TriNessa for Acne User Reviews (Page 3)

• Tyl...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 11, 2016

"So, I am only within my first month, and this is scary. I have always had bad acne, but within this first month, it has made it worse. The kind of cystic acne I get now, I cannot get rid of as soon as I used to be able to. Most pimples would go away for about a week, and these have lasted for almost a month. I am also starting to take tretinoin and doxycycline in addition to the birth control because I feel so hopeless. Please, someone tell me this is supposed to happen? You know? Worse before better? Thanks."

• Anonymous
• August 4, 2016

"I was taking Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo for many years. I don't recall having any problems. Up until last year, for some reason my prescription changed to TriNessa because it was the 'generic' version of Ortho. I went back to the doctor to get a refill last month, and they put me on another generic brand this time of TriNessa. Within the first week of taking it, I was getting bad migraines. The second and third week, I was feeling nauseous all day with also bad stomach pain. I noticed I was feeling depressed and unmotivated. One thing that scared me was my mood swings. I wasn't aware of it at all until my boyfriend said I went from being happy to irritable within minutes. After not even a full month of taking this pill, I will be switching."

• Liv...
• February 26, 2017

"This medication definitely reacts differently for everyone. This is my ninth birth control I've been on in my life. I used to get cystic acne terribly on my face, and every birth control has had a different side effect for me. This one has been pretty bad. I no longer have terrible cystic acne on my face, but now it has appeared all over my back. Also, if you are taking depression medication, I really don't recommend it. This has absolutely made me more depressed, and I've also gained a lot of weight after almost 3 months of it. I think the pill makes me need to emotional eat."

• Jes...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 15, 2017

"I was on the mini pill for about a year and really didn't mind it at all. However, I was weaning my baby and had some breaking out, so wanting to try the regular pill instead as recommended by my doctor. One month in and so far it is TERRIBLE. I get terrible cramps now, nausea all day, headaches, and my emotions are out of whack! I already have slight depression and anxiety, this pill made it SO much worse. My acne is the worst it's been since I first had my daughter, especially around my jawline. I am going to give it two more packs and then switch to something else."

• mor...
• May 24, 2015

"I've been on TriNessa for 3 months now. This birth control has taken away my menstrual cramps, which is a plus, but it has made my acne the worst it's ever been in my life, and I've never had such low self-esteem. Personally, I would not recommend it, but it works differently for everyone."

• Jes...
• December 7, 2015

"I started taking TriNessa 3 weeks ago to help with my cyst acne, and my cyst acne is so bad! My jawline is ten times worse than it was, so I’m really on the fence as to whether this was a good idea. ☹ I literally went from having one or two cysts during my period to now having ten on one side of my face and five on the other side the entire month! I’m getting a new one every day, and they are so painful I have to ice them down at night and in the morning. I’ve read reviews that said things got worse before they got better, and I really hope this is the case, and I hope there won't be any scarring. I’ll update this review in a month."

• Jes...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 5, 2016

"2nd review (2nd month on TriNessa). In my first review, I gave a 1 star because I got TONS of cystic acne in the first 3 weeks of taking TriNessa. I'm now on my second month, and my cysts seem to be slowly disappearing, or at least shrinking, and I haven't gotten any new cysts. I'm starting to feel a bit more positive with this BC."

• Ano...
• January 22, 2016

"This is my third month into TriNessa. I can't say I hate it, and definitely can't say I love it. During my first 2 weeks, I experienced very awful breast tenderness (making roller coasters at the time not a pleasant experience), and some nausea and major headaches. My first period on this was a little hellish, but my periods before the pill were 8 long, heavy days. I was put on this pill for my acne. Before the pill, I always got acne before and after my period on my forehead (cystic), and when I started this pill, I started only getting whiteheads (which is doable). It's the week after my period, and for 3 long weeks, I've had awful cystic acne on my chin and forehead. I am planning to give the pill at least 3 more months."

• Anonymous
• July 14, 2018

"I started this birth control my sophomore year of high school for my moderate (pushing severe) acne. Although it took a couple of months, it’s worth the wait. Slowly but surely, over the course of the year, my acne was pretty much gone, and my scarring is currently almost invisible. My gynecologist explained that this is a really good choice for troubled skin specifically, and since it is not a high-grade birth control, there is a much lower chance of getting blood clots or having a stroke, which is nice to know."

• Bib...
• August 27, 2017

"Let's start off saying that medications work differently for everybody. Personally, it has not been bad for me like all of these other reviews. The first couple of weeks, I did have mood swings, I was debating on stopping TriNessa Lo, but I said maybe just my hormones need to regulate. Well, they regulated. I started taking this birth control so I can stop getting hormonal breakouts mid-cycle. My acne wasn't horrible, I really just had oily skin and a few cystic bumps that would leave red marks that looked ugly to me. I probably would get 7 a month? Something like that. Well, the first 3 months I broke out a little more than usual. I had about 10 bumps on one cheek. On my 4th month, my skin is crystal clear!"

• alo...
• February 9, 2018

"TriNessa definitely worked for me, but patience is key. It pretty severely broke me out for about 3 months while my hormones were adjusting, but it might be less severe for others. On my 4th pack IMMEDIATELY, my skin got so much smoother and more clear. I’m still struggling with scars and a few pimples here and there, but my skin has really improved. As for my period, it’s regular and pretty short, with no cramps, no PMS, and a lighter flow. If you’re having trouble now, just wait it out, it’s worth it. :)"

• abr...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 7, 2017

"I requested Ortho Tri-Cyclen, but my pharmacy gave me this since my insurance did not cover Ortho Tri-Cyclen. Anyway, I went ahead and took this. It works as a contraceptive perfectly, but this caused me horrible acne like I've never experienced in my life. Seriously, at first, it was small bumps on my cheek, but within a week, they bursted into very irritated, red, sore, itchy pimples. I had only ever had like 2 pimples at a time on my face, but this medication made me have more than 20 on one cheek and more than 30 on the other. This pill obviously didn't work out for me. It may help for others in regards to acne, but my experience was so bad I finished my 3rd month's pack and stopped taking it."

