TriNessa User Reviews & Ratings (Page 2)

• Van...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 16, 2014

For Birth Control "I took Trinessa for a year and had no negative side effects, but I decided to try a few other birth control pills in an attempt to have a shorter period. Every single one of them left me moody, depressed, and my sex drive was completely non-existent. Trinessa is the only birth control I've been able to find that both helps with acne and doesn't destroy my sex drive. However, on the last week of active pills, my breasts usually feel heavy and sore, and I will break out a little more than the rest of the month."

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

For Acne "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."

• Anonymous
• September 14, 2016

For Birth Control "I've tried 5 different brands of birth control pills over the past 8 years, but I've finally found the one. Although I experienced some horrible nausea during the first 2 months, I've always been susceptible to nausea when starting a new brand of BCP, so I know to wait at least 3 months for your body to stabilize. I'm now on my 4th month of TriNessa and I feel GREAT. No more nausea, no more mood swings - just crazy clear skin and a babyless womb. Best of all though, and the reason I gave up on all the other brands I've tried: TriNessa does not make me depressed. The other BCP made me suicidal and anxiety-ridden from the moment I started them. Ladies, our bodies are different but don't lose hope on the BCP that's perfect for you."

• Jad...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 5, 2013

For Birth Control "I've finished 3 packs of this pill. I came off of Depo Provera... endless spotting, and I got the worst acne of my life. So, I switched to TriNessa 3 months after Depo. Things are back to normal, but even better than when I was on no birth control. With each pack, I've noticed more improvement in skin, length of period, and my breasts have become rounder. I can't say I am ecstatic about it yet, but maybe I need to be on it longer. Period is only a little lighter, but is definitely shorter. Went from 7 to 4 days. Cramps are only a little better. Skin is not nearly as clear as it was before Depo, but on its way!"

• Rox...
• July 29, 2014

For Acne "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

For Acne "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!"

• Not...
• August 11, 2014

For Birth Control "I've only been on for a month and a half, but my body has drastically changed. The abdominal pain is unbearable, I've missed work multiple times because I'm unable to leave the bathroom. The bloating has been out of control, and besides my normal acid reflux disease, the extra heartburn has me constantly sick-no matter what I eat. The first 1.5 weeks of the pill pack are the worst, I can't eat or sleep, and the migraines are awful. Moody, lack of desire to do anything, which is not like me. The only benefit is a bit of a weaker period, but the side effects are unbearable."

• Anonymous
• July 14, 2011

For Acne "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."

• Ano...
• August 6, 2016

For Birth Control "I've been taking TriNessa for the past 14 months now. It's the first oral birth control I've ever been on, so at first I thought it was normal. I knew when my period was coming, it kept me from getting pregnant, and it cleared up my face. However, ever since I've been taking it, my anxiety has reached a whole new level. Not to mention, I have depression for the first time in my life. I have had suicidal thoughts, I've felt my self-esteem go down, and I've felt irritable towards nearly everyone in my life. It has affected a lot of my close relationships, such as my boyfriend who is constantly having to put up with my depression and anxiety attacks. I would consider another pill if you have these issues."

• Anonymous
• September 21, 2014

For Birth Control "I've been on TriNessa for a year and a few months, ran out, and because of insurance issues, couldn't get back on it until this month, altogether taken it for almost two years. The whole time when I first started and this second time I started taking it again have both been good (and the same) experiences. I have experienced bloating and increased discharge (which both suck a lot), but on the plus side, no weight gain, no headaches, no change in my period (it's always been really short except when I used the Depo shot), no change in sex drive. I have recommended this to a friend."

• Jes...
• February 10, 2015

For Birth Control "I've been on this for 3, almost 4 years now. It works wonderfully. My acne cleared right up after about 6 months, my period became regular, I stopped getting cramps (I get like a stomach ache now), and I had no negative side effects whatsoever. I get 3 months at a time and pay nothing!"

• Jam...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 15, 2013

For Birth Control "I have been on birth control for about 5 years, but I had to switch brands due to Yaz being discontinued. I tried another brand at the beginning of the year with no luck. I've been taking Trinessa for 2 months, and it has been awful! I haven't gotten pregnant, which is a good thing, but the side effects are extreme. I have gained about 5 lbs, and I am bloated. I have had very bad cramps; they are so bad that my back even hurts. I have always suffered from migraines, and they have been controlled, but within the last week, they have been awful. I am going to see my gyno next week to explore some other options."

