Sprintec for Abnormal Uterine Bleeding User Reviews (Page 3)

• gee...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• November 4, 2019

"I am on this pill for uterine fibroids. The pill definitely helped me with the excessive bleeding from this condition. After the 2nd month, my acne cleared up, and my depression that this pill caused started to get better. It also helped that I talked to my doctor regularly to make sure that I gave this pill time to work for me. I also had adult acne before I started this, and after 3 months, my skin cleared up. I went off the pill for about 4 months because I had lost my job, and the $20 it cost without having insurance pay wasn't worth it. As soon as I started working again, I went to see my ob-gyn for another rx. I'm not sure how it'll help my fibroids in the long run since it has estrogen in it, but I plan on getting another ultrasound in 2020 to make sure they haven't grown. If so, I will be switching, but in the meantime, I am back on it, and I hope my depression isn't as bad this time around."

• Del...
• May 20, 2016

"I have been on Sprintec for about 7 months, and from the 2nd month, I got periods 2-3 times a month with a very heavy flow. I also started to not care about anyone or anything. I was very insensitive about things that should have some effect on me. Sex drive dropped drastically. From having sex 4 times a day to no sex for 3-5 weeks at a time. I was always tired. Just to wake up in the morning was a whole job in itself, and I stayed tired all day. My husband and I agreed on not taking it only because of the amount of my flow each time (again 2-3 times a month). I do not recommend this pill to anyone."

• Kit...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 16, 2015

"I absolutely do not recommend this pill to anyone. I was given the RX because I have been bleeding for 10 weeks, passing several clots, and I became weak and dizzy a few days ago. They told me my other pill was not strong or good enough. This is my 2nd day, and I've thrown up nearly all day. My stomach has ached and cramped so very badly that not even the hydrocodone RX'd will ease the pain. My vision is blurry, and my head is in a constant pounding sensation. I am still weak, and I am still bleeding! Probably wouldn't even give this pill to my dog to prevent her from getting pregnant, it is not worth it, and no, it wasn't worth the money!"

• Tak...
• November 11, 2017

"This pill is pure garbage! Years ago, I was taking Ortho-Tricyclin and had no bad side effects. I decided to give the generic a try in spite of the negative reviews just because someone convinced me that everyone reacts differently, and since I used the original in the past, I shouldn’t have any problems with the generic. So wrong! I had non-stop bleeding/spotting, nausea every day, feeling super depressed, crying for no reason, and to top it off, it was also hurting my stomach. I decided to finish the pack anyway with hopes that these symptoms would go away. Well, they didn’t. I am now experiencing heavy abnormal bleeding with blood clots. I am switching to Ogestrel starting on Sunday. Ladies, please don't take this rubbish pill!"

• Jes...
• January 21, 2018

"I have taken Sprintec in the past. After going through suicidal thoughts on a different BC, when I had to switch due to insurance, I stopped taking BC altogether. I decided to switch back to Sprintec just recently after around 3 years of being off of all BC. My bleeding will not stop. I’ve always had heavy periods with intense cramps. Taking more than enough ibuprofen for cramps, but the bleeding will not stop. It hasn’t even gotten lighter. I’m so upset. I have an event coming up, and I cannot deal with this at the moment. Should I just stop taking this BC? My event is 6 days away. Will the bleeding stop? Will it make it worse? Help."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 29, 2015

"I started Sprintec because my doctor recommended it after I decided to get on birth control after my miscarriage. Two pills into my second week on them, I started my period. It lasted for 12 days, with at least 8 of them being fairly heavy. I have also experienced almost constant spotting since starting it. Tomorrow, I start the second week of my second pack, and I've been spotting for 2 days. If things don't even themselves out soon, I'm switching meds. I'm tired of the bleeding affecting my sex life. I got on Sprintec to prevent pregnancy, not sex. I honestly believe just using condoms would be a better experience!"

• Mso...
• November 20, 2015

"I love this pill! I've tried four before this one, and they all have given me terrible side effects, such as severe nausea, depression, weight gain. With Sprintec, I've actually lost some weight because my hormonal eating is tamed now. Lol, the only thing is, in the beginning, I felt a little tired, so I started taking vitamins, and I feel fine now. I take B12."

