Tri-Lo-Sprintec User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)

• Kitty
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 22, 2018

For Birth Control "I started this birth control while in high school as a normal contraceptive. After 3 months I began to notice a serious difference in my mood. For the first time in my life, I experienced anxiety so severe that I could not leave my house in fear of everything. I cried day and night over absolutely nothing. I was scared all the time and sad all the time. I immediately stopped the medication after I began to feel this side effect and it still took me 3-4 months for my hormones to balance out again. This experience was years ago, but I have been traumatized from it to say the least. I am writing this review to warn some of those who have anxiety and are worried about enhancing the severity of it. I do not suggest taking this birth control."

• BKano
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 20, 2019

For Birth Control "After not feeling like myself for months, I decided to research my birth control (Tri-Lo-Sprintec) and see other people’s reviews out of curiousity. I was shocked to find that many people experienced the same symptoms as I did. After a couple months of taking this pill, I experienced physical/mental health issues including depression, heart palpitations/shortness of breath that sometimes felt like I was about to have a anxiety attack, irritability and mood swings that made me angry and later regretful, breast soreness, feeling unmotivated and extremely tired, as well as feeling weak overall, and a noticeable decrease in libido as I got into the 3rd/ 4th month of this birth control. Birth control effects everyone different, but with so many similar reviews on here I thought I would share my input and strongly guide everyone who reads this to look into another alternative for birth control. I will be getting off of this Tri-Lo-sprintec ASAP as I feel these symptoms are related to this pill!"

• Abi
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 18, 2019

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I'm 45 and have been on this pill for two months. I'm in perimenopause and my periods have been extremely heavy and lasting more than two weeks. My PMS has also become much worse with severe cramping and mood swings. I went on this pill to lighten and hopefully stop my periods. It hasn't done that. I'm on week two of a heavy painful period. My cramping is still severe. Since starting this pill, I'm nauseous all the time. My anxiety is through the roof and I'm extremely angry all the time. It has not helped me at all. It has made things worse. I have a check up with my doctor next month and I'm going to change pills."

• Julie
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• August 13, 2019

For Birth Control "I've been taking Tri-Lo-Sprintec for over a year now. When I first started taking this pill I did have heavy mood swings, I was sentimental and very easily angered but after the first month I felt okay. I also experienced a very intense craving for chicken nuggets which is unusual because I am not really a fan of them. I did notice it cleared up my acne and I cramp way less. My periods are lighter but last the same amount of days as before I started taking this pill (4 days). As far as weight gain, I have not noticed any substantial weight gain. It works well for me and is very effective."

• Mia
• March 6, 2016

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I started taking Ortho almost two decades ago because of my heavy and prolonged bleeding. I have never had any problems, noticeable side-effects, or complications. I only had one period per month and it didn't last more than 7 days. To my surprise, my coverage made me switch to the "new" generic Tri-Lo-Sprintec and the pharmacy assured me it is "exactly the same." It is not. I have never felt so depressed for no reason, anxious, angry, exhausted, disconnected... I don't feel like myself and feel like a crazy-person. I'm having trouble focusing. I also have a weird rash on my chest and experienced sudden weight gain. I hate this pill and it is definitely NOT the same as Ortho. Don't make the same mistake I did!"

• laure...
• March 8, 2017

For Birth Control "So far I've been on this bc for about two weeks and I can tell you I've actually seen my acne looking way better, and no bloating whatsoever. Many reviews were negative but just letting you guys know don't listen to them all! Everyone's body responds differently to medication. No pregnancy which is awesome. Only down fall I've noticed is I'm tired a lot. I recommend this pill to anyone this being their first bc, it's mine and I'm 18 and it's great."

• Dival...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 15, 2020

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I was prescribed Tri-Lo-Sprintec to help with my irregular periods when I first took them they seemed to be working a few days later, I started experiencing abdominal cramps, was spotting in-between, and pelvic pain. I took this birth control for two weeks when my stomach pain became severe, along with my pelvic pain and I had to be rushed to the hospital. The hospital made sure I didn't have any cysts on my ovaries or that my stomach pain wasn't related to my appendix, luckily my reproductive organs are in good health and the ER physician suggested I get off Tri-Lo-Sprintec and try something different. I know everyone's body is different when it comes to taking birth control but I won't ever take This brand of birth control again."

