Sprintec and Mood Swings: What Users Say (Page 2)

• Spr...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 9, 2016

For Ovarian Cysts "I will start by saying this: the pill has done its job. It's regulated my period, cleared my acne, and prevented pregnancy. I haven't gained a whole lot of weight, I've actually lost weight, but I have gone up a cup size. Here's the problem: 1) I have little to no sex drive now. It takes me forever to lubricate now, and when I do, it's very little. 2) THE BIGGEST PROBLEM is that I have become very emotionally unstable. I cry a lot now. There are very few days that go by that I don't cry. I also have a bad temper. I believe this is due to the pill after reading other reviews. These emotional issues didn't come about until about 2 or 3 months of being on this pill. I've been on it for about 6 months now and can't say whether I love or hate it."

• sar...
• June 13, 2013

For Birth Control "Can I say... awful cramps? Never in my life have I had cramps like these! I've only been on Sprintec for a month. My first period was this past weekend, and it was bad! I had to take muscle relaxers to get the pain to lessen, and those barely touched it. Also, I'm still bleeding four days into my new pill pack. I'm ready to be DONE with this ridiculously long period! My moods are insane. I'm emotional. One positive: my face is amazingly clear. That's it."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 4, 2015

For Birth Control "I just finished my first pack. I was so afraid since this was the first birth control pill I have ever been on. I was majorly concerned with gaining weight, but from what I see, my appetite may have even decreased a little. I want to eat more often, but I cannot eat nearly as much as I used to. My breasts already have grown about half a cup size bigger, which I am okay with. Normally, right before my period, I would break out just a little, but this pill has eliminated almost all of my acne except for maybe one minor blemish here or there. I do feel a little more emotional, but nothing so drastic that it would affect my relationship with others or my mental state. Overall, I am in love with this pill, no true negative side effects for me."

• CAT...
• July 4, 2017

For Birth Control "I've been on Sprintec for 3 years now. I switched from the depo as I didn't like what the depo was doing to my body. I had no weight gain from the depo, but I just didn't like the reviews I was reading, and the fact I had no period freaked me out. I was on the depo for 6 months (2 shots), and I stopped the depo and didn't get a period again until 6 months later. So definitely didn't like that. With Sprintec, I've had no weight gain. I do get a little emotional the last week of the pack, but I blame that on my period. No headaches. Periods are regular. My sex drive hasn't changed. Overall, I think this medication works for me. Everyone is different, so if you're experiencing anything unpleasant, definitely talk to your doctor!"

• Gan...
• January 25, 2020

For Birth Control "Started my 3rd pack a week ago. It’s not perfect, but I’m fine with it so far. I was worried about the depression/anxiety/mood swings side effect because I’ve had depression before and still have anxiety. Luckily, my mood has not changed at all. I have experienced 3-4 days of spotting, it mostly happened within the 1st month. The worst thing is it made my boobs really sore. I think it lasted for at least half the time I was taking the first pack, and a few less days with the 2nd pack. So far, nothing for this 3rd month. I’m hoping my periods will get shorter, but that hasn't happened yet. My last period (2nd one I’ve had on the pill so far) seemed to be a little lighter, which was nice. I get bad back pain on my period for the first 4 days, and this time I only had back pain for 1 day! I also got the pill to help with my acne, but it's not helping. I’m gonna keep waiting to see if it helps, but I’m starting to lose hope. So there are pros and cons, but worth a try!"

• Bri...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 6, 2014

For Birth Control "I've been on this for about a month now. I'm 25, and my sex drive is almost completely gone. I started it before my period, so my doctor said that my period would be late. I was fine with that. It wasn't late, I started out with spotting and then what was like a normal flow. I'm now going on almost 2 weeks of bleeding. I hardly ever get cramps, and on this, it's pretty much cramps so often that I want to double over in pain. I get lightheaded and dizzy, nausea, my mood swings are crazy. I go from happy to crying or angry for no reason. I noticed my breasts have been tender. My feet and hands have swelling issues to the point where it hurts to walk or grab anything. I'm on the placebo part of my first pack, so I'm hoping the side effects go away."

