Tri-Lo-Sprintec User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)

• Ash...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 10, 2019

For Birth Control "I was on Trinessa Lo, then suddenly it got switched to Tri-Lo-Sprintec, and I’ve been on it since December of 2018. Now it’s February of 2019, and this pill has been HORRIBLE. I haven’t been able to eat, I’ve been having nausea so bad I was scared to eat. I gag every time I eat or smelled food, even food that I loved. Then these very, very heavy, painful headaches came, and the headaches felt like someone was beating my head with a bat. Around my period, they got worse to the point I took pain pills. The pain pills did not help at all. My body also just has been feeling so off, I’ve barely had a period. It was so light, and it starts on different days every time. I have really bad anxiety now to the point my hand will shake and my heartbeat gets higher, so I felt like I was having anxiety attacks. I have not gotten off yet, I’m waiting till my next period to come so I can get off. I do not recommend this."

• Kat...
• September 2, 2017

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I have had bleeding for over a month now, and I have never had an abnormal cycle. Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo is the way to go. If it's the 'same,' why am I experiencing different symptoms? The bigger problem, ladies, is why can't women choose which birth control pill they want to ingest at a reasonable cost? Why is Ortho now $60 under our plans, especially when we are experiencing such horrific side effects? It costs the insurer more in the long run because I now have to call the gyno, go in for a check, an ultrasound, etc., due to abnormal bleeding versus simply giving us a choice."

• Bri...
• June 3, 2019

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "Took Tri-Lo-Sprintec for 8ish months because I had really bad, painful, heavy, inconsistent periods. It definitely helped make them more consistent. When I wasn't on it, my period would start light and the last few days would be heavy. However, when I was on it, it started heavy and ended up light. It helped with the pain, which was really my biggest issue, but each period was still painful and heavy. Skin cleared up after 5 or 6 months of using it, which was a plus. I asked my OBGYN if I could skip the placebo pills, and she said if I had an event I could, but it's not something you can do consistently on these pills because you can have breakthrough bleeding. So I tried it, and it was awful, my period was delayed the first few days I didn't take the placebo pills, but started and lasted like two weeks. Not only was it long, but it was like my periods before birth control: super painful. Overall, it's been good to me, but I'm not going to live in pain anymore, so I'm gonna switch."

• Ban...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 29, 2019

For Birth Control "I was on Trinessa Lo and got switched to Tri-Lo-Sprintec since Trinessa Lo has been discontinued. Honestly, what is this? Like some other reviews mentioned, I start to bleed around week 3 of the pack, before the placebo. And the blood is really bright red, it looks abnormal. I don't understand what's happening to my body with this pill. I definitely have been way more emotional than usual. The one month where I managed to not bleed until my actual placebo, I had the worst cramps in my life (I've never been a crampy type), and I just felt miserable. After month 4 of being on this mess, I'm looking for something else because this pill needs to be taken off the market. Low sex drive, unusual bleeding, hormones acting up - it's too much. Only thing, my acne has gotten better. But not worth it!"

• Sha...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 30, 2019

For Birth Control "Like the review ahead of me, I've also experienced the horrible side effects of Tri-Lo-Sprintec and think it should be discontinued. I was crying every day in my boss's office, sad, moody, and emotional for no reason and seriously depressed and didn't feel like me. I started my period 2 weeks early, and it lasted longer than usual, and I've never had cramps or bloating until now. I hate this pill and stopped taking it. I've been on Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo since I was 16 (almost 20 years) and then Trinessa Lo, which both worked fab for me for years. This new drug is awful. I gave it 3.5 months and tossed it. Asking about IUD at gyno now. Good luck to others. How do we get the old drug back?!?"

• AJa...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 6, 2019

For Birth Control "After Ortho TriCyclen Lo was discontinued, I was switched to Tri-Lo-Sprintec birth control. I’ve used Ortho for almost 20 years and loved it so much. This generic pill is the worst! Nausea, headaches, inability to sleep, irritable, major fatigue, lots of weight gain, and the worst, seriously debilitating depression. This pill has messed me up so bad! I had to stop taking it just to feel normal again. 0/10 would never recommend this drug to anyone, not even an enemy."