• Rac...
• November 5, 2017

"I have been on TriNessa for almost 2 years now, and I haven't had any problems with it. I gained some weight at the beginning, but not too much. I started using it for acne and then was also using it for birth control, and both work great for me. Recently, I started getting a little acne back, but I'm pretty sure it's because of stress. Overall, it does the job well."

• Ela...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• July 25, 2015

"I got it prescribed when I was 16 for my very hormonal acne (effective birth control was a nice bonus too, though). After about 2.5 months, my blotchy mess had become crystal-clear-as-ice skin. I was for 4 years, mostly very clear. Then I thought the problem was probably 'fixed,' and I went off it when I was 20. I thought it was giving me headaches too. Quitting was a nightmare. I had a 17-day period. Then it evened out to every 2 weeks. I started to break out like a volcanic range. I gained weight. I let this go on for 3 years, thinking it would stop. I finally decided I'd get back on it a month ago. My skin is so bad on the sides I wear '60s headscarves to hide it, but it's clearing up in other ways. So far, no headaches. Just nausea."

• Ann...
• May 22, 2015

"I am about to start my 4th month of TriNessa, and to be honest, my skin is nowhere near what I thought it would be. I can definitely say my skin has gotten a lot better. I suffered from very bad, consistent cystic acne on my cheeks. Since taking this, it has subsided. However, I don't feel like I necessarily have less acne. I still get a couple cystic pimples and break out pretty badly the week before my period and during. I also have bad scars, which I have been treating with peels. Although I have seen a huge improvement in my skin, I still do not feel comfortable without makeup. I was hoping by the end of 3 months I would have almost completely clear skin. I have had acne since about 12/13, and I am now 22. Any suggestions? Help please!!!"

• So ...
• April 1, 2017

"I'm so mad I started taking this. I used to have perfect skin, now my forehead is broken out, and nothing seems to be working to clear it up. Needless to say, I have stopped taking it. I only was taking it for 3 weeks, and the constant bleeding and acne, I just had to stop. I would not recommend this."

• CRJ...
• October 6, 2015

"I have been on Ortho Tri-Cyclen or its generic equivalents for about a year and a half as an acne treatment. The first few months starting it, my skin saw no change, even got a little worse, but then right around that three-month mark, it started clearing up beautifully, and now I only ever get one or two pimples the week before my period. I started the pill at the same time I started college, ended up gaining around 10 pounds my freshman year, but I can't be sure how much of that was a result of the pill. No negative impact on emotions, which was a nice surprise considering what I had heard from friends."

• Mir...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 14, 2019

"I had been taking Aubra EQ and stayed on it for five months and had the worst acne flare-ups. Mostly around my chin and jawline. I hated it! I heard TriNessa was approved to help with acne, and within the first two weeks, I noticed a significant calming of my skin! This is my fourth week, and I’m still very happy! No acne and no side effects! I’m so glad I switched to TriNessa."

• Ano...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• March 17, 2019

"The pill TriNessa is an excellent temporary acne treatment, but not for mental health. Each time the months pass, the bad side effects are aggravated as: headache, change of mood, gum disease, hair loss, weight gain, vaginal infection, and depression."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 30, 2012

"I thought that this would clear up my face (was hoping at least), and it didn't. I mean, I break out just like I did before, and it's annoying. However, if you don't have acne and you want a good birth control, I highly recommend this because it really does do its job. My periods are always on time, and they aren't unbearable at all. I think I gained weight, but then it went away. So, it didn't affect my acne, and I think it's a good birth control."

• sg1...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 6, 2018

"I have deep scarring acne on my cheeks and forehead. I was on TriNessa for 3 months and didn’t see much change. For the first 2 months, my forehead cleared up a little but no big change in my cheeks. In the middle of the second month, everything went downhill. My face broke out terribly and continues to get worse."

• crr...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 20, 2018

"I was on Aubra for 4 months, and I broke out on the jawline. I just switched to TriNessa and I'm breaking out with cystic acne on my jawline, sides of my face, and also my forehead. I've gained about 3 pounds, and it's only been 3 weeks on my first pack. I do not know what to do. I also became less patient, cranky, moody, feeling sticky, and swollen. I don't know if I should continue taking it and give it some time..."

• Lou...
• July 22, 2016

"I went back on birth control hoping to alleviate some of my acne (I'm 26), and the first month of being on Trinessa was terrible – headaches, nausea, heartburn – and now that I'm nearing the end of the second month, I'm experiencing weight gain all over – I can't fit into my bras, my waist is thicker, etc., and the acne is still present, although slightly better. I'm calling my doctor to see about switching brands."

• fis...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 14, 2018

"I was on Microgestin for 2.5 years and loved it. Cleared up my mild acne beautifully. But, I didn't get my period. Not once the entire 2.5 years. So, I decided to try TriNessa to give me a period AND maintain good skin. WORST DECISION I HAVE EVER MADE. Made me break out SO badly for 4 months!! Now I'm back on Microgestin. Skin is still not better after 3 months. I am severely disappointed in how I reacted with TriNessa."

• Ann...
• September 22, 2017

"I was on Orthotricyclen, which really cleared my skin, but my new doctor decided to switch BC on me to TriNessa, and I've been getting more than the typical one or two on my cheeks. And I never break out on my forehead, but I started to with TriNessa. TriNessa is horrible in helping acne!!"