• Anonymous
• August 31, 2009

For Endometriosis "I was on Sprintec for only 3 weeks in an attempt to treat endometriosis. I had to discontinue this medication because I gained five pounds of retained water weight overnight during my 2nd week. I woke up and my fingers and ankles were swollen. I started getting numbness and painful 'pins and needles' in my right arm and right leg. I also was so tired, all I wanted to do was sleep. Co-workers even commented on how tired I looked. I had mood swings and had periods where I was upset or wanted to cry over minor issues and couldn't understand why, yet I couldn't control it. The hormonal fluctuations played havoc with my emotional state."

• Wor...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• August 1, 2024

For Birth Control "I’ve been on this brand of birth control for the past 6 years. I’ll admit that the first 2-3 months after getting on it almost made me give up. I had lots of nausea triggered by random scents or foods or for no reason at all, rather crazy mood swings, and some weight gain. After the 3-month period, things seemed to go back to normal. Not sure if my body just needed some time to get used to the change, but I have since been able to go about my day-to-day life with no problems. So far, it’s worked to prevent pregnancy!"

• Ano...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• July 25, 2024

For Birth Control "After a few months of being on this medication, I found that my mood was changing. I would be sad, started caring about things that wouldn't typically bother me, and I also found myself crying a lot. I was taking this medication for 4 years and then I stopped. I've been off it for 1 year and am still experiencing everything listed above. I thought I would go back to my regular self before I started this medication, but that didn't happen even after being off it for a year."

• Ano...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• July 25, 2024

For Birth Control "After a few months of being on this medication, I found that my mood was changing. I would be sad, started caring about things that wouldn't typically bother me, and I also found myself crying a lot. I was taking this medication for 4 years and then I stopped. I've been off it for 1 year and am still experiencing everything listed above. I thought I would go back to my regular self before I started this medication, but that didn't happen even after being off it for a year."

• Mas...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 9, 2014

For Birth Control "After my doctor diagnosed me with CAH three weeks ago, he put me on this birth control to help regulate my periods. I have been experiencing cramps on and off (like period cramps), extreme breast tenderness and swelling, diarrhea, nausea (without vomiting), mood swings, sex drive is the same but have a very hard time reaching satisfaction, and my skin is very clear. Going to continue on this pill to see if, in time, side effects will decrease."

• Kke...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 1, 2021

For Ovarian Cysts "I started Sprintec in Dec 2020, and it is March 1st tomorrow, and all I can say is that my period went from being 2 weeks long and a mess to being only about 4 days long and light the past 2 months. My mood seems better. I was having horrible mood swings due to PCOS, and in the last 2 months, I've been calm and not stressed like before. I've maintained the same weight as when I started in Dec, which is approx. 185 lbs. (No weight gain). I don't suffer from sore boobs or bloating. My face cleared up a little bit. My appetite is fine. So I personally have no complaints, I guess."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 8, 2017

For Birth Control "This was my first birth control experience. I have been an emotional wreck since starting the pill. I cry about nothing (used to be more in control of that), and I've gained 10 pounds in 6 months (without changing diet or exercise). I also have felt more tired and incredibly anxious, which was unusual. Can someone find a birth control that actually works :)"

• Anonymous
• December 14, 2010

For Birth Control "I've been on Sprintec for about seven months. I was originally on Depo-Provera shots, which stopped my normally sporadic and horrific periods completely but left me gaining weight dangerously fast and killed my sex drive completely. Sprintec doesn't seem to have any of the side effects of Depo. My periods are light and on time exactly every 28 days, lasting 3 or four days tops, my skin is flawless, and although I do have some light mood changes accompanying PMS (which is something over the Depo, which seemed to completely rob me of all emotion), it's so inexpensive, I would and often do highly recommend it."

• 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."

• bea...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 21, 2015

For Birth Control "As soon as I started my first pack of Sprintec, I immediately was having severe depression and mood swings. I am a healthy, fun-loving, young girl who has little problems in life. This medication made me feel horrible about myself and gave me a really negative outlook on daily activities. My boyfriend commented on my mood changes and obvious depression and lack of enthusiasm for activities I used to enjoy."

