Sprintec and Mood Swings: What Users Say (Page 4)

• Cat...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• June 13, 2013

For Birth Control "I am going now on my 2nd year using this, and it's great. My sex drive is great, probably got better too. I did not experience much weight gain that isn't normal. I did experience mood swings, especially when I would have my periods. I guess in that sense it was a bit bad, I'd cry or get mad VERY easily, and I did experience cramping during my cycle. All in all, I do not mind it at all, it is good for what it is for because I am not pregnant. I did take my pill 18 hours late, almost a whole other day, but I was still fine. This worked great for me. I am 5'1''. I weighed 118 when I started, now I weigh 130 lbs. Considering it's been two years, I don't think it's bad, perhaps because my hips got a little wider, but nothing out of the ordinary."

• Anonymous
• December 2, 2009

For Birth Control "I have started taking this birth control last month, and I hate it. I had a week-long period, which is normal. Then the next week, I had dark brown discharge for a week. Then I started bleeding again the third week for about 3-4 days. My cramps are severe. Mood swings are out of control."

• Rae...
• July 1, 2013

For Birth Control "I was put on this birth control by my doctor to help with my Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome two months ago. I hadn't had a period in over 6 months, the first one was right on time and felt and looked like my uterus was falling out. Month two's period has been nonexistent. I did experience the migraines before my 'period.' My face has cleared up, which I am extremely happy about, I looked like I was 13 going through puberty again. My breasts have grown a little, I didn't notice, but my boyfriend did. The one bad thing I have to say about this pill is the mood swings, good lord, are they bad. I fly off the handle for the littlest things, things that I used to not care about at all. My sex drive has lowered, and dryness is there."

• Liz...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 9, 2017

For Birth Control "I started taking this to prevent pregnancy, since I have light, painless periods and no acne. Even after a year, I had acne breakouts every month, significant cramping on my periods, loss of appetite, nausea, and mood swings/suicidal thoughts during my PMS week. I decided to switch after I kept waking up in the middle of the night with severe stomach pain. I'm sure it works fine for some women, and it did prevent pregnancy, but the side effects weren't worth it."

• 124...
• July 15, 2013

For Birth Control "I love this pill. I just finished my first month, and the reviews scared me, but my life is exactly the same as it was before. Except, of course, I can have unprotected sex. Also, my period used to be such a heavy flow, but the period I had this month was 3 days - the first and last were basically just spotting, and the middle day was a pretty light flow. I have noticed some mood swings around my period, but nothing unmanageable. After the first few days on the pill, the nausea was gone. No weight gain, no breast enlargement, no acne. I love it."

• Ser...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 17, 2018

For Birth Control "So I've taken Sprintec for the past four months. Before I started taking the pill, I would only get breakouts when stressed. Now I have almost constant breakouts with large, painful pimples. While I have lost weight, my appetite is really weird now, and some days I struggle to eat at all before I begin to feel sick. All this I can look past, except for the last four months I have experienced crazy mood swings, jealousy, and I get really upset. Now normally I'm a fairly happy, mild-tempered person, so this was all really weird for me. Definitely do your research before taking this. It wasn't for me, but it might be for you!!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 12, 2019

For Birth Control "I am a few days short of finishing my first month of this pill. The first week and a half of taking it, I experienced no changes. After this, I started to get extremely bloated and emotional. I was not even able to wear my jeans for about a week because I just felt like everything was swollen. I didn’t feel very depressed, but mostly angry at any little thing. I had spotting for about a week before I started my sugar pills, then my periods were extremely heavy. I got severe menstrual cramps, even worse than before I started the pill. Now that I’m on the sugar pills, I do feel a bit sad/depressed sometimes. I have noticed an increase in breast size and sex drive. My skin has been getting flare-ups, which I hope will go away as I keep taking it."

• Mad...
• April 20, 2021

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "My vagina feels like it’s about to be on the floor. I’ve been bleeding since last Sunday, it’s almost been two weeks-well, the worst two weeks of my life. My ass feels like I don’t have one, and my legs keep going numb, everything hurts. I've been feeling like I’m going crazy with mood swings. You don’t even want to know. I’m not taking this anymore, and I don’t recommend this for anybody, so take it at your own risk."

