Tri-Previfem for Birth Control User Reviews

• 162...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 2, 2014

"I have just started my third month of Previfem, and I have had almost no side effects! My breasts have grown so much, though! (not that I'm complaining) This was my first birth control, and I'm very happy I chose it. It makes my periods much lighter, and if anything, it increased my sex drive. I've noticed that I'm not as moody when I'm on my period, and I am so happy about that. I have had a very pleasant experience so far."

• wiu...
• February 16, 2014

"I used to take Tri-Sprintec, but my pharmacy switched me to Tri-Previfem. I have been on it for about a year, and at first, it was alright, but after a few months, I noticed things were starting to change. I started feeling depressed, developing anxiety, and I noticed my libido was declining. I didn't really think much of it, but now it is getting worse and worse. I have been having anxiety attacks, which I never had before taking this. I have been more depressed than ever before. And don't even get me started on my libido. I am only 21, and I never want to have sex anymore. I have been with my boyfriend for 5 years, and I used to always want to do it. Now, it seems like I have to force myself to do anything, and I shouldn't have to do that."

• Hol...
• April 8, 2014

"I've completed six months with this and have had zero problems with it. 4-day periods, sex drive is normal, minimal cramping, and no other side effects at all. Birth control pills work differently for everyone. Your body may react differently than mine, but I've had no problems with Tri-Previfem."

• Ste...
• April 12, 2014

"I've been on Tri-Previfem for 3 months now, and it's been quite the whirlwind. Firstly, my periods are so much better, my cramps are non-existent, and my menstrual cycle is punctual. Additionally, my insurance covers all of it, so it's absolutely free. Although this may sound like a miracle period medicine, it certainly has its cons (for me). I've become extremely sensitive and needy. As a nursing student, life is stressful and lonely enough to deal with, this medicine has amplified my stress, anxiety, and depression. I never thought I would be one of the unfortunate ones to experience the ugly side effects of a medication. This may be fitting for others, but certainly not for me, I need my sanity back."

• Ari...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 10, 2014

"I was first put on Tri-Sprintec, which worked wonderfully for me, but my pharmacy switched me to Tri-Previfem. I've good news and bad news about this pill. The good news: I've not gotten pregnant. The bad news: after being switched over, I've realized a shocking change in my mood. I'm much more depressed, and I have developed a case of anxiety. I have experienced several anxiety attacks after being switched to this pill. I'm contemplating asking my doctor to change my prescription. If you wish to not get pregnant, then take this pill, but you may undergo dramatic changes in your mood."

• Rhi...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 22, 2014

"I was on this for about two months, and I thought I was going insane. My depression was really bad, and my stomach hurt, and I have severe panic and anxiety attacks. Don't get this medicine if you have depression. It'll save you the tears and fights in your relationship."

• San...
• December 5, 2013

"I use it as birth control, but it has helped a lot with my acne. No more oily face. Also, how effective is this in regards to birth control? So far, no problems, no weight gain. It was difficult getting this approved by my insurance, BCBS."

• Jac...
• August 7, 2014

"I have been taking Tri-Previfem for about 7 months now, and no complaints whatsoever. After the second month of taking Tri-Previfem, my period has definitely done a 360° and regulates monthly now. I haven't felt on edge, and I have lost weight as well as going down a cup size on my breasts. It's a great pill, but know the tablet can vary in side effects depending on what your body can handle. FYI: definitely research on your own, as well as talking with your primary doctor!"

• bru...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• December 3, 2014

"I have been taking this medicine for a few years now. And it works great for me. I have a four-day period. My periods are light. I get little cramping, but it's not that bad. Compared to what I used to have, a 7-day period, heavy flow, and a lot, and I mean a lot of cramping, it's ten times better. My mood has gotten a lot better also."

• Bri...
• July 29, 2013

"I'm 16, on the 5th day of my second pack. I LOVE this birth control! My acne is slowly going away, but I also use Proactiv. It has lessened my cramps a LOT, made my breasts feel a bit bigger (according to my boyfriend). The only bad side effect I had in the beginning was one day it made my face blotchy, which says that can happen in the information. Other than that, everything's been great. My mom and I are on the same pill, and we don't have insurance until September, so it is about $34 a pack out of pocket."

• Anonymous
• January 26, 2016

"Best birth control out there, in my opinion. I have been having unprotected sex with my boyfriend for almost 2 years on this pill, and it is very effective in keeping you from getting pregnant. Never had any negative side effects, didn't gain any weight. The only thing is my boobs grew from a C to a DD, but that's a good thing for me, lol. Highly recommend this birth control!"

• jus...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 29, 2013

"As far as birth control goes, great. It has prevented unwanted pregnancy for me and my boyfriend for a while now; however, ever since I started this birth control, I've been very emotional and very forgetful. It's gotten to the point where I have to write down everything."

• BP1...
• February 25, 2013

"I found Tri-Previfem to be an effective contraceptive for my boyfriend and me; however, I have recently started getting sudden and severe headaches, and in some cases, body aches. I can't leave my room or function when these happen, so I usually just sleep. It's really hard being a college student who needs to get work done when I get sudden severe headaches. On the bright side, I've noticed no weight gain, and my skin cleared up. My periods also became regular."

