"i have been on tricira lo (generic brand) for 2 months. this is my first time on bcp and my reason was primarily to prevent pregnancy &amp; reduce acne. during ovulation, i would always get a handful of pimples on my forehead. 

so far, there have been no significant improvements in my acne. i still get flare-ups, but now they occur during the 3rd &amp; 4th (placebo) weeks. i&#039;m hoping to see some results during my 3rd month on bcp.

otherwise, there have been no major side effects. i have had ~5lb weight gain, with some breast tenderness during the first month. some increase in breast size, but i would say it&#039;s been less than 1 cup size. i was also very tearful during the first month, but that is no longer an issue."