TriNessa User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)

• Lil...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 25, 2016

For Birth Control "I was prescribed Trinessa by my doctor in September of 2015 and have been taking it ever since. This is the only form of birth control that I have been on, which is why I gave it 9/10. It works very well. Prior to taking Trinessa, I had some acne, but ever since, I have clear skin and rarely ever get a pimple. I had one minor headache when I first began taking this medicine, but have not had one since. Make sure that you eat before or immediately after taking the pill, otherwise, you will feel nauseous. My periods are much lighter, and cramps are almost nonexistent. I definitely recommend this as a birth control."

• 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!!"

• Anonymous
• November 18, 2012

For Birth Control "I was on the shot for about 3 years but decided to change to a birth control, and my doctor recommended TriNessa since I had mild acne. So I started taking it, and I have to say I love it. My period comes at the same time every month, no pregnancy scares, and I often have sex unprotected. My acne cleared up. The only side effect I had in the beginning was tender breasts, and being a little emotional. After it went away. I take the pill at the same time every day. So I highly recommend it to everyone."

• Ang...
• April 25, 2015

For Birth Control "I recently went on TriNessa after being off of birth control for several years. I explained to my doctor that when I took BC pills in the past, I always had taken the low dose Ortho Tri-Cyclen. He prescribed me the normal dose of TriNessa anyways. Needless to say, I will never take these pills again. I was given a 90-day supply, and the first few days of taking it, I was constantly nauseous. Then, after about a month, I noticed a five-pound weight gain (I am a soldier in the US military, so I work out five days a week and nothing else could have caused this), which, by the time the prescription had run out, had ballooned up to almost fifteen pounds! After roughly a month, I started having horrible mood swings. Never again will I feed myself hormones."

• For...
• July 7, 2016

For Birth Control "I haven't had any of the horrible side effects a lot of people wrote about on here. I have almost finished the light blue pills. The only problem I had was a slight discomfort in the bottom of my belly the first couple of days. I haven't had any breakouts, but I got a cyst on my forehead the first week. I left it alone, and it went away. I haven't had any nausea. I take the pill at breakfast with eggs and toast, or sometimes just peanut butter toast. So for anyone who is scared about taking birth control, please realize most people who review drugs have something negative to say. Don't be afraid to protect yourself."

• Pan...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 11, 2019

For Birth Control "I've been on Ortho Tri-Cyclen for 10 years and loved it -- totally normal periods, no weight gain, all good. This month I had to switch to the Ortho Tri-Cyclen generic called TriNessa because of the discontinuation of Ortho Tri-Cyclen, and I feel like a crazy person. It's only been a week, but I've cried most days, and I feel like it's made my preexisting anxiety worse. I also have gained three pounds in the last week or so on it. Did this happen to anyone else on making the switch? Is this normal? They're supposed to be the same drug, so I'm surprised my body is reacting so much."

• mac...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 17, 2015

For Acne "I have had acne since I was about 12, and now I am 22. I have tried everything under the sun to try and stop the horrid look. When my whiteheads turned into cyst-like pimples, I knew I had to completely do something else. I never took birth control before, but my dermatologist prescribed me TriNessa, and I bless her heart every day!!!! I love that I can be 100% honest and say this birth control changed my life. I started it in the beginning of December 2014, and it is now February of 2015, and my cysts are completely gone! It obviously is not going to happen overnight, so take the time and try it! I also didn't gain weight from it, that's always a plus. So, drink water, workout, and take TriNessa, and you will be a happy, happy girl!!"

• Ano...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 12, 2017

For Birth Control "I'm 19, and this is my first birth control pill, and it has worked great! I've been on it for a little more than 4 months. Pros: • no pregnancies • didn't change my (mostly) clear skin • no missed periods • cramps are less painful • no side effects after the first month • no change in sex drive (if anything, it increased, lmao) Cons: • on the first month, I had nausea, decreased appetite, random cramps, increased anxiety (and I already have anxiety disorders) • period flow is still the same • period still lasts 4-5 days • random bloating (I don't mind it, tbh) • my belly is a bit bigger?"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• June 11, 2015

For Birth Control "I've been on TriNessa for 5 years. Age 17 to 21. My doctor prescribed it for hormonal acne I had. I also use it for birth control, and it has worked perfectly. The first two months, I had mood swings, which is to be expected when putting hormones into yourself. I went up two cup sizes. I didn't notice it clearing my acne for about 2 or 3 months, but it's worth the wait. I do still get cramps, but nothing a motion can't fix. My acne is still present occasionally, but that is definitely due to genetics. The pill makes my periods extremely regular and accurate, which is great. I get them the fourth Wednesday of every month, always around 10-11 am. I would recommend."

