TriNessa Lo User Reviews & Ratings (Page 2)

• Hop...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 1, 2016

For Birth Control "Taken TriNessa Lo for several months after Ins switched me. No side effects other than increased appetite, but Ortho Tri-Cyclen had that too. Gained 10 lbs., but not much I can do except exercise. It helps with night sweats too. Good luck."

• Rey...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 3, 2018

For Birth Control "This was my first time taking birth control, and I used it for 7 months. I never got pregnant while on this pill, but I noticed I had the worst mood swings of my life and would freak out about everything. I was always crying while on this pill. I was hesitant to stop taking it because it was effective, but ultimately came to the conclusion that my mental health was more important. Now that I’ve stopped using this pill, I’m not currently taking any new medication and have felt happier and more at ease."

• Aly...
• January 15, 2018

For Birth Control "Taking for birth control. Been on it for 3 1/2 months and have had constant spotting throughout (despite having normal periods prior) accompanied by cramps. I got terrible acid reflux that is constant no matter what I eat or don’t eat. And a breakout in the last month. Will be switching ASAP."

• Not...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 11, 2018

For Birth Control "I was on this pill for 6 months, and it was the first birth control I’ve ever taken. I didn’t have any side effects right away, but for 4 of the 6 months I was on the pill, I had breakthrough bleeding. I’d get my period in the second week of pills, and it’d last for a week. Then I’d get it again during placebo week. Not fun. My acne also got so much worse. Before this pill, I had mild acne, and this pill made me break out so bad after month 3. I went to my doctor, and she finally changed me to something else."

• Sal...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 10, 2019

"Worked great as far as preventing pregnancy, but it made me so moody. I feel like I turned into a completely different person within the first 2 months of taking this medication. I would cry and go off and feel like the world was falling apart if one tiny thing went wrong. I do think it made my acne worse, but I did not experience any weight gain. The only good thing I have to say about TriNessa Lo birth control is that my period cycle was extremely routine. Started on the first day of my empty pill and ended on the last day of my empty pill."

• Ano...
• July 25, 2018

For Birth Control "I am writing this review because I think it is very important to share my experience before anyone considers TriNessa Lo. To give a little backstory, I am 24 years old and extremely active. I work out and eat well. I asked my doctor for Ortho Tri-Cyclen, but I was prescribed TriNessa Lo (the generic version). The first month I didn’t have any side effects. But the second month and onward, I was miserable. I would bleed very heavily for about three weeks out of the month, and the cramps were so bad I couldn’t be bothered to get up. My normal periods are only about five days max and a light/medium level of blood. Rarely ever would I get cramps. If I did, I would just use a heating pad, and the cramps were gone in ten minutes. But TriNessa Lo caused me so much pain and discomfort. With all the negatives that came from this, there was one positive. This medication cleared up my acne extremely well! That’s why I rated it two stars. I am off it now because I couldn’t take the pain anymore."

• AVA...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 20, 2018

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I've been on TriNessa Lo for 6 months. Everything was going well until just now, having abnormal bleeding since the start of my period-going on 18 days of bleeding. Not sure if I should continue the BC, scared to try others as this one was fine for me."

• Nic...
• February 13, 2019

For Birth Control "TriNessa Lo was the first BC I've ever taken when I was 18. For starters, it worked as far as not getting pregnant goes. I took the pills for 4 months. The first thing I noticed was the first week of taking the pills I had SEVERE migraines. But the only time I noticed migraines was the first week I would start and the last week that I stopped taking the pill. Second, I was VERY moody. I almost felt like a different person sometimes. Third, my period is usually about 2-3 days, I noticed my periods started being about 4-5 days and a heavier flow. Lastly, I gained a lot of weight in a short amount of time, which was frustrating because I'm a healthy eater and active. In about a 2 month time span, I gained a little over 15 pounds. But with a little extra hard work, I was able to lose about 10lbs. But then the next month that I started taking the pills again, the pounds came back. TO SUM IT UP (My experience): *Migraines *Moody *Longer Periods *Weight gain."