• Can...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 21, 2021

"I was prescribed Sprintec after having an irregular period. I absolutely love this birth control! I went from having 3-4 periods a year to a PERFECT cycle. This birth control is not for everyone! I experienced no symptoms at all. My flow is regular-about 4-5 days of light bleeding. I usually feel breast tenderness and slight bloating before my period, otherwise, I have not experienced any negative symptoms."

• Pum...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• February 5, 2019

"I got on this for my severe cramps. It helps pretty well, but I think my body is getting used to the medicine because lately my periods have been bad, with pain in my back. Little bleeding but much pain. I just recently got a lump on my breast, and my doctor said it was just a cyst. Come to find out, it's from taking Sprintec. I started growing darker hair on my chin. I'm going to switch to something else. It is not for everyone, but I did like it at the beginning."

• flo...
• April 16, 2012

"I have an almost non-existent period that lasts for 2 days, but randomly my period will start when I'm on the 3rd week of pills. Then it goes to normal again. They put me on Sprintec to help my moods. Helped a tiny bit. Been on it for 3 years now."

• amm...
• June 7, 2017

"I never wanted to be on birth control, but I was bleeding for over a month, so my doctor put me on it to stop it, it did within 2 days, which was great. When I first started taking this birth control, I felt great and had normal periods, didn't get pregnant, but I am on my fourth month, and I threw it away. Starting in the third month of taking it, I started to feel crazy, I have been having such high anxiety and mood swings, I have absolutely no sex drive. The anxiety gets so bad and then turns into panic attacks. I didn't gain weight, but the hunger at first was so bad, and no matter how much you eat, the hunger doesn't end. I am on day 2 of not taking it, and I hope I start to get back to my normal self soon."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 18, 2018

"I started this per my doctor because of breakthrough bleeding in between periods. I have just decided to stop after a month. I have had nothing but horrible side effects. I developed acne-like spots on the inner labia (thankfully that went away), vaginal dryness/irritation, increase of anxiety, lethargy, uncontrollable gas, increased appetite, and low sex drive. The only good thing is that my adult facial acne has been nonexistent. All in all, it has been a horrible experience."

• Anonymous
• March 7, 2011

"Like the other users, I had absolutely no sex life for two reasons: like them, my heavy period came back, lasting longer than before with large clots, and my sex drive was pretty much non-existent. I was switched to Apri today, so we will see how that goes!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 27, 2015

"I was on a 3-month trial period for this brand and absolutely HATED it. I couldn't wait to be done with it. The only thing I can say positively is it did regulate my periods, and they were lighter. From week one of my first pack, I noticed severe cystic acne. I'll have an occasional flare-up on my chin here and there, normally. But I started getting them EVERYWHERE on my face, and they never ceased as the months went on. Also, I had severe mood swings and depression, and it was putting a strain on my relationship with my fiancé."

• Jan...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 11, 2018

"So I got on BCP to regulate my constant period. Within the first week, my period stopped (mind you, I had my period for 7 months straight). Through the first month, I experienced light cramping and spotting, no big deal. So when it was time for me to take the placebo pill, I noticed that I had a few bumps appear on my forehead, and I had pretty clear skin before. Day one of my period was uneventful. Day two, I was at work, and out of nowhere, I was buckled over in severe pain from cramps. I downed some ibuprofen and left work early because of the pain, barely able to drive. Today is day three of my period, and I’ve gone through a super tampon per hour for the last 24 hours, and cramping continues. I ended up taking the regular pills and not the placebo to end this period. I mean, at this point, I’d rather have my continuous periods back because never were they bad."

• sha...
• June 4, 2015

"About to start my third month on Sprintec. I have lost about 12 pounds since starting the pill. I'm not sure if it's because of the pills, but my diet has not changed, I still eat a lot and I don't work out. I have fibroids, and the reason I started was to help with bleeding, in which it really hasn't helped much with, but my cramps are not as bad, I'm not as moody as before, and it has helped with bloating. I guess it's different for everyone, so I would recommend trying it."

