Sprintec and Nausea: What Users Say (Page 2)

• NAa...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 21, 2020

For Birth Control "Horrible experience. I was on Sprintec for a little over a month. I always had a headache and felt nauseous once I began taking it. One day out of the blue, I had serious shooting pains in my stomach, and it turns out I developed a cyst on my right ovary (never had this problem before). The doctor told me that it looked like the cyst had been there for about a month. Mind you, I just started taking the medicine a little over a month ago. I do not recommend. I normally don’t leave reviews, but I needed to share my experience and hope this helps!"

• man...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 10, 2020

For Birth Control "Pros of this pill were that my skin cleared up completely within four months, and I didn't get pregnant! Had some nausea and mood swings in the first few months, but nothing crazy. Unfortunately, this birth control caused one more serious side effect for me called vaginal atrophy. I saw three gynos before seeing a specialist who determined that Sprintec made my estrogen drop and the vaginal tissue was atrophying. Yikes. Had lots of infections, pain, itching... super not fun and now I'm off it. If you start having these symptoms after being on it for a month or two, then just stop taking it and save yourself the trouble."

• Anonymous
• December 12, 2010

For Birth Control "I've been taking Sprintec for a month now. The first week and a half I started taking it, I had the worst mood swings (crying profusely, suicidal thoughts, depression), but that was it really. Those feelings only lasted that long. The only times I felt nauseous was if I didn't eat a meal at all before or after taking the pill. (I believe if you eat a good-sized meal right before or right after taking it, you'll be fine). My breasts feel slightly sore and are a bit more rounded and full now (which I'm curious to see if they get to another cup size, me being a 32A right now). I feel like this pill is effective and the side effects are mild and not too bad."

• dma...
• April 17, 2014

For Birth Control "This medication makes me sick to my stomach. I have to take this pill at night or I'll be nauseous the whole time I'm at work. I went out of town one weekend and forgot my pills, so as soon as I got home, I took two to catch up (in the morning)-worst mistake of my life. I ended up throwing up at my desk. Besides the disgusting effect this medicine has on my stomach, it's okay. It's cheap, it definitely works, and if you can figure out the right time for you to take the medicine and always remember to take it, I don't think you'd have any problem. The nausea is bad though (to me), I actually feel sick at this moment, and I know it's from the pill I had to take this morning. I actually got on here to see if it's just me. I don't see as many posts about getting sick from this pill, but it's my worst side effect."

• Rae...
• June 18, 2013

For Birth Control "This is my first birth control I have ever taken. I am 28. I am on it due to severe endometriosis. I am on my 4th pack in the first week in. My periods went from having severe bleeding with large clots and mucus for 8 days to now having a lighter period with few clots for 5-6 days. I noticed the first packet I was nauseous. I don't have much of an appetite, and I haven't gained weight, in fact, it helped the severe bloating I had. My hormones before were horrible, I was severely depressed and cried every night. Now I don't cry and am happier. I noticed my breasts are tender every day though more so when I have my period. I still get a little moody on my period, but it is manageable. It also helped my pelvic pain a bit from the endometriosis."

• Lis...
• April 29, 2015

For Birth Control "Pros - Regular cycle - No cramps - No acne (other than a couple bumps a month) - Decreased period strength Cons - Morning sickness (felt nauseous anytime I had an empty stomach) - Decreased sex drive - Painful sex (unless there was a lot of foreplay) - Remembering to take a pill on time, if you didn't, your period could last 2 weeks Notes - Period would start 3 days after taking the white pills."

• Dni...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 19, 2014

For Birth Control "This is my third month, and honestly, I love it. It's perfect for me, but you know what they always say: 'birth control does work differently on different women,' mainly because we all have different reactions to Sprintec. BUT! The 'Cons' about this pill. Yes, ladies, your breasts will be sore most of the time! Well, that's for me basically, but other than that, I haven't been feeling nauseous as much though, but that's only when it's close to my period. I don't get headaches, no swelling, no gain in weight, it's just perfect for me. Oh, and the most important thing I love, love, love about this pill: ladies, if you have bad cramps, let's say, 1-10, an 8-10, I highly recommend this pill because by the first month, my cramps weren't bad at all, it went to a 5."

