Sprintec and Nausea: What Users Say (Page 5)

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 28, 2019

For Birth Control "So I have been taking Sprintec for a year now, and at first I got a bit of nausea the first 3 weeks. Then there would be months I would not get my period at all, or it would only last 2-3 days. Also, I was very emotional and very good at communicating my feelings to others. I have lost many family members recently, and I have not cried in months. I noticed a lot of women get “crazy” on the pill, but it did the total opposite of it to me. I am in the search for a new brand."

• Cud...
• February 24, 2019

For Birth Control "I’ve been taking this medication for 3 weeks, and I’m not totally sold on it. Early pros: I don’t feel as anxious. Early cons: severe nausea, headaches, diarrhea, increased acne, tender breasts. I’ve tried almost every birth control on the market; this certainly isn’t the worst, but it’s still not a winner. I can’t wait till they come out with a birth control for men."

• Cys...
• December 14, 2020

For Birth Control "My stomach has been causing me a lot of pain, and my nipples are so tender for weeks on end! If my stomach isn't hurting, I'm hungry CONSTANTLY and tend to overeat even if I'm full, which is very unlike me usually. My depression is now much more random and intense, I am SO EXHAUSTED AND HAVE NO ENERGY ALL THE TIME! If anything, my home life and sleep schedule have improved in the last couple of months, so it has to be this medication causing this constant exhaustion. I do not skip any periods, I occasionally will take my pill without food, but rarely. I'm concerned because the nausea is causing me to miss work, which is a big NO for me. I may need to switch to something else, but I'm hoping as time goes by it will get better since I've only been using it for 2 months, but so far THIS MONTH IS MUCH WORSE than the last. I do believe it has helped prevent pregnancy, but only 2 months isn't enough time to know for sure."

• KB2...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 25, 2015

For Birth Control "I've been on this certain kind of BC for about 3 months now. The pill does its job, but I constantly feel sick to my stomach and have absolutely no appetite. I have to make myself eat during the day. Everyone's body adjusts differently, but I wouldn't recommend."

• Sug...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 1, 2019

For Birth Control "This medication makes me nauseous and shaky, and gives me headaches daily. I have PCOS and fibroids, and I suffer from cramps daily and cervix pain, and this birth control makes it so much worse. I do NOT recommend."

• Cic...
• February 1, 2019

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I started taking this pill for extremely heavy, painful periods that occur twice a month with constant spotting in between. Basically, I was bleeding all the time. I also have terrible cystic acne around my jawline when I’m menstruating. The first two weeks have been terrible. I was so nauseous every day of the first week that I vomited at work. The second week, the nausea has improved. However, I started cramping with a “high-pitched,” sharp, pinchy kind of uterine pain I’ve never felt before. I’ve been bleeding, but it’s somehow different than normal period bleeding. It HAS caused me to gain weight. It may be water weight, but I can still see it and feel it, and it still weighs something on the scale, so it counts as weight gain. It has made my skin less oily already, however, so I’m going to continue to take it until I’ve had enough or don’t start seeing improvement."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 6, 2012

For Birth Control "I've been on Sprintec for three years now and have had a roller coaster of experiences with it. Sometimes it makes me so sick I swear I'm going to get off of it and take something else. And then at other times I don't even notice it. I would say my most common side effects are sudden onset nausea and headaches. Every so often I also experience some hot/cold flashes with it."

• Ms ...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 13, 2016

For Birth Control "Just started, so what I'm experiencing may change after some time (I hope), but I began bleeding the next day of taking Sprintec, and I'm still bleeding now. Ok, fine, maybe because it's new, but I'm also nauseous EVERY DAY right after I eat or drink ANYTHING (it's helping me lose weight because I can't keep much down). Also, now I have acne like I've never had acne. I'm easily depressed, then I'm super happy, like it's confusing. This is not cool, but like I said, it is still new for me, so I'm going to give it time. My GYN says after 3 months it should be better."

• KLa...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 1, 2017

For Birth Control "I have been on Sprintec for four months. The first month I started taking it, I all of a sudden got extremely depressed and felt on edge all the time. I experienced nausea, some breast pain, extreme headaches, and I gained 15 pounds in the first 3 months. Some of the symptoms have gone away, and I haven't had any breakout, but I still get down in the dumps. One day I'll be high, and a couple of hours later, I felt like I wanted to crawl under a rock. Before getting on this birth control, my boyfriend and I had sex every day at least once. Now I'm lucky if I feel like doing it twice a week. There's maybe a 3-4 day period where I want to, besides that, I just don't feel like it anymore. I wouldn't recommend this birth control at all."

• 678...
• August 5, 2018

For Birth Control "Currently, I am 22, and since high school, my skin has been constantly broken out. Seeing a dermatologist multiple times a year and being on everything from antibiotics to spironolactone and topical retinoids with little to no improvement, then I realized it was my hormones. I never have had severe acne but extremely moderate acne and a bad picking habit. My acne began with my first BC prescription. First on NuvaRing, then Lutera, and most recently, the Skyla IUD for the last 3 years. I loved Skyla (the convenience) of Skyla, but finally realized it’s not worth constantly broken out skin. Actually, all the birth control I had been on previously contained a type of progesterone that caused an influx of acne. Now I am on the third week of my first pack, and it is going well. The first time taking the pill, I took it before bed and woke up the next morning nauseous, but ate and it went away. Also, I have seen an improvement in my skin. The first couple of days on the pill I felt moody, but now I feel good."

• 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."

