"this is my first time using birth control pills, and it was for 2 reasons: preventing pregnancy and reducing forehead acne that always worsened around ovulation. 
i&#039;ve been taking tricira lo (generic brand) for the past 7 1/2 weeks. 
initially, i found myself more tearful, but that settled down after 4 weeks. i had one instance of a headache &amp; nausea during the first 4 weeks; haven&#039;t experienced either since.
there&#039;s been ~5lb weight gain and some increase in breast size (not by a full cup though). 
i haven&#039;t noticed a significant difference in my forehead acne. it&#039;s still an issue for me, especially during the 3rd &amp; 4th (placebo) weeks of the pack. i think this may be because hormonal acne more often presents on the cheeks/chin."