• Ban...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 18, 2018

For Birth Control "I was put on this birth control for polycystic ovarian syndrome. I am 27, 5'4", and 115 lbs. My entire life has been mostly period free. No pregnancy either. I am only on my second week of the pills, but side effects I've experienced so far include: blurred vision, very swollen breasts (32 naturally... My cleavage is spilling out of my cups now), sore nipples, mild nausea with hunger, strange dreams, blah attitude the first few days, and indigestion. I have never been on BC before, so this is gonna be interesting. Will update after a while."

• Bai...
• April 4, 2015

For Birth Control "I had a bad experience with Trinessa, so I was scared to try another, but this has been great. No side effects except breast tenderness the first month, but it went away. After the first pack, periods were on track. My moods have been great, and no PMS mood swings. Also, no weight gain or nausea, and acne has finally stopped after years of struggle. That was the main reason for this pill."

• lis...
• May 25, 2019

For Birth Control "These Sprintec birth control pills make me extremely nauseous to the point I can't eat. I don't know what to do to make these symptoms go away. I can't even go through an entire day without vomiting. I even tried taking it at night so I can eat throughout the day, still, I feel nauseous."

• Slk...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• March 1, 2020

For Birth Control "I had been on Sprintec since 2016, and I never had any issues with it until recently. No nausea, my periods were lighter, less cramping, and 100% regular. No crazy mood swings like others mentioned, I actually felt my mood had greatly stabilized. But there is one VERY important and severe possible side effect of the estrogen that's in the pill, which is the reason I had to go off it. The estrogen increases risks of blood clots, and it contributed to me developing DVT in BOTH legs after a long flight. I've also had high blood pressure for over a year from the pill. I'm only 26 and otherwise very healthy, and my Dr confirmed the pill is a big reason I developed these serious medical issues. I've been off the pill for a month, and my blood pressure is already back to normal, but I miss how easy my periods were while on it. Sprintec was so perfect for me before the DVT, but now I can never go back on it due to the risk. If not for that, I'd continue it until I want kids."

• Dee...
• November 28, 2016

For Birth Control "I started taking Sprintec at 35. The first month was horrible. I had nausea, headaches, and I felt like I had morning sickness from being pregnant. I mentioned it to my doctor, and she told me the side effects will go away, and to just ride it through. It was prescribed for me for two reasons: one, to prevent pregnancy, and two, to regulate my period. The side effects I encountered were clearer skin, better sleep, less cramps, lighter periods, higher sex drive, fewer migraines, more energy, a decrease in my PMS symptoms, and a better mood in general. I call it the miracle pill, but you just have to pass the initial side effects. The side effects went away within a few weeks, and my period was regulated within 3 months of taking this pill. It works!"

• Dee...
• November 28, 2016

For Birth Control "I started taking Sprintec at 35. The first month was horrible. I had nausea, headaches, and I felt like I had morning sickness from being pregnant. I mentioned it to my doctor, and she told me the side effects will go away, and to just ride it through. It was prescribed for me for two reasons: one, to prevent pregnancy, and two, to regulate my period. The side effects I encountered were clearer skin, better sleep, less cramps, lighter periods, higher sex drive, fewer migraines, more energy, a decrease in my PMS symptoms, and a better mood in general. I call it the miracle pill, but you just have to pass the initial side effects. The side effects went away within a few weeks, and my period was regulated within 3 months of taking this pill. It works!"

• 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
• January 22, 2019

For Birth Control "I've been on this pill for about 3 years, I was always a Sun starter, but due to the pharm not having my meds in time, my doc had me start my new pack on a Tues. After starting on a Tues, I began to feel like I want to throw up all the time, and it will happen a week or 2 before my period. I was nervous all this time: anxiety, heart palpitations. I felt this feeling in my chest and stomach often that I can only describe as that feeling you get when something bad is about to happen, zero energy, low sex drive. I slept all the time, negative thoughts, depressed, lost weight, and had no appetite whatsoever. I noticed when I got on the white pills, I started to feel normal again. I will never, ever take those pills again. I thought I was going insane, I cried every day. I’d rather have a baby any day than to feel like that due to Sprintec. I was on Ortho Tri-Lo for years before taking that, and I can’t remember ever feeling like that."