• cee...
• November 29, 2012

For Birth Control "I've been on Sprintec for 3 weeks now, I've got 3 blue pills left. I've been on 4 different kinds of birth control in the past, and I can honestly say that Sprintec has been my favorite! I have had no mood swings or weight gain, which is awesome. I had horrible weight gain with other birth controls. I have chronic migraines, and I haven't had any increase in them or any more acne than normal. I did have a very suppressed appetite at first, I was very hungry but would sit down to eat and just be nauseous at the thought. That only lasted a week and a half or so. My breasts have grown, which I'm not complaining about at all. All in all, I'm very pleased and would recommend Sprintec to anyone!"

• Jes...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 20, 2014

For Birth Control "I switched to Sprintec (because it was cheap) from Amethia after losing my insurance. I began experiencing acne breakouts on my face and very sudden mood swings, which I had not experienced on Amethia. I am no longer using Sprintec because the side effects are not worth it."

• Lio...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 28, 2019

For Birth Control "I’ve been on Sprintec for the past 6 months. The first day I started taking it, I got a really bad headache and nausea. Every time I start a new cycle, I get a light headache. I’ve gained about 10 pounds since I started; I blame it on the hormones because I exercise 5 times a week and have a good eating habit. Also, some mood swings are noticeable, but again, hormones. However, it regulated my period; I could go 2-3 months without getting it, and it also completely took away the cramps. It’s worked well, but I’m indecisive if I should continue using it because of the weight, headaches, and mood swings."

• Ays...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• April 12, 2017

For Birth Control "I used Sprintec for about a year and a half, and I gained an immense amount of weight. Side effects would include sore breasts and nausea if I had to start over because I forgot. The week I stopped taking Sprintec, I lost about 5 lb, and it's been about a year since I've been off Sprintec, and without even trying, I lost 45 pounds. I also had very bad mood swings and became very emotional. On the good side, my acne cleared up, and my period was light and only lasted 4-5 days."

• Ays...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• April 12, 2017

For Birth Control "I used Sprintec for about a year and a half, and I gained an immense amount of weight. Side effects would include sore breasts and nausea if I had to start over because I forgot. The week I stopped taking Sprintec, I lost about 5 lb, and it's been about a year since I've been off Sprintec, and without even trying, I lost 45 pounds. I also had very bad mood swings and became very emotional. On the good side, my acne cleared up, and my period was light and only lasted 4-5 days."

• f50...
• December 9, 2016

For Birth Control "I have been on Sprintec for about a year, and it's okay. My skin is absolutely perfect, but it has made me extremely emotional to the point where I can cry just thinking about something sad (something that would never happen to me before taking these pills), and my anxiety is just constantly on. I'm glad to see that I am not the only one with these severe emotional symptoms coming from this pill."

• Zeb...
• January 14, 2019

For Ovarian Cysts "My experience with Sprintec was a nightmare. I’ve taken Orthocyclen for over 10 years with no issues. When my pharmacy discontinued it, they offered Sprintec, and in about a month's time, I experienced the following symptoms: depression/anxiety, dizziness/nausea, exhaustion/fatigue, chronic headaches, thinning hair at the top of the scalp, mood swings, weight gain (about 5-7 pounds). It did keep my skin clear... If you notice any side effects, please discontinue. I thought I was going crazy... I spent several hundred dollars on doctors' visits, hair appointments, and the sadness was unprecedented. Please do not take."

• Anonymous
• October 18, 2011

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I am 21, and I was put on this because of the abnormal bleeding I was having. I've been taking it for 3 weeks. I had a few of the other side effects that were listed. For the first week and a half, I was very emotional and just wanted to sleep and eat, but after I got through that, it was perfect. My face cleared up after the emotional roller coaster, I could manage my appetite, and could function regularly. I also had a little nausea in the afternoon because I take it right after breakfast. My cramps during ovulation were a little bit worse than before but tolerable and short-lasting. I would definitely recommend this to anyone, but then again, it will affect everyone differently."

• Lau...
• June 17, 2013

For Birth Control "I have been on it for 4 months now. It was okay at first, then I realized I was having mood swings. I have no sex drive whatsoever. Annoying vaginal dryness when I do, and it hurts. I also have yeast infections right before my period for the past 2 months, which I never had before in my life. Nothing has changed, so I think the pill is to blame. My period is also a little unpredictable but very light. My skin hasn't gotten better but a little worse. Not much weight gain, though. It's okay, but just not the right one for me. But I didn't get pregnant, so that's great!"