• liz...
• May 19, 2017

For Birth Control "So I was originally on Junel FE, but that was a horror show with all the mood swings, bleeding, acne, and just horrible nausea. I lost 11 pounds on that, so beware. Anyway, once I told my doctor, she prescribed this. The first pack caused some nausea, a small breakout, and just an odd feeling. Once I got that under my belt, I've had no problems! I'm on my fourth pack starting today, and it's been great. Clear face, light periods, and doesn't make me gain weight. However, I must say around the placebo week, I get so bloated, horrible cramps, and headaches... otherwise, it's been great. So the effectiveness of it, I haven't gotten pregnant yet, knock on wood. Just keep taking the pill at the correct time, and you'll be fine!"

• Tha...
• March 24, 2017

For Endometriosis "Changed my life. The first month was a bit rough, not gonna lie, but that's normal with birth control from what I've heard (this is my first time taking it). Now, the nausea and headaches have almost completely subsided, and my once debilitating periods are manageable. I used to have 5-7 days of bleeding, with 2-3 days of debilitating cramps. I was taking an unhealthy amount of Advil just to manage (think 10 per day on the second day), and most months I had to miss at least a day of school. This past period, I took two Advil. Total. For the entire week. I got scared by all the negative reviews before I started taking it, but my advice is to power through the first month and see how the second one feels. Everyone reacts differently."

• Jor...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 19, 2018

For Birth Control "Oh God, no. Do not get this birth control. It does fine with preventing pregnancy and stuff, but I have never broken out so bad in my life. I have a great skincare routine, and I never really had major breakouts-just one here and there-but my whole face lit up like a Christmas tree, and I am so dry and itchy. I can’t believe the acne it gave me. Never, ever again."

• Fru...
• April 1, 2016

For Birth Control "I've been on Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo for about 6 years with no issues. My pharmacy gave me this generic, and I was not thrilled but decided to try it since it was covered by my plan. I started spotting as soon as I started the new pack and kept going through the month. I'm at the end of week three and have been using tampons because I was having enough breakthrough bleeding to require it. It's Friday, I'm supposed to start placebo pills Sunday and would usually start my period the following Tuesday. I've had breakthrough bleeding plus more for the whole month. This sucks!"

• Ste...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 19, 2018

For Birth Control "I started this birth control pill despite the bad reviews. I was very scared thinking I’d have a bad experience. However, I’m glad I went ahead and tried it on my own. I was previously on Levonorgestrel, and I hated it. The first few weeks, I experienced spotting. But it stopped after the first month of taking it. I haven’t experienced weight gain or headaches as I did with the previous pill. My biggest concern was weight gain. But thankfully, I haven’t gained weight. I actually think I’ve lost weight because I’ve been eating healthier and exercising more. I even feel like my breasts have grown a cup size (yay!) Overall, I really like this pill."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 15, 2016

For Birth Control "WORST BIRTH CONTROL EVER! I had been on Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo for over a year or two, and my insurance had just chose the Tri-Lo Sprintec for the generic brand. The pharmacist told me it was the EXACT SAME THING. No, it wasn't. I felt fine my first pack, and then right into my second pack, I started to get anxiety attacks out of nowhere. I would just be sitting on my couch, and my heart would start racing, and it felt like I couldn't breathe. I was diagnosed with interstitial cystitis 3 years ago, and it completely made that flare up. On top of all that, I was upset all of the time for no reason. I would not recommend this birth control to anyone."

