Sprintec and Weight Gain: What Users Say (Page 3)

• 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."

• 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."

• ana...
• June 9, 2015

For Birth Control "I started using Sprintec after requesting a pill that helped reduce acne. The 1st month I was on the pill I was extremely nauseated without vomiting during the day. It gradually decreased, and I currently experience no nausea at all in my 3rd month. Literally, the only other con of this pill is that I have gained about 5-7 lbs., which is significant for me because I am 5'0 and have always maintained the exact same weight. On the bright side, my skin is MUCH clearer with very few breakouts (they are somewhat more frequent when I am on my period). I have NO cramps, which is huge for me because they used to be almost debilitating. My bra cup size has also increased from a 'B' to a 'C', and I feel less moody while on my period."

• ACa...
• June 10, 2019

For Birth Control "Sprintec did the job of preventing pregnancy, but the side effects are not worth it. I have experienced extreme mood swings, some of the worst depression of my life, anxiety, paranoia (“Do my friends hate me?”), and I have gained 13 pounds in 4 months. Plus, my acne has gone back to pre-teen-level bad, including on my back, shoulders, and chest. And I never actually know when my period will start. Sometimes it’s a week before the placebo week (a 14+ day period!), sometimes it’s a day or two after (pregnancy scare). I also had my first ever yeast infection after antibiotics while on this pill, which I saw mentioned in another review. My boobs did get bigger, but they are often sore. My waist got bigger too! :( The only reason I didn’t give this 1/10 is because it did prevent pregnancy. (Though I’m on the second day of the placebo right now and have not started my period, so we’ll see.) But I will be stopping Sprintec immediately and finding a different pill."

• Eni...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• October 16, 2018

For Birth Control "For birth control, it did its job. Never got pregnant with my boyfriend (we NEVER EVER used additional protection). However, it made me gain a lot of weight, made my face look swollen, gave me very bad back acne, and made me very dry down there. I developed a burning sensation in the vaginal area, which I thought was because of laser hair removal, but once I switched to a different brand (Microgestin), it went away!"

• Bir...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 3, 2020

For Birth Control "I’m on this birth control, Sprintec, right now. I’m 5’4, 135 pounds, and I haven’t had a severe problem with it yet. It has increased my appetite, causing me to gain 3-4 pounds. If you live a pretty active lifestyle (working out 2-4 days a week), you shouldn’t gain much weight. It did a REALLY good job keeping my period 6-7 days long, unlike my last birth control."

• Lea...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 22, 2019

For Birth Control "I just started this pill, and I am already having so many issues. I came online to see if anyone else was experiencing the same things, and thank goodness I found these comments so I knew I wasn’t alone. Since being on Sprintec, I have had horrible headaches and painful acne. And that’s just the beginning, I have also started gaining weight even though I just started the pill. I have had major car sickness, and the worst part is that I have had some spotting and some serious mood swings. I go from crying my eyes out one minute to so mad I could scream the next. It’s making me feel anxious, depressed, irritable, and just overall not like my usual self."

• Hel...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 13, 2016

For Birth Control "I'm a healthy 26-year-old. I took Sronyx for about two or three months, which I had to stop due to the intense migraines it caused. I was then switched to Sprintec. I was on it for almost two years. I must say it was absolutely effective at preventing pregnancy. No scares. And even when I missed a day and had to double up (which only happened once or twice). For the first three months or more, I had no issues other than fatigue. Then the other side effects came: acne, extremely dry skin, hair loss. I experienced a significant amount of weight gain, which I was unable to lose, even though I run and work out regularly. And I got mood swings and depression to the point of suicidal thoughts! I thought I was going crazy. But everyone is different."

• Jus...
• March 6, 2017

For Birth Control "I used to have intense menstrual pains. I started taking Sprintec in 2012, so I've been on it for almost five years. I did not have an adverse reaction to it. The menstrual pains are almost completely gone. I notice when I do not get much exercise that month, I have minor cramps. My periods (usually spotting or light periods) start on Wednesday and usually are gone by Saturday. I've downgraded to panty liners. I always try to take my pills at 10:30 every night. Occasionally, I would be an hour or two late, and after I got into the habit of taking the pill every day, I stopped taking the white sugar pills. Acne actually cleared up, no weight gain, or depression."

• iti...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• July 15, 2014

For Birth Control "I have been on this specific brand for over 10 years. Take it every night before I go to bed. I have had weight gain, but it's a maintained gain, but it's been 100% effective, never been pregnant! My sexual urges visit me usually in my 2nd week after my period, so it hasn't completely killed my libido. Normal periods lasting from Wednesday to Sunday... Been fabulous for me!"

• KG4...
• September 9, 2013

For Birth Control "As a birth control, I was on this for over 6 years with no problems. Now I'm back on to control my moods after 2 births. Trying to get my hormones back in check. And I'm not too happy. I feel like I have no energy and no libido, both of which could be due to the kids. However, my mood swings are back in check. I have gained a significant amount of weight in the year I've been back on it (6 lbs) despite no changes in diet or exercise. So overall, it's doing what it should. But I wish I was me again. Hopefully that will come. My husband is really sick of the no libido thing though."

• Kem...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• September 21, 2013

For Birth Control "I've been on Sprintec for about 2 years, and I love it. I tried 2 different pills before this one, and they were awful. Since starting this pill, my periods have been extremely light, no significant weight gain (about 5 pounds), and it is very effective at preventing pregnancy. Sprintec is the epitome of good birth control from my experience. This pill has worked amazingly for me, but everyone's body is different and reacts in different ways. The only true way to know if a pill is right for you is to try it out."