• Kat...
• April 23, 2016

For Birth Control "I've been on TriNessa for a year and a half now. It's prevented pregnancy, made my boobs bigger, and made my periods more regular and lighter. However, I have been severely depressed and anxious. I never realized that it was because of TriNessa due to the fact that I've been dealing with anxiety and depression for 7 years now. However, ever since I started, I have been so anxious that, at one point, I was borderline anorexic from being nauseous with no appetite. I've had severe sleep disorders that have stemmed from the anxiety and depression, and I've had serious thoughts of suicide on multiple occasions. DO NOT take TriNessa if you have a history of anxiety or depression!!!"

• Phi...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 14, 2013

For Birth Control "I have been on Trinessa for a month, and so far, everything has been great! I have no mood swings and don't get hungry like crazy. I'm eating the same as I normally do. I have not had any bad side effects, the only thing is that my breasts have been so sore ever since I started taking it. But other than that, it is working well for me. And it is also clearing up my face! Before I started taking it, I read reviews and freaked out, but I gave it a try, and it worked wonderfully for my body."

• xba...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 5, 2013

For Birth Control "I was on Tri-Nessa for almost 6 months. It did its job on birth control. My acne was almost gone with this medication, and I felt less hormonal during my time of the month. Worked great for me. No abnormal bleeding with this one. The bad effect that happened to me: During the 6-month period, I gained 25 pounds. I went from 110 to 135 lbs. I wasn't like a twig, I was fit. But then after this, I got tired and just ate all the time. I also got really nauseous from the first 2 weeks. Works well, but the side effects were bad. Everybody is different, but this is what happened to me."

• bes...
• January 8, 2016

For Acne "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
• August 14, 2010

For Birth Control "I have been taking TriNessa for more than a year, and I can easily say it is a good fit for me. I have regular, lighter periods, clear skin, and it hasn't made me gain any extra weight. I take them at the same time every day and have never missed a pill."

• Son...
• March 6, 2014

For Birth Control "Over 2 months... I've gained 10 lbs, awful mood swings, headaches (which I never used to get), and fatigue. I switched to this to help with my spotting, but I feel like I'd take the spotting over this any day! Not happy."

• Anonymous
• December 9, 2010

For Birth Control "I was switched to TriNessa from Tri-Sprintec after switching insurance companies. Before I started taking it, I came to this site and read a lot of terrible reviews. I was about to go back to the doctor and ask to write my prescription for Tri-Sprintec only but decided to give TriNessa a try. I did not start TriNessa on the same cycle I had been on with Tri-Sprintec for the past two years and did experience a longer than normal period (about 8 days, but very light). Now, on my second month, I have not gained any weight, have not had mood swings, and my period is actually lighter now than it was with Tri-Sprintec (only three days and very light). I will, without a doubt, stay on TriNessa and recommend it to others."

• its...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• March 7, 2017

For Birth Control "I have taken this for 5 years. I have no symptoms at all with this pill. I have tried two others before I started TriNessa and had terrible side effects. This pill has been great with no migraines or weight gain."

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

For Acne "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

For Acne "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

For Acne "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!!"

• Luc...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 28, 2016

For Birth Control "Do not take this. DO NOT TAKE THIS. I'm 26 and weigh 135 lbs. I started taking TriNessa in July 2016, and one month later, I'm in the hospital coughing up blood with uncontrollable pain in my side. They did a CT, and it came back that I had a blood clot in my left lung. They said my birth control caused it. I became so swollen in my legs just 2 days before the clot went into my lung. I'm a very healthy woman, and this medication almost took my life. Please be careful. It's been 4 months, and I'm still short of breath. 40% of my lung died because it wasn't getting oxygen. I'm on blood thinners twice a day. Don't think this can't happen to you. Estrogen thickens your blood. I'm just so thankful I didn't have a stroke."

• Kat...
• October 9, 2014

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I was originally on Trisprintec and got switched to Trinessa, and ever since have had nothing but problems. I get a period every two weeks, I vomit all the time and have gained a lot of weight. I've been on this pill for 7 months now, so my body should be used to it by now. Very unhappy."