• Acn...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 2, 2017

For Birth Control "I've been on this pill since January (it is now July), and sadly, I've developed cystic acne from it, and now I'm on Accutane. If I would have realized sooner that it was the culprit, I would have stopped immediately. I took this pill in the first place for my acne only. I was someone who had moderate acne, and this cystic acne has made me so depressed. If you notice changes in your skin 4/5 months in that aren't good, I would say to change your pill. My problem is that I read reviews saying it would get better, and it just gradually got worse. I also read reviews that said your skin would get used to it before it got better, and that wasn't true for me at all. Save yourself before it gets worse definitely. Wish I could put pictures of my acne here :("

• Mis...
• November 10, 2019

For Birth Control "I got put on this birth control, Tri-Lo-Sprintec, two months ago to prevent pregnancy and to clear my hormonal cystic acne. I know everyone recommends you try something for at least three months before you ditch it and move on to your next possible solution. However, sometimes it just doesn’t work that way, and you just can’t take the mental abuse some of these medications cause. I’m not writing this review to scare off anyone from trying it, I searched and searched before being bold and reminding myself that everyone’s body is different and that maybe this birth control could potentially be my solution to clear skin. It wasn’t. I now have cystic acne on my cheeks, chin, and back. Starting out, I only had chin acne. I’ve always dealt with acne but haven’t had it this bad in a long time. This birth control has also made me have two mental breakdowns, I’ve never in my life had such a breakdown before. It made me lose my sex drive and did I mention how emotional I am after being on this BC? I hate it."

• Lee...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 26, 2017

For Birth Control "My skin cleared up within a few months! (I was also on Doxy and used clindamycin, though.) I dropped 15 pounds, and I never got the emotional side effects or anything. Although I never got cramps before, now I get some rough ones. They're not unbearable, but they hurt and need a heated blanket sometimes. I also have a longer/heavier period. Went from 3 days to 5/6. (I had a super light period, and I'd consider it pretty normal now, so it's not awful.) I'm also not currently pregnant."

• TsW...
• September 29, 2017

For Birth Control "Let me start off by saying, yes, the bad reviews scared me at first, too. So much, in fact, that I feared to even use this birth control pill. I have been using this method for 3 months now, and in all honesty, it's worked fine. Granted, of course, the first week or two will be a bit rough for just about anyone. You're adding something new to your body, so you probably will feel sick, sleepy, headaches, my biggest problem was anxiety at first. But once your body has adjusted to the pills, it really has no consequences. Just make sure you read all the information, take it at the same time every day, and give it a try! I understand everyone is different, but it doesn't hurt to try! It's worked fine and has done its job great."

• Eee...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• November 8, 2017

For Birth Control "I have been sensitive to several birth control pills, including Tri-Lo-Sprintec, which is supposed to be the same thing. On that one, I bled for 3 weeks straight in the middle of a pack. This one has worked wonderfully for me, and I have had no issues with acne or mood swings like I have with others. I do think every birth control works differently for everyone, so never take what one person says positively or negatively from a review!"

• Jan...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 12, 2019

For Birth Control "I started Tri-Lo-Sprintec on 8/01/19, the day I got the Mirena removed. I used to take Ortho Tri Lo, and my gyn said this was the same thing. Well, either that’s not true at all, or my body has just changed completely. Which is possible because the last time I took Ortho Tri Lo was about 12 years ago. The first few weeks went well. My acne cleared up, and I have had no ovulation. However, the last 2 weeks have been horrible. I have been extremely nauseous and having hot flashes. I’m only 31. Yesterday, I became disoriented and dizzy. I drink water all day, my diet is in balance, all of the other things that could be causing it are just not likely. So I did not take my scheduled blue pill yesterday since this has been an ongoing thing that’s only getting worse. Feeling great today, and it could not be because of this pill, but it’s the only med that I take, so I’m stopping it for now to see for sure. Just wanted to share my experience, as I don’t see it listed much in these reviews."

