Sprintec and Bleeding: What Users Say (Page 2)

• Cof...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 12, 2019

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I just started taking Sprintec 2 weeks ago, and in the beginning, I was fine, no cramps or anything. I am on my second week taking this birth control, and all I have done is bleed. Also, since being on Sprintec, my cramps have gotten a million times worse. I would not even recommend this to my worst enemy...."

• Anonymous
• August 12, 2009

For Birth Control "I had been on another birth control pill for a very long time and switched to Sprintec because of insurance. After starting Sprintec, I had breakthrough bleeding for about 2 weeks before my regular period was scheduled to begin. I have been having breakthrough bleeding (which started similar to a very light period and is now down to some spotting) for about 2 weeks now."

• Anonymous
• November 4, 2009

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I have been taking Sprintec for a couple of months now, and for about a couple of weeks of about 3 or 4 a day, I had severe cramps and had to be put on 500 mg painkillers. It has since subsided somewhat, but I now have the biggest clots that I have ever seen. I am constantly spotting, even though it is supposed to stop or regulate my period. I was placed on it by a couple of different doctors because I have been having excessive bleeding nonstop. I was on another birth control pill - I forgot the name - which was way better at stopping my period and getting me back on a monthly cycle. With Sprintec, my period is constant, and I spot daily. My sex life is nonexistent as a result."

• Ash...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 13, 2018

For Birth Control "I decided to stop taking Loryna, another birth control, in April and started breaking out like crazy. My once clear skin suffered from 8 cystic acne pimples at a time. I then decided to get back on birth control, only this time I used Sprintec because Loryna caused my uterine lining to thin and caused spot bleeding. I just started my second pack of Sprintec, and my skin is back to being flawless and is no longer oily. I now only have 1 pimple. Keep in mind that during the first month or so you will still have acne, and it may get worse before it gets better. My acne did get a little worse at first."

• Anonymous
• January 22, 2010

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I have the same problem. Have been taking it 'continuously' for several months to treat heavy, irregular periods. Now, I have spotting/bleeding every day (at least 3/4 of the month). Also, like the other person who posted, I have large clots."

• Anonymous
• January 22, 2010

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I have the same problem. Have been taking it 'continuously' for several months to treat heavy, irregular periods. Now, I have spotting/bleeding every day (at least 3/4 of the month). Also, like the other person who posted, I have large clots."

• Ali...
• March 1, 2017

For Birth Control "I would not recommend this birth control to anyone. I just finished my second pack and ended up in the emergency room after bleeding for 8 days straight with the heaviest period of my life. I am used to heavy periods because I have endometriosis, but this was the worst, along with very painful cramps. I ended up with a huge cyst on my left ovary. Other side effects I have had are terrible anxiety and depression. The first month, I was so sick to my stomach and could hardly eat. My breasts have been swollen and so sore the last two months, worse than both my pregnancies. The worst symptom is I have been so irritable and hateful, which is not me at all. I just want to feel like myself again!"

• Bun...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 1, 2020

For Birth Control "I've been taking Sprintec for about a year now. The only issue I've had is that I've had breakthrough bleeding twice now. I just let myself have a period the month that happens, and it goes back to normal. I'm good with 2 periods a year, but none would be better."

• Sun...
• October 23, 2016

For Birth Control "This pill, in my opinion, is the worst form of birth control to take. I took it for 2 months. The first month was fine; the second was horrible. Been on my period for 3 weeks with very heavy bleeding and HUGE blood clots. Waking up in the middle of the night 2 or 3 times to change, along with the worst cramps ever. Felt depressed, mood swings, anxiety, rapid heartbeat, and felt out of breath. I have also been feeling as if I have vertigo; thought it was just me, but saw others had this problem as well. I do not recommend this birth control."

• so...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 10, 2013

For Birth Control "I have been on Sprintec for 20 days now and am still bleeding really badly. Super moody, depressed, no sex drive, nausea, weight loss, extremely tired, dizzy. Hoping that my period ends soon, or I will be switching."

• Cas...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• October 16, 2019

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I’ve been on Sprintec ever since I was 16. I’m 20 now. The whole purpose of birth control was to help with my horrible cramps, it’s helped but causes way too much breakthrough bleeding. I’m on my period a week early, and this just keeps happening! I’m at the point where I’m just going to stop it altogether."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 14, 2019

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I started taking Sprintec the 1st day of my period and stopped the 5th day once I realized I was still bleeding heavily! Today is day 8, and I’m still on my period. Worst birth control ever! Anyone know what I should do?"

• Bai...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 20, 2019

For Birth Control "I haven’t been on this medication for a long time, but so far it’s been fairly okay! I made a pro and con list of symptoms. Pros: • no babies • larger but not painful breasts • improved overall mood. (I was always very irritable and snappy, but this mellowed me out) • lost a little weight. (Could be from lack of appetite) Cons: • dull headache for a few days in a row after the 2nd pill • acne slightly became worse (should clear up) • decreasing appetite extremely (not exactly a con for me, but for some maybe) • I got a mild yeast infection that was mixed with a small, small amount of breakthrough bleeding. I’ll come back once I’ve been on it longer, but overall I like it."

• Gam...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 5, 2016

For Birth Control "I began taking this pill in May, after having my second child. The nurse at the clinic told me to wait at least three months, as the symptoms would subside. They didn't. I have experienced irregular bleeding, heavier than normal bleeding, cramping, my skin looks worse than it ever has, the bloating is terrible - I have gained 15 pounds since starting this pill, I've had more headaches, severe fatigue, and have been just downright moody. It has done the job of preventing pregnancy, but then again it has given me the sex drive of an elderly woman. Would not recommend."

