TriNessa Lo for Acne User Reviews

• Mag...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 25, 2017

"I had very bad cystic acne that was worse during my cycle. I tried oral antibiotics, and they were somewhat effective, but I still had issues around my cycle, and they are not for long-term use. So I started this, and halfway through the second pack/month, my skin was completely smooth and pimple/whitehead free. I could not be happier. When I first started taking this, I had a very bad breakout, but by the time I hit the third week of the first pack, my skin started to improve. My hyperpigmentation that was left behind is getting better since I am not having any new breakouts. I was worried that this generic would not be as effective as the name-brand OTC-Lo, but it is great and free on my insurance!!!"

• Kat...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 1, 2018

"So TriNessa is my first birth control, and honestly, it is not that bad. I'm going to start Accutane and was told to start birth control. My advice for anyone who suffers from nausea is to take an antacid (Tums) 30 minutes before taking the pill. I take mine before bed, and the nausea is very bearable and not extreme, so I was able to sleep through the night. The only thing is that I'm getting headaches, and my anxiety is getting a little bad. However, I'm giving my body time to adjust to the pill. So far, so good."

• Rub...
• July 29, 2017

"Okay, honestly, I'm not sure how well this has worked in terms of combating my acne. I started in December, and ever since then, I've had a mixture of AMAZING skin days, but also a few bad breakouts of cystic acne (currently, me right now). I honestly don't really know how to rate this because I think it has helped in some ways, but it's hard to tell. I also went on minocycline recently, which previously helped a lot, but this time I went on it I think it broke me out even more?? Anyways, that's my experience so far. I'll stay on it to see if it gets better even though I've been on it quite a while."

• lll...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• April 26, 2018

"Trinessa Lo (generic Ortho Tri-Cyclen) helped my mild to moderate acne some, but not enough. I ended up going on Accutane. While taking this, I noticed I was anxious, depressed, and just not myself. I often felt moody and irritable, cried for no reason, no longer wanted to be around my boyfriend, and was just angry. I stopped taking this pill and noticed a drastic difference for the better. I am so much happier, less anxious, less depressed, and my relationship is back to normal. I feel like myself again. This stuff will mess with you. The only good thing was my usually painful periods were predictable and cramps were mild."

• Twi...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 12, 2019

"This is the worst form of birth control on the market. I have been taking it for 4 months, and I've experienced all of the side effects. I initially chose this birth control to alleviate some of my acne issues, and this pill broke me out so badly, so do NOT take it. My breasts are much bigger, and they hurt so badly every day, I've even had to sleep in bras. The pill has increased my appetite, and I still occasionally feel nauseous. During my period week, I have severe cramps and fatigue more than I had prior to taking the pill. Although it does prevent pregnancy, that's about it. I'm on my fourth pack and have decided against taking the medicine. Beware."

• Bre...
• August 30, 2018

"I am on week three of TriNessa, and I have had horrible acne breakouts all over my face, my back, my neck, and my butt! Places I’ve never had them before. Before I stop, I will ask the doctor if it gets worse before it gets better, but these aren’t little pimples. I get huge, thick, and deep ones that seem to not pop, turn red, and hurt. It’s like the cystic acne."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 5, 2018

"I used to be on this birth control when I was 17 for about 8 months, and I had perfect skin but horrible, horrible mood swings that I couldn’t function in daily life with. Never really had acne before going on this birth control, so when I switched to two other pills, I wasn’t worried about it. I switched to Lo Loestrin Fe, and although it helped with mood swings, I got terrible acne. I then went on Nortrel to clear up acne, and it got even worse. Finally, I went back on TriNessa Lo. My skin cleared somewhat after 4 months. But the insomnia hit me like a train. I tried over-the-counter sleeping pills, but nothing worked. I didn’t sleep at all while being on this birth control. I couldn’t take sleeping 1 hour a night, so I made a decision last night to stop taking the pill. My sister also took TriNessa Lo, and her first year she had the clearest skin but also had insomnia. One of the side effects of this pill is insomnia, so watch out."

• Ale...
• November 30, 2016

"I've only been on TriNessa Lo for about a week and a half, but ever since I started, my mostly clear skin has exploded with acne, so I'm stopping before it gets worse :/"