• anony...
• April 13, 2021

"Best thing ever. First off, I read the reviews, terrified. I got on this anyway. perfect. After the first night I actually almost stopped taking it. I had a MAJOR panic attack. Stayed up the ENTIRE night, thought something was going to get me. Like completely irrational. I thought I was going to die. I continued to take it and it was PERFECT after that. I’ve been on it a year & couldn’t ask for anything else. My period is completely predictable. No acne what so ever."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 15, 2016

For Birth Control "WORST BIRTH CONTROL EVER! i had been on ortho tri cyclen lo for over a year or 2 and my insurance had just chose the tri lo sprintec for the generic brand. the pharmacist told me it was the EXACT SAME THING. no it wasnt. i felt fine my first pack and the right into my second pack i started to get anxiety attacks out of nowhere. i would just be sitting on my couch and my heart would start racing and it felt like i couldnt breath. i was diagnosed with interstitial cystitis 3 years ago and it completely made that flare up. on top of all that i was upset all of the time for no reason. i would not recommend this birth control to anyone."

• So...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 17, 2016

For Birth Control "2 months ago my insurance informed me they no longer cover Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo (that had no side effects) and would basically have to switch to the generic form, Tri-lo sprintec. Being assured that it was the same thing and that keeping ortho would cost about 150, I went ahead and took the generic. I could only make it through 1 and a half packs before I couldn't take the side effects anymore. I was gaining a lot of weight for no reason, constantly bloated, breaking out, fatigued, suddenly depressed for no reason, spotting and even my period just starting for no reason! I finally finished my second pack today but my period started a week ago. Told the pharmacy to switch me back, worst BC, not the same as ortho lo."

• Prior...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 15, 2016

For Birth Control "I've been using Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo for the last two years. I absolutely love the pill; it got rid of my acne and I never experienced negative side effects. That being said, I can't say the same for Tri Lo Sprintec. Recently, my insurance only covers Sprintec. My doc switched me and assured me it's the same exact pill. I've been using it for a week. I'm beginning to break out on my face, which I could live with. What I can't live with is the relentless and extremely painful abdominal cramps and bloating I'm experiencing. These are the worst cramps I've had in my entire life. After doing research, I've found many women share a similar experience with myself. Also, Ortho and Sprintec aren't exactly the same. So, beware of switching to it."

• Ren
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 26, 2019

For Birth Control "My experience with this birth control was the WORST! Stopped it only after a month and a half and my body took so long to get back to normal. I originally wanted birth control to help my bad period cramps, but after the changes / side effects I was like I’d rather have the damn cramps than all of this. First off it made me suuuuuuper bloated 24/7, it also made my left breast get really big while my right breast stayed normal small, I couldn’t even wear tight shirts or bikinis it was so noticeable and bad I could only wear big T-shirt’s. It got to the point where I was staring at my body in the mirror crying because I hated what it was doing to my body. That night I threw my birth control in the trash and that was the end of that. I know everyone’s body is different but I do not recommend it."

• KelS...
• February 16, 2016

For Birth Control "I'm not sure how there are so many reviews for this Tri-Lo-Sprintec. It just went on the market 12/31/2015. My insurance forced me to switch to it from Ortho-Tri-Lo. I have not been on it long enough to write a review yet."

• NOOO
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 29, 2016

For Birth Control "I was on the ortho Tori cyclin lo all of my high school years. Never had acne, 3 day periods, no cramps, no bloating, and actually believed it was impossible to gain weight on it. Coming to college the price of $110 was too much so I went to the generic. 2 months in I've gained 20 pounds, horrible cramps, and have horrible acne. Switching birth controls after this pack."

• MPano
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 9, 2019

For Birth Control "Switched Doctors and started taking Tri Lo-Sprintec. I was breaking out so bad like never before I even switched my face rountine and eating habits. After third month it cleared up my face so much I was amazed, still have light scarring but it feels so good to be able to not wear makeup and have clear face. Don’t give up just takes a while to kick in get hormones balanced."

• ydebl...
• September 7, 2016

For Birth Control "I wish I could give this a negative score. I was using ortho tried cyclen lo before this was available as a generic and my insurance company made me switch. The pharmacist ensured me the only difference was in ONE inactive ingredient but I beg to differ- my skin is so broken out I feel like a teenager again. I have constant headaches and a migraine so bad, I went to the ER. My period is wonky, I hate it. I have an appointment at the doctor in 2 weeks, I'm going to beg for an IUD. This is the worst pill I've ever used."

• Jobela
• May 12, 2016

For Birth Control "I had absolutely no problems with this birth control. No nausea, spotting, mood changes, whatsoever. It reduced my menstrual cramps. Also made my boobs swell, but I think that's a good thing haha. Anyways, I switched to Trinessa (another generic for Ortho Tri Cyclen), because it's free with my insurance, and it gave me migraine with aura as well as mood changes. I really wish I stuck to Tri Lo Sprintec."