• Mis...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 18, 2018

For Ovarian Cysts "This medication is HORRIBLE! I was originally on Yaz, then switched to MonoNessa. However, MonoNessa is very difficult to find, and Sprintec was offered by my pharmacy, so I reluctantly agreed. What a HORRIBLE experience! I took it for 3 days, and my mood swings were unbearable! I experienced really negative thoughts, which I NEVER experience. I wanted to cry all the time, too. I promptly stopped it and switched back to Yaz, but I'm waiting for a progestin-only pill since I react badly to estrogen. I do not recommend Sprintec at all."

• Mel...
• July 12, 2016

For Birth Control "Overall, I liked this pill. The positives outweighed the negatives for me. Initially, I took it to change my cycle due to a vacation I was going on. I decided to stay on it for another 4 months as birth control. The positives: regular period, no weight gain, no breakthrough bleeding, no more cramping, no co-pay, and NO babies! The negatives: mood swings, leg cramps, occasional cystic acne (a week before and during placebo week), remembering to take it every day, and breast tenderness. Eventually, I got tired of remembering to take a pill every day, so I switched to the Nexplanon arm implant, which has been great so far. If the pill doesn't work out for you, there are other good options!"

• Amb...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• July 15, 2018

For Birth Control "I realized after taking this birth control I didn't have suicidal thoughts anymore. It keeps me sane and happy. No mood swings for me. I'm a better person on this. Also, no daily discharge is a plus. I do find that my want for sex has gone down a lot. But it works for my marriage. Hair loss after three months due to the change of my estrogen but grew back. I totally recommend it for anyone over 35. Also, expected a 13-pound weight gain when using."

• Mad...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 29, 2018

For Birth Control "I’ve been taking Sprintec for 7 months. It’s not perfect, but I’ve had a fairly positive experience with it compared to other BC pills, which caused severe mood swings, depression, and constant nausea. I have gained weight on this pill, which isn’t great (my diet hasn’t changed and exercise has increased). My acne-prone skin has been doing great, however, and is clear. I always get one minor breakout the week before placebo/withdrawal bleeding. I also experience nausea and minor mood swings in the 2-3 days leading up to my withdrawal bleed. These side effects have all been very consistent and predictable for me, which I haven’t found on any other pill. So aside from the stubborn weight, I’m happy with this BC."

• Mad...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 29, 2018

For Birth Control "I’ve been taking Sprintec for 7 months. It’s not perfect, but I’ve had a fairly positive experience with it compared to other BC pills, which caused severe mood swings, depression, and constant nausea. I have gained weight on this pill, which isn’t great (my diet hasn’t changed and exercise has increased). My acne-prone skin has been doing great, however, and is clear. I always get one minor breakout the week before placebo/withdrawal bleeding. I also experience nausea and minor mood swings in the 2-3 days leading up to my withdrawal bleed. These side effects have all been very consistent and predictable for me, which I haven’t found on any other pill. So aside from the stubborn weight, I’m happy with this BC."

• LJ ...
• August 29, 2017

For Birth Control "I started taking this after I had been on Tri-Sprintec for several years. I had some pretty serious mood swings with that birth control, and thankfully did not experience that with Sprintec. I was on it for three months, and in that time, I gained almost 10 pounds. I went up an entire cup size in that time, and finally got sick of dealing with the weight gain. It didn't really alleviate menstrual cramps either, but did help me with treating acne. Overall, if you don't experience weight gain, it's probably fine for you, but didn't work for me."

• Lyn...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• August 14, 2019

For Birth Control "I started taking Sprintec because I had really long periods (like I was bleeding for four months at one point), and doctors could not find a reason for it, so I took this pill and my period was regulated. I did not have many side effects while using, but I recently stopped taking this pill (around April this year), and the side effects have been awful. I haven't had a period in two months (I'm not really complaining about this lol), mood swings galore! Sometimes I don't have an appetite, and other times I want and can eat all day. My sex drive has been crazy high. I get really bad headaches and super irritable. So yes, I liked it because it did help my problem, but at the same time, these coming-off effects are a little too much for me."

• 6...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 17, 2021

For Birth Control "I was prescribed Sprintec in March. After I had COVID-19 in January, my period stopped coming. I went to my OB, and he started me on Sprintec to try to regulate my cycles. I have never been regular prior to getting on Sprintec. I haven’t experienced any weight gain/loss, acne, or mood swings. Overall, this medication just does what it was meant to do for me, and that’s it, nothing more or less."