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31 People found this comment helpful

I hope no one takes these reviews seriously. Everyone is going to respond differently to this pill. Just because someone has awful side effects does not mean you will. Take me for instance...the only side effects I have had is 1 day of nausea, some mild moodiness, and slight breast tenderness. I am through my first pack of pills...and you have to understand that the side effects you are having wil...

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I have been in Ortho Tricylin Lo for a couple of years with no problems at all. I was just recently given Trinessa lo because the pharmacy said there was no reason i couldnt get the generic. I've been on it for 10 days and i'm nothing but a bloated, tired, grumpy mess. I eat clean and do 30-60 minute intense workouts daily and i couldn't figure out why i looked so bloated and the scale was a few p...

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Anonymous | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
2/28/2008
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 5.0
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I have been on trinessa for 3 years now, and i have not had ANY side effects. My period is totally predicatable now- wednesday it starts and sunday it stops -so 5 days. (I have never tried any other B/C)

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Anonymous | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
2/26/2008
Condition: Absence of Menstrual Periods
Overall rating 3.3
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I have been on TriNessa for 6 months as prescribed by my doctor to regulate my period and to balance out my hormones. It so far has regulated my period; however, it has made me more hormonal than I've ever been. I experience severe highs and lows of anxiety and depression. I have also gained a considerable amount of weight (mostly in my breats and stomach) which I know was from the birth control because I have the same eating and exercise habits as I did before taking the pill. I'm getting off of it as soon as I get the okay from my doctor.Read More Read Less

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Anonymous | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
2/20/2008
Condition: Acne
Overall rating 3.7
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I have been on this for about 6 months now and I hate it! I have gained weight in what would be my "baby area." I look like I am having a baby even though I'm not. My periods have gone from 3 days to 7 days on this and I have cramps for about 5 to 7 days before that. I have my "period" for almost 2 weeks then. I'm calling my doctor today to see if I can get on something else after seeing that I'm not the only person with these problems.

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Anonymous | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
2/12/2008
Condition: Painful Periods
Overall rating 4.0
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I used to have very bad cramps with my periods, to the point of being unable to function (passing out, throwing up, etc.) Trinessa has alleviated my cramps, but hasn't completely gotten rid of them. However, what's left can be taken care of with Aleve and I'm thrilled I can actually function during my period. It does make the first couple days of my period very heavy, but it's worth it. It's also been successful at preventing pregnancy, of course.

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Anonymous |
2/10/2008
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 3.7
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I've been on TriNessa for almost 2 years and the only complaint I have with it is that it made my periods lasat 7 days instead of 5. It reduced (though didn't completely alleviate) my cramps, which is my worst symptom, and I haven't experienced ANY of the side effects they warn you of, such as moodiness, "morning sickness," etc. The only reason I would switch Pills would be if they had one that could guarantee no cramps!

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Anonymous |
2/7/2008
Condition: Painful Periods
Overall rating 2.0
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Depression, severe mood swings, crying, lethargy

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adrianrose2007 | 19-24 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/6/2008
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 4.3
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I have been on TriNessa for almost a full month. I recently switched from the depro shot because I bled so much. Since being on TriNessa I have experienced mood swings, a little weight gain, symptoms of morning sickness, and breast tenderness. I feel like I am pregnant, but I took a pregnancy test and it was negative. So far I can deal with the side effects as long as it's effective, I just don't think my boyfriend likes it so much. please let me know if anyone else is having all these symptoms.Read More Read Less

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sassysonya | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
1/24/2008
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 1.7
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I am out of state & needed to refill my birth control RX:Trinessa, Florida did not have that available. My refill is for Tri-sprintec,I am unfamiliar with this brand.Can someone offer me some advice?

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Anonymous | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
1/11/2008
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 3.3
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I have the worst acne in my life! I have gained seven pounds. I have thyroid issues and I don't think this mixes well with my synthroid. I have mood swing I get sudden boughts of depression and hot flashes! I need to change asap! Oh did I mention that I have noticed small black hairs around my chin since I started taking this medicine.

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Anonymous |
1/8/2008
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 2.7
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trinessa made me have the worst mood swings(i cried everyday for no reason) and painful headaches. i really did not like this medication. im glad i switched

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Jeanniemama | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
1/8/2008
Condition: Disease of Ovaries with Cysts
Overall rating 5.0
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I have been on trinessa for about 3 months. I was taking yazmin for about 2 yrs. and started getting pains so i needed to change, my doctor gave me a rx for Trinessa. Trinessa works better for me now. I do not use this for birth control, I use it for ovarian cysts, I have my tubes tied.

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Melissa | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
12/30/2007
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 5.0
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I was using ortho-tricyclin previously. After I switched to trinessa, I didn't notice any differences - no weight gain and no side effects. I have been on Trinessa for about 2 years.

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Anonymous |
11/2/2007
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 5.0
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Been on this pill for over 6 years and am completely satisfied with it. I've never had a problem with it at all.

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Anonymous | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
11/1/2007
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 4.7
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I have been on this medication for about 4 years and have had no problems at all. My face is clear and my period is only 2 days long...

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Birdie | 13-18 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
10/3/2007
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 4.3
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I prefere this over the other drug I was put on"tri-sprintec". I did contract a infection with Trinessa...but im having spotting after my period with this stuff. So i wll be seeing my doctor soon for info. Overall great!!!

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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
10/1/2007
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 3.7
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I've been on this RX for about 3 years and haven't had any problems.

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Anonymous | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
10/1/2007
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 2.3
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I have never had any problems before taking this, but after i started taking it i had yeast infections, break thru bleeding that lasted almost three weeks, headaches, moodswings etc. I hated it, so after being on it for six months i stopped.

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Sherry | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year |
9/28/2007
Condition: Absence of Menstrual Periods
Overall rating 4.0
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Since I've been on this pill, I've noticed that I'm getting more headaches. I did not know that the headaches are considered a severe side effect. I will be talking to my md about this and i will also switch from this pill because of it. But at the same time it has done wonders to my cycle. Without this pill, I would not be having a cycle.

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