• tay...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 6, 2016

For Birth Control "I've been on this pill for over 2 months now, and I absolutely love it. I used to be on Lo Loestrin for almost a year and had the worst experience with it. After switching to Sprintec, I no longer spotted between periods, got my period on time, got my sex drive back, and no more mood swings. I feel great and have nothing but positive things to say about it!"

• mel...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 8, 2019

For Birth Control "I was on Sprintec for 9 months and finally decided to stop taking it. On the good side, I had very light periods and no cramping, but sometimes my period would be all over the place and come twice in one month. The negative side of things was depression, and lots of sadness and mood swings. Basically, an emotional rollercoaster. I've stopped taking it for good, but if you are taking it and feel great on it, then that is good too! Just thought I'd share my personal experience with you."

• Ala...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• January 18, 2020

For Birth Control "I started Sprintec in 2015, and it was fine. I did gain weight, but that may have been because I was starting college. I was on Sprintec until 2017 because I then decided to get the IUD. WORST decision of my life. The IUD caused a lot of unwanted side effects. I finally decided to get back on Sprintec about 6 months ago, but now I am experiencing more side effects than when I first took it in 2015. Mainly, my mood swings a week before my period are CRAZY. I feel like crying all the time, I get angry so easily, and my temper is so unpredictable."

• Wes...
• November 22, 2019

For Birth Control "Sprintec did its job of preventing pregnancy and had the added benefit of clearing my skin. For the 3 months I was on it, however, I experienced a 10 lb weight gain (I’ve had no issues keeping weight off in the past, but even with intense exercise every other day and calorie counting on the pill, my weight gradually rose without drastic lifestyle changes). I also experienced the worst mood swings of my life (anger, irritation) and had really dark thoughts almost every time I restarted the pills for the month and came off of them for my period week. My breasts were excruciatingly tender (even laying on my back hurt them) for the first 2 months, though this stopped during my 3rd month. My libido was non-existent within the first month of starting the pill. Since going off of the pills for good, I’ve lost 9 lbs in 2 weeks, which makes me think that most of the weight was water retention. My mood is back to normal, and my libido has come back, though so has my acne."

• Mar...
• August 17, 2016

For Birth Control "I've been on Sprintec for about a year and a half, no weight gain, cleared up any pimples, 5-day long periods, and no pregnancies. The downside is I've become more sensitive emotionally, the smallest thing can make me upset, especially around my period, and I get extremely bad hunger pains that never used to happen before the pill. I would still give it an 8/10 because it hasn't negatively impacted me physically and it's done its job."

• Kee...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• December 11, 2019

For Birth Control "I give it 3 out of 10, for 3 reasons: 1. No babies 2. It did regulate my cycle 3. When I wanted to skip my cycle, it worked right away. Negative: 1. My sex drive went to almost 0 2. My depressive episodes made more frequent appearances 3. Mood swings 4. I'm working with doctors to see if this has been the cause of other health issues I've started to have around the same time this medicine was started 5. I've gained about 15 pounds 6. I get periods of time that I'm just exhausted more than my normal would be around my cycle."

• Thi...
• May 31, 2016

For Ovarian Cysts "So I've been taking Sprintec for a month now due to different insurance. And I've had two periods within one month, I am very emotionally unstable. My ankles are swelling, I have headaches, and my sex drive is decreasing. I'm always sleepy, I never want to get up for work. My cervix was really hard and low on my period. And this has never happened before, this pill is horrible for me! I can't speak for everyone."

• 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!"

• Tin...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 22, 2017

For Birth Control "I started taking birth control for the first time back in October. Since I was 23 and had never been on the pill, I was expecting the worst: weight gain, acne, mood swings, no sex drive... and for the first 2 months of Sprintec, I can say all of that was true. But I just finished month 3 on Sprintec and WOW. My face is a smooth porcelain complexion, I've lost several pounds, my sex drive has been gradually growing week by week, and my mood swings are dissipating. I still get PMS-like symptoms the week before my placebos, but I had those before the pill, so really no complaint there. My depression hasn't improved, but it hasn't gotten worse either. I was depressed before the pill, so I can't say if Sprintec has affected that any."