• MKC...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 10, 2019

For Birth Control "I have never written a review for something in my life, but I am hoping I will help someone so they do not go through what I went through. DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICATION. EVER. I started taking TriNessa when my pharmacy ran out of my TriSprintec. I did not think anything of it and began taking the pill. However, with a couple of days of taking the pills, I was having severe depression, mood swings, then after a while, I eventually gained 20+ pounds and I got acne, which I have not had in over 5 years. DO NOT TAKE TRINESSA. I hope someone will read the reviews and not put themselves through what I went through...."

• Ano...
• March 23, 2014

For Acne "I have only been on this pill for one cycle, but it seems as if my acne is worse. I was put on Trinessa solely for my acne, and now I'm considering stopping. I have read reviews, and the vast majority of those reviews mention a huge flare-up in their acne, just as I have, which makes me think that this isn't unusual. I really want to stick with it, but I'm not sure my self-confidence can handle it."

• Ann...
• August 6, 2014

For Birth Control "I've been taking Trinessa for about 2 and a half months. The first week upon taking it, I had severe abdominal pain and headaches. I was hungry all the time, but due to the warning that I would have increased cravings, I controlled it rather well. It seemed to get better throughout the month, my face was clearing up, I had energy again, but I still got minor to severe pains on a regular basis. My period came after three days of being on the inactive pills and lasted 4 days. My cramps improved drastically, and I was still hormonal, just less. I started back on the pills again, and the first day I experienced extreme nausea and vomited. The nausea has continued to follow me for the past weeks, now I am looking into the NuvaRing."

• i...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 20, 2013

For Birth Control "I was on TriNessa for a little under a year. I threw up during the first week of each pack, and I was so emotional. I could hardly function, both physically and mentally. I don't know how I made it to school and passed during the first week of the pack, and I could not make it to work during the first week of each pack. The second week, I was just plain exhausted and could not do much either. The doctor kept telling me those symptoms would go away. I finally called up there as one crying, angry woman, and they finally changed it for me. I feel great and back to normal now."

• Pen...
• May 5, 2015

For Birth Control "I have been on Trinessa for 2 months now, and it is my first go at a birth control pill. Overall, I'm fairly happy. The first month was a mess, but now, by the second month, things are MUCH more regular. You really have to give this pill a chance to adapt and jive with your system. My acne is improving after taking a terrible hit during the first month. I still experience occasional cystic bumps, but they are much better than before I began Trinessa. Trust me, the first month is almost hopeless. But, by the second month, things are really looking up! Don't be afraid to try it because of some of the negative reviews, you've got to find out what works with your body!"

• woo...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 22, 2017

For Acne "I just finished my first month on this pill, and so far, so good. I was on Tarina FE 1/20, but it broke me out HORRIBLY, so my doc switched me to TriNessa. No weight gain, no stomach pains, no increase in acne, AND no baby. Hopefully, in a few months, it'll clear my skin. A lot of people are saying this pill made them gain weight, I actually lost some, and my boobs got a teeny bit fuller (not much though). Without insurance, I pay $20 per pack at PP."

• Cou...
• March 5, 2017

For Birth Control "For anyone who has any trouble with anxiety or depression, I HIGHLY suggest you do not try this birth control. I have been on this pill for about a week now, and increasingly over the past 5 days, I have been nauseated at night and SEVERELY depressed, and I mean severely. Crying constantly, overthinking, irritable, mood swings, anxious to no end. I am absolutely without a doubt getting off of this medicine. I am a nursing student who has many responsibilities and cannot deal with having no motivation to do homework. Please try your best to avoid this medication at all costs."

