Tri-Sprintec for Birth Control User Reviews (Page 5)

• lorix...
• August 3, 2009

"Tri-Sprintec was my first birth control. I'm 15 and I'd never had a regular period until this contraceptive. I haven't had any side effects except for breast sensitivity but even that hasn't been severe. My periods are also shorter, they used to be 6-7 days but now they are 4. I definitely love this birth control and will be sticking to it for a while."

• in love
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• December 7, 2013

"My periods are shorter and I'm regular. My face is clear and I haven't suffered from any weight gain, although I do have some PMS mood swings sometimes but I've been on this pill for almost two years and its definitely helped this 22yr old."

• clear...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• July 31, 2013

"I love this pill so much I plan on taking it until I'm 50! Regulated my periods right to the hour of arrival. No cramps, shortened them from 7 days to 4 days. Skin became dewy soft and clear. It did cause some weight gain but not much more than 5-7 lbs. Been taking this for 5 years and no side effects. I do recommend this."

• lalashi
• August 25, 2015

"While Tri-Sprintec is effective at preventing an unwanted pregnancy it has the worst side effects I have ever experienced on a birth control pill ever. I've only been on it for a little over a week and I have to stop using it. It has given me excruciating stomach aches, nausea, fatigue, migraines, and worst of all it is aggravating my anxiety levels. I feel like I'm on the verge of having a major panic attack since I started taking this awful pill. Not only is my anxiety getting out of control but I also feel depressed and uninterested in everything. All I want to do is sleep. I wish my stupid insurance covered ortho tri-cylcen lo, that has been the best pill so far. I don't recomment tri-sprintec to anyone."

• Maddie
• February 13, 2020

"I have been on Tri-Sprintec for a little over a month for heavy periods/bad cramps. I've had the worst headaches (don't remember the last time I had a headache before being on this), upper back pain, stomach cramps (not on my period) and I've been exhausted. Does work well to help my periods though."

• Lex...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• March 3, 2016

"It took me a while before I was able to find a BC that really worked for me. I had taken one that was supposed to give me 4 periods a year BUT instead I ended up spotting everyday and having mood swings. Then I tried the Depo shot (which I loved) but my mom was extremely terrified of what it might do to me because of the bad experience she had with it. I got off because of her. So, I decided to get back on the very first one that I was on, which was ortho tri cyclen lo, but my doctor told me about Trisprintec and how relatively cheaper it was compared to ortho tri cyclen lo and how it does the same thing (it%u2019s the generic brand of ortho). Let me say, it has been the BEST birth control that I have ever taken! I don%u2019t ever have side effects. It%u2019s like everything is normal and it%u2019s doing its job. It actually shocked me when I saw there were people who were having horrible experiences with this BC but everyone%u2019s body is different. It%u2019s extremely cost effective and works like a charm on my end."

• Anony...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 2, 2013

"After having negative experiences with a monophasic pill, my doctor decided to put me on this tri-phasic pill and my experience has been so much better. During the first month and a half, I would get spells of nausea about 2-3 hours after taking the pill, but these eventually went away. My breasts have not swelled as much on this pill, my acne has cleared up completely, and I even lost some of the weight I had gained on the last pill since Tri-Sprintec suppressed my appetite. I'm in my 7th month of taking Tri-Sprintec and since taking it, I have had stronger emotional responses to things, but no irritability or moodiness. It has been a very effective birth control for me."

• Hiiiiii
• May 1, 2016

"I have been taking this birth control and I can tell you that it is working for me. I used to take another birth control that made me always moody and depressed. But with this birth control I have been the same (actually even more relaxed). I was surprised when I saw so many people talking about the side effects because I've got almost none so far. Sometimes a little headache but that is it. My skin has been getting better and my boobs are also getting a little bigger so that's a plus. My weight has not changed but I am also very active. I hope this helps people to understand that any pill you take, will have a different effect on each individual."