• Owl...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 17, 2017

For Endometriosis "I've been taking Sprintec for 8 months. I take it continuously, skipping the placebo pills. It has helped my endometriosis, but the breakthrough bleeding is non-stop. It's awful. I'm swapping to another pill to see if I can get the bleeding to lessen. I'm sad it didn't work to prevent periods because it didn't cause any nausea or weight gain. Other pills I've tried in the past caused both! Fingers crossed for the next one..."

• B1L...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 29, 2013

For Birth Control "I will shortly finish my first pack of Sprintec and must say that this has been the best birth control I've yet to be on. No issues with sex drive, tiredness, weight gain other than my breasts, which have become a bit larger; however, really tender, but I don't mind and/or complain. My skin did break out at first but is slowly clearing up, and I didn't have much of an appetite 2 to 3 days in, that too is better. Other than the few minor changes, I will continue to use Sprintec!"

• em1...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 3, 2019

For Birth Control "Yeah, this birth control sucked for me. I went on Sprintec for only three months, but I gained about 15 pounds, was constantly bloated and anxious, broke out (and I don’t usually break out), my periods did not become any shorter, and my cramps did not become any less bad, and my sex drive disappeared, and I also lost hair. Please do your research because going through this and having to lose the weight is not worth it just to be protected from pregnancy when there are better pills out there. You can find one that works great for you while doing that. For some, this may work, but this was awful for me."

• Bir...
• October 21, 2018

For Birth Control "I’ve been taking Sprintec for about 10 months. For the first few months, I was very nauseous all day long; the nauseousness was getting so bad I switched to taking it at night. After doing that, the next couple of months were fine; granted my periods were a day or two longer than usual, but I didn’t have any weight gain or enlarged breasts or anything. The last four months, I’ve been super depressed (even having suicidal thoughts), super emotional, throwing up in the morning at least once during the week, difficulty sleeping, all while being exhausted, my face is swollen, random period-like cramping when I’m not on my period, and I’ve even experienced leg cramps that feel like I have something blocked in my legs (it usually happens at night and becomes so annoying/painful that I can’t sleep). I’m not myself. I’ve contacted my doctor, and hopefully they’ll switch me. The pill works for preventing pregnancy, but it has definitely altered my life, mostly in a negative light."

• rja...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• January 8, 2019

For Birth Control "I've been taking Sprintec since November of 2013 (a little over 5 years). I liked it the first few years. I did gain weight, but I'm tall and skinny, so I was happy to gain a few pounds and no longer look like a stick. My boobs went from an A to a C, which was great. I'm now on year 5 and am wondering if the pill is what's contributing to my terrible depression. I spent the majority of 2018 being depressed, more depressed than I've ever been, and I can't help but think that Sprintec may be playing a role. While I didn't have any complaints the first few years, I'm complaining now as I feel absolutely miserable. Going to try going off it for a few months to see if the pill is the problem."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 9, 2015

For Birth Control "I have been taking Sprintec for about 3 weeks, haven't even started my period pills yet. So far, I am pleased with the results, I was getting the Depo shot before I switched to Sprintec. I switched because I never stopped bleeding on the Depo shot for almost a year, I bled. So far, no side effects, no weight gain, no headaches or nausea, and I actually think it is helping clear what little acne I had."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 3, 2013

For Birth Control "I personally have had a horrible experience with this birth control. Of course, I understand it's going to affect everyone in a different way, but I wanted to share my experience. Around the third month of taking Sprintec, I started noticing my mood swings were out of control. If I'm not mad, I usually just feel numb. I don't genuinely feel excited about anything. I have 0 sex drive, and I'm only 21 years old. It made my breasts bigger, and I feel like I gained a little weight, which I don't mind. I'm looking to switch to something with lower estrogen!"

• 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!"

• Hfw...
• January 28, 2017

For Birth Control "I absolutely loathe this birth control. I've been on a low dosage estrogen birth control for 12 years. My gynecologist switched me to Sprintec after I had an ovarian cyst. I absolutely hate this form of BC. For someone who is in good health, happy, exercises, and has never experienced bad cramping, I've experienced: horrible mood swings, weight gain, enlarged breasts, and awful cramping. I'm not one to usually write a review, my experience has been so terrible I wanted to share. Try another form of BC."

• Cas...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 17, 2016

For Birth Control "I've never taken birth control before because I've never been sexually active (and I'm still not). I started this a few months before my wedding, and it seemed totally fine at first. I read a ton of reviews that warned of major mood swings and irritability, but I never experienced that. I also read a ton of reviews that praised this pill for helping with flawless skin, but that is NOT the case for me. While my chest did grow and I didn't have mood swings or weight gain, I experienced some of the most painful and humiliating acne of my life while taking it. My forehead never breaks out, but for 3 constant months it's been a war zone, as are my cheeks, chin, and brow area. I'm switching to Yaz. Fingers crossed I clear up before the big day."

• 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."

• Anonymous
• October 23, 2017

For Birth Control "I started taking Sprintec in October 2016, this was my first time on birth control, so I did not know what to expect. The first few months were normal, as if I wasn't on anything. However, I did start gaining weight, and my periods started coming later than they were supposed to. I started feeling down a lot more often, and it totally killed my sex drive, which sucks because that is why I started taking it. BUT it did do its job, so I can't really complain."

• Ale...
• September 23, 2013

For Birth Control "I've been on this pill for almost 11 months, and I absolutely LOVE it. My periods are lighter, and I'm not in pain at all when it's my time of the month. I really love it because I know when my period is going to come on. I haven't experienced any weight gain or anything serious. I highly recommend this. It's amazing, two thumbs up."