• Not...
• October 15, 2018

For Birth Control "Let me start by saying I've taken many different pills over the years, and this is by far the WORST one I've ever taken. I was on Ortho Tri-Cyclen, and when I moved, my pharmacy switched it to Trinessa Lo. I started to have terrible anxiety and panic attacks, weight gain, headaches, brain fogginess, mood swings, etc. I am prone to anxiety but have had it completely managed and under control with meds UNTIL this pill. I thought it was the stress of moving that was causing me to feel so terrible and so off, but then I googled this medicine, read the reviews, and it clicked. I've never had any of the above issues with any other pill I've taken, ever. I waited 2 weeks after stopping this pill before writing a review - I am 100% back to my old self. I rated this pill 2 stars because A) I did not get pregnant in my 3 months of taking it, and B) my skin was clear, and my boobs got huge - but that also came with weight gain. Do yourselves a favor, ladies, and do not take this pill!"

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

For Acne "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."

• Sha...
• August 29, 2018

For Birth Control "I never had such a worst experience ever being on a birth control. I was throwing up, had nausea, a burning sensation in my stomach, my mood was yo-yoing, had headaches, just didn't feel like myself. I took them for two weeks, and I couldn't do it anymore. The symptoms were just getting worse instead of getting better."

• pri...
• April 23, 2018

For Birth Control "Started taking this pill and had terrible heartburn for the first week or two. Took maybe a month or so to adjust. Didn't have any problems with bleeding or acne. Periods didn't get lighter til maybe 8 months into it? As of now, I feel great! Haven't gotten pregnant and I feel overall very stable. One thing that still affects me is super bad nausea if I don't eat enough before taking the pill. Other than that, I've been very happy with this pill."

• Sar...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• December 16, 2019

For Birth Control "This was the best birth control I had ever used. I was on this pill for about 3 years. It made my period so regular. I skipped it every 3 months and never had any spotting in between. It made my cystic acne non-existent. Did not change my mood or weight at all. It was a miracle. For the past year, I have tried 5 different brands and they are all horrible. Tri Lo Sprintec is supposed to be the most similar, but it is the worst one I’d ever used. Not similar at all. I am so sad this pill has been discontinued and I pray they bring it back."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• December 18, 2018

For Birth Control "I took this birth control for almost 2 years with really no bad side effects. I did have the worst acne for the first maybe 7 months of being on it until it finally cleared up! It was awful looking. I also gained like 10 lbs, but I’m underweight anyways, so I was happy about that."

• Boo...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 25, 2017

For Birth Control "I started taking TriNessa Lo for birth control. It's only been a month, but I'm not happy about it. In just a little over a month, my skin has gone from perfect to horrendous. Constant breakouts and painful acne."

• Jjo...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 4, 2019

For Birth Control "I’ve been on this medication one full pack now. Early on, I had a bit of tender breasts but nothing serious. Sex drive has actually increased instead of decreased. Acne isn’t any better yet but hoping that comes later. So far, it’s prevented pregnancy as far as I know. But I don’t like how hungry I am all the time. I’ve gained 5+ lbs in over a month, and I was already overweight. I do think it’s improved my mood though, so that’s a plus to me. I’ll continue it with what I’ve experienced so far. And just try to lose the weight."

• Bre...
• August 30, 2018

For Acne "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

For Acne "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."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 6, 2016

For Birth Control "Not a good experience so far. I feel like a depressed bump on a log and a very upset stomach. I'm crying every day, I don't even feel like the same person."

• Nic...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 10, 2018

For Birth Control "This birth control added severe anxiety and depression to my life. I had to stop after a few days. Will stay on non-hormonal IUD."

• Mon...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 31, 2019

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I have a super heavy period. This gave me melasma. I don't think it caused my HUGE uterine cyst, but I have one now that large mine is 8.6 cm. Do not use this drug."

• Ale...
• November 30, 2016

For Acne "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 :/"