• Mon...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 4, 2016

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I have been taking Sprintec since May 2016. I was doing great on the blue pill, but when it came to taking the white pill for 7 days, I would bleed for weeks straight at a time. So, playing doctor, I just started taking the blue pill and would skip over taking the white pill, and I would spot every now and then. When I did do that, I would have severe cramps (never had cramps before in my life) and decided to finish the pack as suggested (blue/white pills). Now it is August, and for three weeks I have been bleeding non-stop. I have not taken any of my blue pills since Sunday, July 31st, to see if the bleeding would stop, and sure enough, it HASN'T.... I am tired of cramping when on the pill and bleeding when I follow the directions. HELP???"

• Tif...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 3, 2018

For Birth Control "I got on birth control to prevent pregnancy while I’m working to become established in my career. I REGRET TAKING SPRINTEC!! I started taking this birth control on August 12, 2018, then all of a sudden, I started bleeding as if I was having a period on August 18, 2018, and here it is, I am STILL BLEEDING HEAVILY, 16 days later! I have bad clots as well. I went to the ER, they did a regular ultrasound, intravaginal ultrasound, and a pelvic exam (Pap smear), and they found absolutely nothing! No cysts, no fibroids, etc. I thought maybe I had PCOS or fibroids, but they said my uterus is perfectly fine. I stopped taking this birth control, and I finally got my life back! If I could rate this pill “0,” I would. Now I’m not saying it may not work for you, but I’m posting my review just in case someone else may be experiencing any of these symptoms."

• Unh...
• March 20, 2017

For Birth Control "I was using this medication because of extreme bleeding reasons, and my doctor felt it may help. While it did help the bleeding, it had horrible side effects. I was constantly hot and could never get comfortable, hungry all the time, very low sex drive, suicidal thoughts, horrible nightmares, depression, and emotionally unstable... To name a few! I took the medication for 4 months and finally convinced my doctor that I needed something else. Within one week off of that medication, I felt 50% better, and by two weeks, I was 100% better. I have no idea who has had success with this medication because two other women that I spoke with felt the same as me. If you are taking this to 'fix' another problem, please consider the side effects!"

• Chc...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 4, 2014

For Birth Control "Started Sprintec about 4 months ago. During the first pack, I had almost daily breakthrough bleeding, but it disappeared after that. However, last week, I took my pill only 2 hours late, and I started spotting again as well as getting bad headaches, so definitely try to take it at the same time no matter what. Some weight gain, really bad mood swings during the first few months. Haven't gotten pregnant, so it's definitely an effective pill."

• Kja...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 22, 2019

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I have been on these Sprintec pills since April. I have fibroids, and I have now been bleeding since June 14, 2019, and the doctors are doing nothing about it. Doing research on birth control, I have found they can make the tumors grow faster. Mine have, and I have been bleeding for too long and am still bleeding as I type. I need help. I am already struggling financially, and spending money on something that's not helping is very depressing."

• Can...
• May 18, 2017

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "Background info: I am not sexually active, and I was hoping that Sprintec would help control an unruly menstrual cycle. I am on my third pack month of Sprintec. Cannot. Stop. Bleeding. I have been spotting daily and occasionally bleeding for the last month... will be seeing a doctor soon!!!"

• Jus...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 1, 2015

For Birth Control "Finishing up my second pack in the next couple of days... I take it at 9 a.m. every day. I was pleasantly surprised to not have any major side effects after reading these reviews. I have experienced absolutely zero change in complexion, weight, mood, appetite, no irregular bleeding, etc. My period did not get any lighter or heavier - I was kind of hoping it would become lighter. The pill works perfectly - my period comes on the 5th day of the sugar pills, which is nice because they used to be very irregular and spaced out. My only complaint is there has been a definite decrease in my sex drive - so I'm unsure if I want to continue taking it. Everyone's body reacts differently to medications so don't let the reviews scare you."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 1, 2016

For Birth Control "I've been on this pill for about one year, and my one complaint is I have no sex drive at all, mild cramping, and my periods are shorter, although heavy bleeding. After reading all these reviews, I guess I'm lucky, never had depression or any breakouts. I was tired a lot, and after changing to taking my pill at bedtime versus the morning, it really made a difference."

• Kri...
• April 17, 2015

For Birth Control "I took Sprintec for 3 years, it was my first birth control. When I first got on it, I had cramping for about a week, and then it was fine. My periods came like clockwork every month! I gained no weight, and it helped stop my breakouts. Overall, I have no complaints about this pill, until recently... Randomly, I started bleeding. I had a period for about a month, give or take a few days when it would stop. Because of that, I have now switched pills because I just need higher estrogen. This pill is great, and I would recommend it to anyone!"

• Tif...
• August 1, 2015

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I took this BC because I had constant bleeding for over a month. It stopped my period for about two weeks, however, I started bleeding heavier than before and had cramps so severe it felt like I was having labor pains every minute for a couple of hours. I had to go to the emergency room, and while there, I had a clot the size of a golf ball. The doctor said it was the birth control and to see an OB-GYN and get on another form of BC. I will not be taking this anymore and would not recommend!"

• Bob...
• January 17, 2016

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I have been on this pill for almost 7 months now, and when I first started, I would have horrible mood swings. I've been depressed ever since the first pill, and now I have been bleeding for the last month, so I've decided to stop taking it and look for something better. Nor did it help the cramps. Just made them worse and last longer."