• Kam...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 27, 2018

"I have been taking Sprintec pill for seven months now, and I have not had any problems until now. I missed my pills for December and started back in January, and now I am on my period for the 16th day. My cramps and bleeding are so bad. I stopped the pill altogether this past week, still, no luck, my period is just as bad. When will it stop!? I'm so tired and stressed out over this!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 18, 2015

"I started Sprintec about two weeks ago. I started taking it because of my irregular periods and painful cramps. So far I have had little symptoms, but nothing huge. I have been spotting brown discharge since my last period every day. That's kind of annoying, and I hope it goes away. And my breasts have been tender in the morning. Other than that, I haven't had any weight gain, and my mood has been good. So far, this pill has been great."

• mis...
• February 28, 2018

"I had really irregular periods before, I would go months without getting a period, and when I got one, I would bleed heavily and for a long time. The longest was 13 days. I never had any side effects with my periods before I started taking this birth control. This is the second month I’ve been on it, and I just got it refilled for the start of the third month, which starts tomorrow. I take the pill every morning. The first month I started taking the pill, I was on my period for 3 weeks straight. I was vomiting, having severe cramps, I had depression, horrible mood swings, increased fatigue. Name a symptom, I had it. It got to the point where it was so bad, I had to stay home one day because I couldn’t move due to the amount of pain I was in. I changed my pants about 4 times that day and couldn’t walk around without a bunch of blood running down my legs. The second month was okay at first, but now I’ve been on my period for 2 weeks, and I still have all the horrible symptoms."

• cas...
• June 9, 2011

"I used to have really heavy periods, and Sprintec has really lightened my period. It has also taken away the cramps, bloating, and diarrhea that my period used to cause. My back pain has gotten worse, though, and I have started to get cravings. All in all, it is great at lightening my flow and making it to where I don't have any 'surprises.' It's the first pill I've tried, and I don't plan on switching."

• Jen...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 9, 2021

"I got put on this birth control about three months ago by my gyno to help with heavy, irregular, and frequent periods caused by a submucosal uterine fibroid. I am 39 years old, if it helps to know that. Anyway, the first three months on this are a real trial. Bleeding every day. Sometimes heavy, sometimes light, sometimes all day, sometimes only for a few hours in the day. I take the pill continuously to skip bleeding altogether. I finally got so fed up with the bleeding that I took a week off from the hormone pills and started the pills back up a week ago and haven't bled since. Not sure if my lining was unstable and just needed a break from the hormones. Hoping the bleeding doesn't come back. I really want this to work since the only other option is surgery and an IUD, with the chance the fibroid will come back again (I had part of this fibroid removed two years ago). Other than the constant bleeding, I never had any other physical or mental changes usually associated with birth control."

• Ban...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 11, 2019

"I got put on Sprintec a month ago. My 4th week taking it (period week) is THE WORST. I’m having every symptom of pregnancy (I know I’m not pregnant), my breasts are so sore it hurts to put a shirt on and wash them in the shower. I’m nauseous and vomiting. Smelling any food makes me want to vomit. Although my appetite has decreased, I have gained 7 pounds in one month. I’m very bloated. The only decent thing about this pill is that it has increased my sex drive immensely. But all the other negative symptoms greatly outweigh the one good one. It’s made my period a lot heavier than usual as well. And my face has never had so much acne on it. Very upsetting."

• meo...
• June 24, 2021

"I’ve been on Tri-Sprintec for about a month now and started having breakthrough bleeding 2 weeks ago, even though my period isn’t due for a week. Also, I've been having painful breasts ever since starting it, I feel like I’m about to lactate since they are so swollen."

• Pea...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 4, 2021

"I started taking this medicine because my periods were so irregular and I had terrible cramps. I was on it for about a month and a half before I had to stop taking it. The first five days I took it, I woke up in the middle of the night vomiting for hours. I could hardly sleep because I was so nauseous. After that, it just made me feel nauseous all of the time. Every time I would eat, I would feel like I was going to throw up. I had constant gas and had to use the bathroom multiple times a day. It also made me feel sluggish, but that could also be from the nausea. On top of the nausea, I gained 5 pounds while taking this. It did, however, give me the nicest skin I have ever had. Overall, I would not recommend, but I’m sure that it would be okay for some people."

• Out...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• August 11, 2015

"I've been on Sprintec for over a year, and some months are fine. Others, I'll get horrible cramps 2 weeks into the pill or even get a period that lasts 2 weeks. Every month, it's something different. I guess you get what you pay for."