• Sab...
• July 10, 2015

"I have only been on this birth control for almost a month. Immediately after the first few pills, my breasts began to get very tender, and they have definitely grown a bit. I'm having terrible stomach pains, bloating, nausea, I'm constantly sad. My acne got worse, but I haven't gained any weight. I've been spotting for about 2 days now, but I'm not supposed to start my period until next Friday. Hopefully, all is well, and it's just my body getting used to the hormones. However, if these symptoms do not clear up within the next month, I'm going to try to switch or just stay off of the pill. I'm going insane due to the fact that I feel like I'm pregnant, but I'm hoping it's just the birth control side effects."

• Anonymous
• September 19, 2014

"I've been taking Tri-Previfem for a month now. On the second day of being on the pill, I experienced constant nausea and stomach pain. When I got my period, the cramping became severe, almost unbearable, and my period lasted for 2 weeks. This pill is not for me."

• Ccm...
• September 28, 2015

"As a birth control, this is very effective. However, after being on it for 11 months, the side effects did a complete 180 on me for the worse. One day, I woke up and felt so extremely depressed, and from that point on, my whole summer spiraled downwards. I experienced hellish anxiety, fatigue, confusion, headaches and migraines, major depression, and suicidal thoughts, and the list could go on forever. I have always been mentally and physically healthy, so experiencing such a terrible summer was a life-changing experience. I have been 3 months clean from that poison, and I do not recommend anyone to take it. It was like feeding the devil into my soul. Please, please, please do not take this."

• Kof...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• October 4, 2016

"Best decision ever. I love this birth control, it regulates my period. I've never had a pregnancy scare (my boyfriend and I don't use condoms) or acne. When I first started taking it, my breasts were sore, and I gained a little weight for a very short time, but it went away. Other than that, I love it."

• kmo...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 17, 2015

"Took it for a month and experienced horrible side effects. Constant cramping out of nowhere, painful sex, zero sex drive, swollen, extremely tender breasts, mood swings, anger and aggression particularly, some depression, constant fatigue, bloating, and an irregular period after years of it being regular. Had to stop taking it to get my sanity back."

• Ajo...
• May 24, 2016

"I'm so relieved I read all of these reviews. For the past few months after my pharmacy switched me to Tri-Previfem, I have been so depressed and anxious, crying at random times whether I'm at work or home. I nearly destroyed my relationship, and I've had absolutely no desire to do anything I used to love. I'm getting off this immediately."

• Meg...
• February 20, 2015

"I've been on this birth control for 3 months and have not become pregnant. My boyfriend and I don't use any other birth control methods. My skin has cleared up, and I haven't gained any weight (although I work out regularly and eat well). The first month, my breasts swelled up to over a cup size bigger, but after I finished my first pack, they went back to their regular size. I would recommend this pill to anyone looking for a method of birth control. The reason I gave it a 9 and not a 10 is because it has caused me some mood swings. Nothing unbearable. My sex drive is also the same as before."

• Sar...
• September 6, 2014

"I am now on the last week of my second pack of Tri-Previfem. I started using this medicine only for birth control, and it has caused many side effects. The first few weeks, I had severe headaches, and since I started taking it, I have noticed weight gain. Also, my breasts have definitely become bigger and are always very sore. The first month of taking it, my period was much heavier than usual and lasted longer. I have noticed I have been more depressed as well. However, for the purpose of birth control, I haven't gotten pregnant. But I think I will be switching to a different one soon."

• Hey...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• November 7, 2015

"This birth control has worked 100% in preventing pregnancies. However, it makes me beyond depressed, irritable, angry, and moody. It started out to be right before my period, but now it is all the time. I never had these issues before taking Tri-Previfem. It also makes me super hungry right before my period, where I want to eat everything in sight. But my major issue is definitely the depression, anger, anxiety, and crying spells it has caused. Tonight is my last night taking this pill, thank God I am finally done with the pack!!! I do not recommend!"

• bea...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• October 3, 2015

"I have been taking Tri-Previfem for over a year now and have suffered from an emotional breakdown once a month, sometimes more often, since a couple of months after I began taking it. This is not typical of me at all, and I have been very scared and confused by my extreme emotions. Today I came to this page and read the reviews and was startled to see that so many people were experiencing the same thing as me. I am going to stop taking it immediately. Not worth it :("

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 14, 2016

"I was switched from Sprintec to Previfem by the company who ships my birth control (my insurance required them to be mailed). I have been on Sprintec for 5 years with no problems. I was on vacation with my fiancé when I started the first week of my new pills. All was good until the second week of taking these pills. I started to have horrible cramps, nausea, loss of appetite, diarrhea, sore breasts, acne, and a very bad anxiety problem. I would compare it to pregnancy symptoms on steroids. I called the mailing company and asked why they suddenly switched when my prescription was specifically for Sprintec, and they couldn't answer me. Needless to say, I was in a panic until I found that other women had experienced the same thing."

• Maj...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 26, 2016

"I got on this birth control a month and a half after I had my first baby. Everything was fine, and it worked well to help me not get pregnant until the depression started. The doctors thought I had PPD, it was so bad I couldn't go 20 mins without having a panic attack. The doctors put me on depression meds also, and that completely made me feel like I was on autopilot. After reading everyone's comments in here, I'm convinced that my high anxiety and depression are caused by this. I will be stopping immediately. Take my advice, use condoms, and don't let a birth control take your mental health."