• Jaz...
• March 10, 2019

For Birth Control "DO NOT TAKE Sprintec!!! It was too many hormones for me. I remember days when I wouldn’t even get out of bed because of how much pain my body was in... I would take it at 10 a.m. every day, and by 11:30 a.m. I was angry, my head would spin/I was dizzy, and my vision was so bad some days it was impossible to drive. Sprintec is terrible. I had headaches so bad my eyelids hurt (sharp head pains), impaired vision, the nausea was debilitating, my breasts were swollen for 4 months, and it made me angry and combative for no reason. DON'T TAKE IT! It almost ruined my relationship, and my family members didn’t want to be near me. I would pick fights, and I was depressed for months-crying every day, suicidal thoughts, picking fights with people... and I really thought I needed help. I even went as far as reaching out to a therapist. But all along, it was that birth control... It’s the worst contraceptive pill. Now, I am on Camila, and so far it isn’t bad."

• MHC...
• November 17, 2014

For Birth Control "I have been taking this birth control for about three weeks. It has given me a bit more acne than I normally have, but the biggest thing that has been a problem for me is the nauseous feeling that comes with it. I take my pill every night at 9 pm. Within an hour of doing so, I always feel like I could throw up. I haven't done that so far, but the feeling is so bad it makes me gag. I still feel nauseous the next day well into 4 or 5 pm. It seems to die off around then and then shows back up after I've taken the next pill. I have also experienced breast soreness, not too bad, but definitely enough to take notice of. Rather than the nausea feeling, it seems to be an okay birth control, so far, I'm not pregnant."

• 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!"

• 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."

• Anonymous
• March 29, 2011

For Birth Control "I have been on this birth control for about 5 years now, and I have no complaints. Within the first month of taking any medication, you may have issues due to your body adjusting. When I have gone on and off it, I would experience moodiness and nausea, but within a month, everything goes back to normal. Periods are 3-4 days, clear skin, and no baby."

• Can...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 26, 2018

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I've been on this going on 3 months. I've been doing the continuous method of no placebo pills in order to skip periods. The first week, the nausea was terrible, but luckily, it didn't last past that. Then towards the end of the first month, I started getting cramps pretty bad, but they were bearable with Tylenol. In the second month, I bled for a long time, maybe 2 weeks. I was so irritated I almost stopped taking them! That was my main goal-to skip periods-and here's this weird extra long one, but the doctor said it's normal and to give it a few more cycles to regulate and get rid of the old uterine lining, so I stuck it out, and now everything's fine. Makes sense that there would be a transition phase, so some might just need to give your body time to adjust during those first few months! And, unrelated to bleeding, but my boobs got firmer and noticeably fuller on this pill, with some soreness there."

• 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!"

• DNa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 26, 2018

For Birth Control "I have PCOS, and I've been taking Sprintec for a week, and so far I've been in a better mood. My extra hairs aren't growing as fast as they were (thank goodness!!!). I don't have as much of an appetite as I did before (hopefully, I'll have a weight loss update). The first couple of days, I did have slight nausea, though, but other than that, I haven't had any issues so far, and my body feels better on it. I haven't started my period yet, so I'll have to see how that goes."

• 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."

• ano...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 9, 2019

For Birth Control "This was the first birth control I was put on, and I’ve been on it for 10 months. I have LOVED this pill. My acne went away, no weight gain, boobs grew a size or two, no loss of appetite, lighter periods... literally perfect. Except for 2 things: nausea and depression. From the very beginning, I had really bad nausea, dizziness, and vomiting that would last for the first week back from a period or if I skipped a pill. I suffered with seasonal depression, but the 10 months I was on it made it drag on. So my doc just switched me to Junel, so we’ll see. Honestly, loved this pill. BUT remember... your body is different than mine, and you will have different reactions."