer get cystic acne, and my other bumps are completely gone. A few whiteheads here and there, but nothing terrible. Only complaint I have is that skipping periods can be tricky on TriNessa. If you're looking for primarily an acne reducer, try this pill!! No complaints for its effect on my skin."

• Jan...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 3, 2019

"I’m 24 years old and I always had a little acne. Nothing I ever worried about. I started taking this med for BC method. This made my breakouts horrible. I have taken this med for 4 months and do not think I am going to take month 5. I only made it 4 months because I thought my body was still adjusting. I have lost all of my confidence and find myself crying and hyperventilating in the car when I look at my face and the new acne I have. I am hoping when I stop this medication the acne will get better. This is not small pimples, we’re talking huge, blood-filled, cystic acne. I don’t wish this feeling upon anyone. I wouldn’t recommend. Good luck, ladies."

• Anonymous
• July 9, 2012

"I took TriNessa because I had really bad acne around my period. I've taken it for a month now, and when I have my period, my skin is clear. But when I'm not on my period, my skin isn't. It's kind of the opposite of what it was doing before."

• Dan...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 17, 2018

"I've been on TriNessa for 9 months. Let me just say I love it! I suffer from cystic acne and have been struggling with it for many years and tried many different things to get rid of it, both natural and non-natural. This is the first time that my acne has cleared up 95%. It is wonderful for anyone with severe acne. During the first 3 months of taking it, I did become very nauseous, light-headed, and vomited. After that, smooth sailing :) The only thing that I can say bad about it is I have a loss of appetite and lost about 10 lbs in about 2 months. I recommend this for anybody with severe acne! It works wonders, and I haven't gotten pregnant yet, so it works."

• Lyd...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• April 30, 2018

"I've been on this medicine for over a year, and I love it. I do experience nausea a little bit, but I think it's mostly just motion sickness. My acne cleared up within 2 weeks, and I barely ever get pimples. I love how it regulates my periods and brought them from being 7 days long to 4. My cramps have gotten a little better too. I hope it works this well for you :)"

• Ana...
• March 23, 2015

"If you have lost all hope over your acne, give TriNessa a patient try! I have always had moderate acne, but for the past half year, my face broke out tremendously. I would constantly fret and cry about the painful and ugly cystic acne on my cheeks, and when my gynecologist prescribed birth control for my hormonal acne, TriNessa was a godsend. It took time, like many others mention, but as I am finishing my third month, the acne I had several months back is now a nightmare along with scars to remind me. Along with taking this birth control, my dermatologist prescribed a topical cream called Epiduo, which helped in the process as I waited for my hormones to balance with the medication. THANK YOU TRINESSA!!!!!"

• Rav...
• September 20, 2015

"I had beautiful, clear skin until I was 23. From the time I was 23 until I was 27, I had horrible cystic acne only on my cheeks and jaw. I worked out usually 5 days a week, ate semi-healthy, but had high stress. Before TriNessa, I weighed 123 (which is low for me). I have been on TriNessa now for 4 years (now I am 32), and I have no acne, no baby, and I weigh 133 (but I work out a lot less, and I am still considered a petite woman). I have been suicidal since I was 9, and I feel this has no effect on my moods, but my husband took records and said the week before my period is when I am saddest. Also, the week before my period, I weigh 138 but drop down to 133 the day the blue pills start. This is the only contraceptive I have tried. Try it, good luck."

• Val...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 29, 2015

"Getting on birth control was my last resort in trying to get rid of my terrible cystic, hormonal acne. The kind that looked even worse under makeup. I tried everything to get rid of it. I even took special women's vitamins called vitex, which made me have a full body itch for two straight weeks, even after I quit using it. Since I knew that my acne was hormonal because of its location and the irregularity of my periods, I broke down and went to the gynecologist (even though I was terrified). It turned out that I had high levels of testosterone. Even after two months, I saw results. After four months, I can happily say that I only get one or two pimples a month as opposed to the usual ten or more! Now I just have to deal with the post-acne red marks.:("

• Pen...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 6, 2018

"Better than anything I’ve tried! Started trying birth control when I was a sophomore in high school. Tried Lo Loestrin, Depo shot, and a few others over the past 5 years. They all gave me horrible cystic acne, mood swings, extreme weight gain, etc. UNTIL TRINESSA. Yes, it will take MONTHS for your body to get used to it, and yes, your acne WILL get worse before it gets better, but this is a long-term fix once you get used to it and take it at the same time every day. Everyone’s body reacts differently, but this is an 8/10 for me (which is better than anything else I’ve ever tried). I do get very bad side effects if I miss a pill or have to double up, but that’s my fault. I do get a minor bump here and there, but if I ever get actual breakouts, it’s because I’m eating dairy or unhealthy foods/not working out, not because of TriNessa. It has also shortened my periods from sometimes even 7-8 days to 4-5 days. Some weight gain, but it all went to my breasts, so not complaining."

• qwe...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 25, 2017

"About to start my 4th month on this pill. Mainly went on this pill for acne, but not much improvement. Especially around the week of my period, all hell breaks loose. Thankfully, the period itself only lasts 3-4 days now, and it's fairly light. No weight gain, slight increase in breast size, no stomach pains, no hair loss. I am pretty emotional now, though, I cry at every sad video I see, and every little thing seems to set me off. Also, whenever I lay down, my left arm and leg go slightly numb."

• Ksc...
• October 16, 2017

"Trinessa really worked well for me. I have PCOS and have always had really irregular periods. Trinessa fixed my irregular periods and cleared up my acne in about 3-4 months. I also have noticed that my mood swings have decreased since starting the medication."