• lc1...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 21, 2015

For Birth Control "On my first pack of TriNessa. I had slight nausea the first night of taking the pill and a headache the next day, but otherwise, no side effects. I haven't gained any weight or broken out at all. No crazy mood swings either! I was terrified to try this pill because of the awful reviews, but I have been totally normal."

• gin...
• November 28, 2015

For Acne "Went on this to try and get my hormonal acne under control, and while it took about six months to get rid of my acne, I couldn't be happier with it now. (I've been on it for about eight months, and now I don't have any cysts or whiteheads. It feels like a miracle!)"

• lll...
• December 11, 2016

For Acne "Before getting on this, I was experiencing severe acne after having tried a new skincare system and foundation. I didn't even know I was capable of having skin that bad. I was so embarrassed. I had never been on birth control before (I'm 21), but I was desperate. I had my doctor prescribe this to me. I would say for the first month or so, my acne got worse - especially around my chin area. I also had terrible mood swings and depression in the beginning, but I kept going and my skin started to get clearer. Then, right before starting my 5th pack, I broke out again. But it was like all the acne that had been underneath my skin came up and then disappeared. Now, on month 6, I'm pretty much clear besides hyperpigmentation. Be patient!!!"

• Ash...
• February 8, 2015

For Birth Control "So I started TriNessa when I was about 15 due to irregular periods. It worked VERY well for me - a bit rocky at first, but after about 3 months, my periods were regular (I was having them twice a month) and my skin was much clearer. No cramps with little bloating. I got off of the pill due to my doctor being a bit forgetful of refills, and I didn't see a huge change until the every-two-week period came back. I am now back on it and am so thankful for it!!! 10/10 would recommend."

• fly...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 17, 2016

For Birth Control "I started Trinessa a month and a half ago after being on Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo for a year. So far, it's been great with helping my painful periods, clearing up acne, and preventing pregnancy. The only complaint I have is the slight nausea every now and then, along with feeling fatigued. I assume this should go away the more I use it, so right now, it's a waiting game. Other than that, I like it."

• Ann...
• May 7, 2016

For Birth Control "I've been on this for a month and a half. At first, it made me nauseous every day, but just in the mornings. I take the pill at dinner time. The nausea has gone away the second month. It seemed like my boobs did get fuller. But my mood swings were bad! The first month, I felt like I hated everyone, especially my fiancé. I felt more depressed than usual and wanted to cry a lot. I knew I was being moody and stuck with the pill another month to see if my mood leveled out. So far, in my second month, I am still extra sensitive and cry easily."

• BKr...
• October 24, 2011

For Birth Control "I have been on TriNessa now for nine months. Within the first couple of months, I started experiencing mood changes and random panic attacks. I immediately called my gyno, and she said it had nothing to do with the pill. About two months ago, I started experiencing horrible side effects, and they have continued to get progressively worse. I have HORRIBLE anxiety, depression, mood swings, nausea, mental confusion (this is the worst, I cannot focus, concentrate, and my memory is very poor), and I am very irritable. I even started seeing a therapist for the anxiety attacks. These side effects are a complete 180 to the person I used to be before taking it. I usually am a happy, fun, loving, and extremely cheerful person."

• Jf3...
• October 3, 2013

For Birth Control "I just started taking TriNessa (I'm on my fourth pill). I'm 21 years old, and it's my first time ever taking a birth control pill. So far, I love it! The first couple of days, I experienced a tiny headache. Nothing horrible. I barely even noticed it. I really don't feel any different. So far, so good!"

• B-b...
• March 18, 2017

For Birth Control "I've been taking Trinessa-Lo pills for about 5 months now. So far in the past 5 months, I had experienced random nausea in the beginning, irregular spotting (which still happened to me last month), and I felt a bit more emotional. HOWEVER, this past week, I got my first ever panic attack and anxiety, which I've never felt before, and it's horrible. I do have a heavy, stress-filled workload as I'm a grad student, but I've never felt like this. I've also noticed a decreased tolerance to wearing my contact lenses, it's like there's sand in my eyes right when I put them in! I guess the only pros of the pills are that they kept my skin pimple-free, and periods light and short. I'm going to get off the pills soon and see if it helps. Will try to update."