• Te_...
• May 20, 2015

For Birth Control "I've been in this BC for about 8 months now. And it is perfect! I take my pills every day at the SAME time. I've gained a couple pounds but not too many. No pain or bleeding. My cycle comes at the same time every month. Very light for about 3-5 days. I have experienced a little nausea after taking my pills if I hadn't eaten yet. So I recommend eating and staying hydrated with this BC. But overall, I think this is a very good BC for anyone. No major side effects. I really recommend!"

• Sas...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• April 2, 2013

For Birth Control "I have been on Sprintec for about six years now, and for the most part, it has worked well. I have had no pregnancy scares, no hormonal mood swings, and very little spotting in between period weeks. However, recently, after period week, I have become extremely nauseous in the mornings. (And no, I am not pregnant.) Also, my cramps have worsened."

• Pai...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• October 25, 2016

For Birth Control "I have been taking Sprintec for over 3 years now for severe bleeding and pain during menstruation. Sprintec has helped lessen the bleeding and pain during menstruation, however, the buildup of this drug in my body has slowly caused so many side effects, which have severely hindered my quality of life. The following are side effects that I have experienced while on Sprintec: 1. Daily nausea 2. Worsening of chronic migraines and daily headaches 3. Severe dizziness/light-headedness 4. Visual changes (blurred vision) 5. Acne so bad that I had to be treated for infections of my hair follicles 6. Worsened depression. Again, these severe side effects took years to occur."

• COR...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• October 15, 2019

For Birth Control "I would just like to say that I went off Sprintec birth control because I thought I could find better, but this new one I'm on makes this one look like a golden goose egg! The only issue I had with this birth control was nausea, but you get that with any birth control. I got used to it in just one week. I miss this birth control and am currently contacting my doctor to get back on it. Everybody's body is different, yes... BUT THIS ONE REALLY WORKS AND HELPS ME..."

• Ame...
• February 28, 2016

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "Took it due to heavy, long periods. Technically, it did help. My periods went from 7 to 8 days to 4 or 5, and bleeding was cut down to a third of what it was before. Also, it really helped with my acne. However, that's where the good stuff ends. I experienced HORRIBLE menstrual pains at least 7 days before my period that would last until its end. I experienced depression worse than I ever had before during my entire time on the pill (about 7 months). The first 3 months were also a nightmare with nausea, migraines, and constant bleeding. Overall, if your gyno suggests this to you to help heavy periods, ask for a lower estrogen birth control. This pill isn't worth the trauma."

• Anonymous
• February 1, 2012

For Birth Control "I started Sprintec for my endometriosis in November. My cramps are less severe, my acne has improved. So as far as my condition is concerned, the medicine works. However, the negative effects totally outweigh the positive. I haven't had a decent night's sleep in almost a month, I am horribly depressed, I cry several times a day, and I am nauseated whenever I don't eat right away."

• Ttt...
• September 9, 2017

For Birth Control "I started taking Sprintec the second week of August, followed by my period. Ever since I started the pill, I've experienced feeling nauseous, vomiting, morning sickness, my sex drive was low, and depression. I wouldn't want to be around anyone and was just always sad. I also experienced weight gain, which wasn't a problem. But I haven't stopped bleeding since I started the first pack. And I don't think I can handle being depressed for another two months."

• Ttt...
• September 9, 2017

For Birth Control "I started taking Sprintec the second week of August, followed by my period. Ever since I started the pill, I've experienced feeling nauseous, vomiting, morning sickness, my sex drive was low, and depression. I wouldn't want to be around anyone and was just always sad. I also experienced weight gain, which wasn't a problem. But I haven't stopped bleeding since I started the first pack. And I don't think I can handle being depressed for another two months."

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

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "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

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "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!"

• MRA...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 1, 2019

For Birth Control "I was previously on Larin Fe 1.5/30 and suffered from recurring yeast infections and increased discharge. Decided to change to Sprintec due to these side effects. Didn't help much. I don't think this increased my discharge or made it any worse. However, the mental side effects were the worst. It caused terrible mood swings, lethargy, excessive crying, and no sex drive. It was even hard to have an orgasm, and if I did, they would only last for about 3 seconds. I had no breakthrough bleeding or cramping. The first week, I did get massive headaches from the dosage change and was increasingly nauseated. I have heard great things about this birth control, I just think it is not for me. PROS: Effective (not pregnant), no breakthrough bleeding or cramping CONS: Mood swings, no sex drive. I really tried to stick it out for longer than a month, but I decided the side effects outweighed the benefits, and I had to give it up."

• Lin...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• November 11, 2019

For Endometriosis "My doctor put me on Sprintec because my periods were all over the place and I'd cramp so bad to the point of vomiting and fainting. I couldn't walk for the first three days of my period. I've been on it since July of 2018. My first month was horrible, bleeding constantly, my cramps were lasting longer than three days and almost an entire month. I had hot flashes that were bad, and so was the nausea. But here is the thing: take it at night at the same time every single night. As soon as I started that, everything was fine after the first month. My depression and mood swings disappeared. I was eating great; I went from 75 to 106 in the first two months, but after my weight went back to the normal 98 pounds. Cleared up my skin amazingly and my hair grew about a foot within the first five months of taking it. But sadly, after almost a year and a half, my doctor is switching me to Junel Fe before surgery to see if it’ll help with my cyst on my uterus and ovaries that keep erupting. Hoping that I can switch back to Sprintec after recovery from surgery."

• Mso...
• November 20, 2015

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "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."