• Veryu...
• May 7, 2016

For Birth Control "I wish I could give this medication a ZERO. I had been on Ortho Tri-cyclin Lo for 8 years with no side effects. My insurance switched me to Sprintec and I only took it for a week when my entire face broke out which never happens to me, I had horrible head aches and developed an ulcer which I'm not sure is related."

• Anonymous
• February 18, 2019

For Birth Control "I was taking Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo for about 5 years and loved it until I got switched to Trinessa Lo due to having to pay cash for it. I was nervous but fortunately the transition was unnoticeable and I continued to take it for 5 years. In December 2018, my pharmacy switched me yet again to Tri lo Sprintec and I did not know until I got home and couldn’t return the 3 months supply. Let’s just say, I was right to be nervous about the switch...I HATE IT !! It’s been 2 months and I have been eating everything in sight which in turns makes me feel bloated all the time. I’ve never experienced such crazy mood swings, I feel depressed and not like myself at all. I was hoping to just suffer through the 3 months and then try and find Trinessa Lo again. After looking around the Internet, I just found out it’s been discontinued. Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo too !!! Now I don’t know what to do because I’m afraid to try another BC and risk having worse side effects than I right now"

• Shai
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 30, 2019

For Birth Control "Like the review ahead of me, I've also experienced the HORRIBLE side effects of Tri-Lo-Sprintec and think it should be discontinued. I was crying every day in my bosses office, sad, moody and emotional for NO reason and seriously depressed and didn't feel like me. I started my period 2 weeks early and it lasted longer than usual and I've never had cramps or bloating until now. I hate this pill and stopped taking it. Been on Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo since I was 16 (almost 20 years) and then Trinessa Lo which both worked fab for me for years. This new drug is awful. Gave it 3.5 months and tossed it. Asking about IUD at GYNO now. Good luck to others. How do we get the old drug back?!?!"

• AJano
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 6, 2019

For Birth Control "After Ortho TriCyclen Lo was discontinued, I was switched to Tri-Lo-Sprintec birth control. I’ve used Ortho for almost 20 years and loved it so much. This generic pill is the worst! Nausea, headaches, inability to sleep, irritable, major fatigue, lots of weight gain and the worst, seriously debilitating depression. This pill has messed me up so bad! I had to stop taking it just to feel normal again. 0/10 would never recommend this drug to anyone, not even an enemy."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 1, 2017

For Birth Control "I was prescribed Tri Lo Sprintec to use for birth control as well as to help my acne. On day 3 of this pill, my legs began getting very itchy. In the days following, I had sparks of pressure in both of my legs up until day 9 where the pain had become one sided and started making my right leg throb non stop. Birth control has ties to blood clots so I was super worried. I stopped taking the pill right away after that and my leg pain went away within 2 days. It also gave me really bad acne even though I had only been on it for less than a week and a half. I do not recommend this pill at all."

• izzy
• June 17, 2021

For Birth Control "Tri Lo Sprintec has overall not been a bad experience for me. At first, I experienced a spike in acne and some pretty bad cramps on my period. After about 2 months my acne got much better and I pretty much only get like a pimple a month. My cramps aren’t great but aren’t terrible, but I take Advil the night before my period and it’s just fine. My period starts like clock work! It goes from every Wednesday of the placebos to that Saturday/sometimes Sunday. I've been on this pill for about 10 months, and it’s done great protecting me from pregnancy (knock on wood). This birth control is my only form of protection, and so I pretty much take it at the same exact time every day. I haven’t seen a huge change in mood, I was pretty emotional the first 2 months but after that I was good. I did have weight gain, but I was also in recovery from an ED so I am not complaining. I gained about 3 cup sizes as well. I don’t have many complaints about Tri-Lo Sprintec and I really enjoy it!"

• bcano
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 2, 2020

For Birth Control "Worst birth control pill I have ever taken in my life. Have a pregnancy scare basically every single month. Gives me cramps before my period even starts and I was never like that before. Bloating is insane, there is only 1 week where my boobs do not feel sore, and I get very frequent headaches. I used to take another generic brand before this and never had these problems"

• MtGi
• April 26, 2017

For Birth Control "This medication is terrible. My insurance switched me to the generic last year. I took the medication for several months, and was miserable the entire time. I was noticeably irritable and extremely anxious. I stopped taking the medication and switched back to ortho tri cyclen lo and the problems went away. I am currently waiting to receive information on my new insurance, and ran out of ortho. I had an extra pack of tri lo sprintec and decided to give it another try. I regret this, because just a few days into the medication, I am once again anxious, grumpy, and miserable. Maybe it will work for you, but it definitely doesn't work for me."