Tri Femynor and Depression: What Users Say

• Lad...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 21, 2020

For Birth Control "This is the worst prescription I’ve ever taken. Originally, I was prescribed Tri-Sprintec, which I loved. I used it for a whole year and had no issues or side effects, clear skin, which was nice. I moved states, and my new pharmacy would not take my insurance, so they tried to help me by giving me another medication, which they offered at a discount, although I still had to come out of pocket. I’ve only been on Tri-Femynor for two months and am experiencing the worst side effects. My skin is constantly broken out and irritated. I got the worst sunburn on my face this summer. I’m constantly nauseous, suffering from bad headaches, feel anxious, depressed, and am extremely tired all the time. I would never suggest anyone take this medication."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 10, 2021

For Birth Control "I know every person researching birth control has heard this 100 times, but whether or not a pill works for you depends on your body! I have been on two pills before, and they gave me intolerable mood swings that sent me into depression (and uncontrollable crying spells!). Tri-Femynor was my third go at birth control, and luckily, it has worked for me so far. The first night I took it at around 10 pm, and I woke up at 5 am to throw up. However, I didn't throw up again (I made sure to eat meals right before taking it), and the nausea wore off after about a week. Other than that, I have not experienced any other side effects, and my experience has been great! If you are looking for a good triphasic option, try this one, but always remember that everyone's body is different, and what works for me may not work for you. The trial-and-error process is certainly frustrating, but you will find the best option for you!"

• Ano...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 11, 2022

For Birth Control "I switched to this pill from one that I loved, so I had high hopes. I have had bad experiences with birth control messing up my skin horribly, so that was my main concern. For the first month, I had breakouts and woke up every day painfully bloated. That subsided, and my skin looked beautiful. However, I have always had a fast metabolism, and I gained 15 pounds in the 3 months that I took this pill. I went to the gym 4 days a week, lifted heavy, and eventually got to the point where I was close to starving myself, but I never was able to drop the weight. I also noticed that my mental health was not very good, and I had my period for 2 weeks straight at one point. These three points (the weight gain, mental health, and constant period) are the main summary of why I chose to go back to my old pill."

• Gga...
• September 23, 2020

For Birth Control "This was honestly the worst birth control pill after Sprintec (which I gained 25 lbs in 4 months on). I got off Sprintec in January and decided I wouldn’t use BC until I lost the weight, which I did. I went back to my NP and told her my history with taking Sprintec and that I was ready for a new BC pill. She prescribed me Tri Femynor, and within a week of taking it, I experienced some of the worst symptoms: constant nausea (to the point I thought I was pregnant), vomiting, constipation, tender breasts, bloating, insane cravings, mood swings, and depression, changes to my libido. I thought I was pregnant and took a pregnancy test every week just to be sure. After three weeks on Tri Femynor, I started the sugar pills and got my period. At this point, I am not going to take these pills again. The level of hormones and the fact that they are triphasic doesn’t bode well with my body. I prefer monophasic pills with a low level of hormones."