• Hello...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 9, 2019

"I am quitting this birth control immediately. I took Tri-lo-marzia for a month before I was switched to this for insurance. Both pills diminished my sex drive to where I almost NEVER want it. Which is insane because before the pill I would want sex 4-5x a week. Strangely enough, it has also made it incredibly difficult for me to get wet or orgasm... Which I can't believe is even a thing. I've probably O'd once since taking it. After taking this pill, my face broke out so bad. I'm getting pimples in places I never thought I could. I just woke up with a pimple by my EAR. This pill has made me very emotional. I have probably cried 10x this month for the most stupid reasons. This pill has me fed up with BC. It's not worth taking birth control if it's going to absolutely kill my sex drive and screw with my head and relationship. My review honestly sounds exaggerated but this pill literally did all of those things to me."

• Eano
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 17, 2020

"I was on this Tri-Sprintec birth control for about a month and had to stop taking it because it RUINED my skin. I've had clear skin for years and after a month of taking Tri-Sprintec, I started having the worst breakout ever which I am still dealing with. It did its job as far as preventing pregnancy but I wish I had never taken this birth control. Stay away at all costs!!!"

• Jano
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• November 7, 2019

"While my periods were consistently on time and my skin cleared up, this pill made me feel stressed, depressed and “crazy” all of the time. It also caused me headaches, migraines and a general unwell feeling."

• titan
• November 18, 2012

"I'm 18 and I've been on this pill for 1 year now and at first it was for my irregular periods. It was the first birth control my doctor put me on. In the first week I noticed my breasts were sore but it lasted 1 day and I havent had it since. My periods were 12 days long and heavy. Now my periods are 5 days and I hardly notice my cramps. I'm not moody unless I'm PMSing..I've never had any negative side affects.. I would reccomend this pill to young people who dont have insurance or their first time on a birth control...AND! I have not gotten pregnant."

• Ellie...
• December 13, 2016

"I have been on this pill for over a year now. I was first on ortho tri cyclen lo (tr sprintec is the generic for this) and I absolutely loved it. I never felt moody crampy or had heavy periods. I switched to tri sprintec due to insurance, not for any side effect reasons, I was disappointed to change but I was happy it was basically the same. I feel slightly moody during the first week just like you would during PMS (3-4 first pills in the pack) but no physical changes. My period usually arrives 2-3 days after my pack ends and lasts about 5-6 days and is pretty light except for about a day or two of normal bleeding. I know medications affect everyone differently, so I suggest trying it before letting any negative review sway you."

• JaneDoe
• Taken for 10 years or more
• November 15, 2018

"I have been using this birth control for years (going on year 13). I went through all the messy side effects in the first 3 months until I finally felt better. I even thought I was pregnant due to the similar side effects. Well, it works. I am hoping it keeps working. I also take it at night after a few hours after dinner. I am not sensitive to it anymore. I would have changed this birth control if the side effects would not have stopped. So I can understand if this an issue for some women. Hope you find the birth control that works for you!"

• Lucinda...
• August 14, 2013

"I've been on Tri-sprintec for about 8 months and it is really effective. So far, I've had shorter periods (4 days) and I don't notice a lot of acne or emotional issues. However, I have had a weight gain of about twenty pounds on this medicine despite the fact that I was actually exercising more than I did previously. I've always had problems gaining weight and had been about 105 lbs for quite a few years so a few pounds wouldn't have hurt, but this weight gain was pretty troubling due to how rapid it was. I wanted to wait and see if things slowed down but I think I am still gaining so I may talk to my doctor about switching to a different pill."

• maria...
• January 26, 2013

"It seemed that side effects were mild at first, but emotional liability has been worsening over the past couple months. Anger, apathy, excessive crying, irrational and unpredictable moods, lots of fatigue. Throw in heart palpitations and five extra pounds and I finally made the decision to switch; picked up a different oral contraceptive prescription today. I'm sure hoping for a dramatic change!"

• Anonymous
• September 25, 2009

"I agree with the other ladies when they say -try it for yourself. I have never tried any other contraceptive, but I've had a great experience with Tri-sprintec. Of course the first month or two I had the nausea and I still wasn't "regular," but after those few months it's been smooth sailing. I have been on it for around 1 1/2 years now and it's been very successful. I haven't gotten pregnant, I know exactly when my cycle is going to start and end, and you cannot beat the price! I highly recommend it!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 17, 2013

"I've been on this for about 7 months and this is my first time taking birth control, but it has lighten my periods but I've gain some weight. My boyfriend has notice I get moody really easy and I get very emotional out of no where. it made me break out a little more but it went away and is clearing a lot more now. One thing I've notice is since taking this pill I've had some memory loss. I do like this brand because it's lighten my period and I haven't gotten pregnant and I'm 18 and my periods only last from 4 maybe 5 days but before they lasted from 7-10 days."