• MLy...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 11, 2019

For Birth Control "I switched to Tri-Lo-Sprintec from Yaz because I hated the side effects of Yaz. Pros: I did not experience any loss of libido, my moods and mental states were normal, no weight gain, cramps under control, no abnormal bleeding, and most importantly, I did not become pregnant. Cons: I am now experiencing an apparent allergic reaction to the sun (being in the sun for even a short time, even with plenty of sunscreen, my skin gets red and itchy for days afterwards - photosensitivity reaction), plus I started having migraines after my first cycle on Tri-Lo-Sprintec. After 8 months on it, I've found some migraine triggers and now only get them once a month - during the inactive week of this pill (or about a week after starting a new pack straight away), so I'm stopping this particular pill to see if something with a different dose of hormone stops the apparently hormonal migraines. I can deal with the sun rash, but I cannot deal with the migraines anymore, which is sad because otherwise I loved this pill."

• MCS...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 29, 2016

For Birth Control "After being on Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo for over a year, my pharmacy switched me to Tri-Lo-Sprintec, and as with others, I was 'assured' this was the same exact drug that I had been taking. Well, after the first pack, my face has been breaking out throughout the month. In my second month, my period was MUCH more painful (one of the reasons I went on BC to begin with), and I bled for almost a full week instead of my normal 4-5 days. By the third month, I noticed my anxiety and abdominal cramping at all times of my cycle flaring up. Mood swings galore and a period that lasted more than 7 days. :( Spoke with my PCP, and she agreed to switch back to brand name only, and I am hopeful that it will all resolve and that other ladies see these reviews too!"

• Bir...
• January 19, 2017

For Birth Control "This is hands down the worst birth control I've ever been on!! I've never been so bloated, exhausted, and miserable. I've gotten horrible pains in my ovaries, not to mention my stomach is a mess. I've also broken out like crazy! I've called my insurance company and I'm going to pay $50 a month to go back to Ortho Tri-Cyclen because I never want to feel like this again. This definitely isn't the same as Ortho Tri-Cyclen. If you have a choice, I suggest picking any other birth control besides Tri-Lo-Sprintec!"

• Dem...
• June 16, 2016

For Birth Control "I used to take Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo prior and stopped for about 4-5 years until getting back on birth control about 4 months ago. My gynecologist recommended this particular brand, and so I thought I would give it a try. It reminds me of my previous birth control. I had no negative side effects whatsoever (but every woman's body is different). I'm thin-framed (5'9"), but I gain weight in my breasts and butt. My weight never fluctuates past 120. Prior to the birth control, I tried gaining weight but could never gain more than 108 lbs due to diet change (vegan). Thankfully enough, this birth control helped me gain about 7 lbs. After the 2nd month of taking the birth control, I went from a full B cup to a full C. No complaints here. They're perkier too."

• Kat...
• April 27, 2016

For Birth Control "I've been on Tri-Lo-Sprintec for four months. I switched over from Ortho Tri-Cyclen, which I loved. My first period on Tri-Lo-Sprintec was horrendous. I was extremely depressed and hopeless, which I did not experience on my previous birth control. Since then, my mood around the time of my period has settled, but I get debilitating migraines consistently every month on the first day of my period. It has the same active ingredients as the name brand, but it feels quite different to me, maybe that has to do with the inactive ingredients."

• Cas...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 23, 2013

For Birth Control "I don't have anything to complain about besides a big decrease in appetite, which is good and bad. It helps me eat healthier and eat the right portions, but I almost feel like I have to force myself to eat now, and I love food. So I've ended up shedding a few pounds, which I'm already tiny enough. But besides only a little spotting, my first period was shortened and minor cramping, it's working out fine for me! I was on Lo Estrin prior, and that made me feel a little moody and emotional and brought down my sex drive as well."

• Kat...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 4, 2019

For Birth Control "On day 6 of this birth control after using Trinessa for the past few years, this Tri-Lo-Sprintec is awful. I have been nauseous every day. I've had a spike in anxiety and cannot sleep well as I feel anxious all night, as it feels my heart rate will not slow like it should. My appetite has diminished, and I believe I've lost a few pounds. I will be calling my primary tomorrow to switch off of this. I was prescribed Trinessa anyway, so I don't know why the pharmacy would give me this without my consent for the switch, or at least an explanation as to why, and then they refuse to take it back. This should not be permitted. Do not take this pill. It has wrecked me and made it difficult for me to function normally."