Reviewer: 19-24 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months

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The birth control itself is extremely effective, however it has caused me to get cystic acne which I have never dealt with in my life until now. The first month wasn't too bad as all I had was more frequent mood swings but as I have just finished my second pack my acne has increasingly gotten worse. I know it would take at least 4-6 months for my skin to become more clear as my body is still a ... Show Full Comment

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The birth control itself is extremely effective, however it has caused me to get cystic acne which I have never dealt with in my life until now. The first month wasn't too bad as all I had was more frequent mood swings but as I have just finished my second pack my acne has increasingly gotten worse. I know it would take at least 4-6 months for my skin to become more clear as my body is still adjusting. However, my acne has only gotten worse destroying my confidence. I am currently on the placebo week of the 2nd pack deciding if I want to continue or find a new birth control
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Reviewer: 35-44 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

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I took Trinessa for about 10 years and never had any side effects that I noticed. It got discontinued on 10/2018 at Walgreen's pharmacy. They gave me the generic they said "Tri Sprintec" I was a bit nervous switching, but they assured me it was the same no difference. After about 2 weeks of taking it I felt a little irritable. My Mother and sister both told me I was having big ... Show Full Comment

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I took Trinessa for about 10 years and never had any side effects that I noticed. It got discontinued on 10/2018 at Walgreen's pharmacy. They gave me the generic they said "Tri Sprintec" I was a bit nervous switching, but they assured me it was the same no difference. After about 2 weeks of taking it I felt a little irritable. My Mother and sister both told me I was having big mood swings. This went away after 2 months. Since October of 2018 I have put on about 15-20 pounds. In the last year I have been eating less and activity level is the same. My bra size also went up 2 cup sizes. My stomach and breast area is always very swollen feeling. I'm not sure if it has to do with this birth control. I'm hoping because there is no reason that would explain all of this. I had read other reviews similar, I wish I would have thought about this sooner even though they say you shouldn't gain weight. We will see I'm stopping it immediately! I really hope I start losing weight and bloating! =(
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Reviewer: teje, 25-34 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

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I love this pill because birthcontrol-wise it does the deed, my periods are short-lived & I don't have any mood swings. HOWEVER, I have gained 15 lbs. around 4-5 months into using the pill, and no it's not me overeating and blaming the pill. My appetite is the same, my moods are the same, my food habits & amounts are the same, I actually have a more physically demanding job now ... Show Full Comment

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I love this pill because birthcontrol-wise it does the deed, my periods are short-lived & I don't have any mood swings. HOWEVER, I have gained 15 lbs. around 4-5 months into using the pill, and no it's not me overeating and blaming the pill. My appetite is the same, my moods are the same, my food habits & amounts are the same, I actually have a more physically demanding job now yet I'm still the heaviest I've ever been. Aside from that, sometimes my sexual drive will disappear completely every so often.
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Reviewer: Juju1078, 19-24 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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I’ve been on it for a month and a week only cons I have are super dry mouth and my lips in turn are dry, sex drive very high other than that I haven’t experienced anything and it’s cleared up my skin as well

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I’ve been on it for a month and a week only cons I have are super dry mouth and my lips in turn are dry, sex drive very high other than that I haven’t experienced anything and it’s cleared up my skin as well
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Reviewer: Ashbee, 25-34 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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My PCP switched me to this bc because I was complaining of mood swings and low sex drive. It was great for the almost 4 months I was on it up until I developed blood clots in both of my lungs. I am not a smoker either. I'm not saying this is a bad BC I just want women to be aware it can happen to you even if you aren't a smoker. I have to be on blood thinners for 6 months to a year and off ... Show Full Comment

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My PCP switched me to this bc because I was complaining of mood swings and low sex drive. It was great for the almost 4 months I was on it up until I developed blood clots in both of my lungs. I am not a smoker either. I'm not saying this is a bad BC I just want women to be aware it can happen to you even if you aren't a smoker. I have to be on blood thinners for 6 months to a year and off estrogen BC for a year. Please ladies be careful.
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