• CHano
• January 17, 2019

"My insurance had made me switch from Tri-Nessa to Tri-Sprintec. At first I had the typical transitional side effects, such as nausea, cramping, and irritability/emotional for the first few days. I continued to take it & I noticed the symptoms got worse, I expected the emotional part went away. I started having headaches & nausea/stomach pain every time I took it. Had continuous spotting. The days that I wasn't bleeding I had felt super bloated. In my first month, I missed a 3 pills & had unprotected sex. Had weird feeling in stomach like super bloated like I was full. Took pregnancy test & came back negative. About 3 months later I was trying to have sex with my bf & it was super swollen & had vaginal dryness, which I never experienced before. It stayed swollen for the next few days until I called my Dr. Dr. told me my body must be super sensitive & to stop taking it. The side effects were really horrible for me & I will not take it."

• Victra
• February 4, 2017

"I am 18 and have been on this for nearly a year now, and originally started this due to severe period cramps that became unbearable. It makes them less severe, but I still have them but it's bearable now. The only side effect is the breast pain and swelling. I get sore before the placebo week and my breasts have gone up literally 2 cup sizes, at first it was ok but now it's annoying. I haven't gained weight and I think I've lost weight instead so that's a plus considering the breast increase. For birth control it works well, just the breast soreness and delayed period on the placebos caused worry for a while, but now I know it's just the pill. Overall it works good and I'll continue to take it!"

• Hano
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• February 10, 2020

"So I started taking Tri-Sprintec and the first month wasn’t so great. I was nauseous and my boobs ACHED. But I was told after the second or third pack is whenever you shouldn’t have as bad as side effects anymore. So I’ve been on it for over a year, and it’s a good contraceptive; have not gotten pregnant and it has lighten my periods and I don’t cramp as bad anymore. But, by time I start the 3rd week of the pills, I feel awful. Like VERY irritable and sad for no reason; which is totally not like me. I don’t feel like myself. So I’m switching to a different birth control pill."

• kotab...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 31, 2013

"I have been taking Tri-Sprintec for one month now and it made my period come early. I just took the last blue pill and I have been bleeding for 14 days nonstop. Now I'm on the placebo pills so hopefully the bleeding will stop in a few days. At first it was just spots of blood and then I had heavy bleeding. It has made me very emotional and sensitive and the loss of blood has made me so tired with no energy. Been having really bad nightmares and cramps. I'm going to try a different pill next month because this one is definitely not working for me. "

• Nicole...
• February 2, 2017

"I've waited out the three month wait time of absolute hell. Since starting Tri Sprintec my anxiety is through the roof, which exacerbates my depression to the point of me having suicidal thoughts on a daily basis. I can't wait to see my doctor and switch to a new pill. At 25 yo my acne had subsided from the teenage years, but since I was started on Tri Sprintec it has come back. I thought maybe it would just come and go around the time of my period. Nope. Still here and even more coming in. I feel like I am back to being a teenager again with this acne and crazy mood swings. I am crying over anything and everything. Maybe these side effects will go away in more time but I can't handle this any longer to find out."

• wintyS
• August 31, 2015

"This pill did horrible things to me. I felt nauseous constantly and experienced severe anxiety. So much so, that I could not leave the house without crying. I was depressed and gained 8 pounds. All of this in less than a few months. I finally went off Tri Sprintec when I realized that it was causing me these side effects. Absolutely terrifying experience."

• Anonymous
• August 18, 2009

"I have been on the birth control pill for the majority of the past 20 years and have never had any issues until now. I have been on Trinessa for the past 5 or so. My pharmacy switched from Trinessa to Tri-Sprintec and I do not like it at all. I have been extremely nauseous, crying for no apparent reason and bickering with my Boyfriend. I was fortunate enough to talk to my pharmacy today and they are bringing in a case of Trinessa for me and I couldn't be more thrilled. I understand they say there are the same ingredients in both, but my body believes otherwise."