Tri-Sprintec for Abnormal Uterine Bleeding User Reviews

• leo...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 17, 2020

"I started taking these Tri-Sprintec, and I hate them. I'm going to stop today. I haven't stopped bleeding really heavily for more than 7 days now, and I have so many blood clots that are huge too, not to mention my cramps are worse than they were without birth control."

• Ros...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 2, 2020

"Third month of Tri-Sprintec for heavy periods, and I have not had very much side effects other than a bit of breast tenderness that went away after a month. My periods have gotten significantly better, and I have been complimented on my skin after years and years of acne (I’m 39). It’s been kinda nice to get compliments on my skin. Everyone is different, and don’t let another’s experience keep you from trying something new, you never know if it’s going to be right for you."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 27, 2020

"Started on the Tri-Sprintec pill to treat my endometriosis. I need to stop having my period in order for my endometriosis to stop growing and stretching out to my other organs. I just finished Lupron, which was not that great, and now I'm on the pill and haven't stopped bleeding. Ten days and still with a heavy flow ... in so much pain right now."

• Anonymous
• December 4, 2009

"I was 17 when I started on this pill because I had cysts on my ovaries. This pill is a good pill and not a bad one like a lot of the women are saying. This pill has the same side effects as all the other pills do. Yes, I gained weight at first, but now I am back to my normal size because my body regulated it. The leaflets say you may not feel well the first 1-3 packs. It's because your body has to regulate it!"

• WAa...
• September 9, 2015

"It's effective in the sense that it has done its job well, it prevented pregnancy, but I absolutely hate it. I switched over from Tricyclen due to its cost, but honestly, I'm planning on switching back. Severe cramps, headaches, and mood swings galore. The worst part of it all? I have been in my period for THREE WEEKS. It's ridiculous, I've never had issues with any other birth control. My regular period usually lasted 4 days maximum, compare that to constant bleeding for almost a month now. No thanks. Do not recommend this for anyone."

• Anonymous
• November 23, 2015

"I just finished my three packs. Horrible to say the least, but does its job of avoiding pregnancy. If I don't eat before taking the pill, I'm nauseous and vomiting for the next three days. The first month, my period was on time and regular. The second month, I had two periods and would bleed after sex. And this third month has been pretty much continuous bleeding to the point I don't have sex with my boyfriend at all. My periods used to be pretty light and last 4-5 days. Now they're extremely light to the point I hardly have to use a panty liner, and I mostly bleed when I use the bathroom, but it's all day, every day. I'm also moody, cranky, and tired all the time. I'm so done with this birth control and am changing. Do not recommend to anyone."

• Vin...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 1, 2020

"So I started taking these pills 2 weeks ago. I took it on a Tuesday, a week before my original period would come. I noticed I was getting horrible headaches, but I brushed it off because my period had come June 23rd, so I thought that was the reason for the headaches. But today is June 30th, and I’m still bleeding heavily and cramping like crazy. My period was normal before taking these pills, it would last 4 days and cramps the first 2 days, but that’s it. I think these pills cause those horrible headaches and this prolonged bleeding. I’m seriously soaking through my pads still after 8 full days. I honestly believe it’s the pills, which I’m not gonna take anymore. I would not take this medication, try another birth control brand."

• -An...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 21, 2016

"I was on Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo for the past 6 years, I had only went up a cup size, and that was perfectly fine. I never had a problem with it, and thankfully never got pregnant. But due to the stupid Obamacare changes, the insurance forced my doctor to give me Tri-Sprintec. I've only been taking it for the past 2 months, and it has been hell! I have gained 20 lbs in the first 2 months! I went from being a 34DD to a 36DDD, and I count calories, and I am an avid gym-goer! I'm already near 30, and losing weight is especially hard when you're at or past 30! And along with that, I ended up having a low libido, ridiculous amounts of fatigue (like wanting to fall asleep standing up), vaginal dryness, constant calf muscle cramps, depressive moods. Do not take!"

• Lia...
• April 13, 2016

"This is the best birth control I've been on. No weight gain at all. And it doesn't make it hard to lose weight. My boobs have gotten bigger. My skin is so clear I get compliments on it (I used to have bad acne). And most importantly, no babies. I have sex with my SO without condoms, so I know it works. I know exactly when my period will come every month. That's a relief because I used to get my period anywhere from every 2 to 9 months apart. Only side effects are occasional nausea on the first week of each pack. And random headaches, but that's not often."

• Zea...
• November 11, 2018

"I began taking this for my period, which was really heavy and came with terrible cramps. While I was on it, I experienced terrible cramps. I have genetically good skin, but this medication gave me the worst acne of my life. It was embarrassing, not to mention painful. It also made me incredibly depressed, and I’d find myself canceling plans with some of my favorite people to stay home and cry. I have decided to go off of it, and I am very excited to get back to normal. Based on other reviews I have read, many women have gone through similar experiences to mine."

• Bro...
• January 27, 2013

"I'm 16, almost 17, and I went on this because I had really heavy periods with bad cramps and would pass out regularly. I've been on this for a little over two weeks, and my period hasn't stopped. It was heavy for the first four days, and then it became really light. For the last week, it's almost like spotting, which has never happened to me before. My breasts hurt really badly. I'm not sure if I've gained or lost weight because I started dieting right before I went on the pill. So far, I hate the pill, but it's only been a month. I'm hoping the next months will be better than this one."

• GSB...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 13, 2018

"I'm 21 and got on Tri-Sprintec due to not having a period and PCOS. First day taking it, just felt mild nausea. Second day, I had body aches (as if I had a cold), weakness, bad nausea (but never threw up), headaches, and was not myself. Called to see if I could try a different birth control. The nurse just told me to stop taking it."

• Anonymous
• January 4, 2011

"In the beginning, it worked fine. I was switched to it because Ortho Tri-Cyclen was getting costly, and some of the other generics were making me constipated. Joy. Anyway, I have been on Tri-Sprintec for almost a year, and it doesn't regulate my periods. In fact, I seem to be getting periods whenever the heck it pleases, and they last forever. My normal cycle is 3 days, and I always knew by Thursday of the sugar pills that it was coming, but this pill just doesn't seem to be working. On top of that, I'm always nauseated, sometimes I get extremely depressed for no reason. I have panic attacks and just feel horrible at the most random times. I can't wait to switch."

• Joj...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 24, 2020

"I was prescribed Tri-Sprintec because I was having extremely long periods that lasted up to a month. It stopped my period immediately, and I only had abnormal bleeding outside of the placebo week during the first month that I used it. However, I really don't believe that it's worth the side effects. I started getting acne when my skin has always been very clear. My skin has become incredibly sensitive to new products (and even some products that I've used for over a year with no issue). My periods have become regular, but I now get intense cramping during the whole week. Worst of all, though, is that I have become severely emotionally unstable. In between the depression spells and intense anger, I become manic. I am a teenager, and I've gotten mood swings before, but never like this. It's almost unbearable. I plan on talking to my doctor soon so that I can find a different pill that works better for my needs."

• Kir...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 22, 2016

"I started taking these after being hospitalized and given blood transfusions and iron. They recommended this and said it would help me. The first two weeks, it did help a little. The third week is when everything started to change. I realized I had no energy to get out of bed. Simple things like brushing my teeth or taking a shower felt like the hardest things to do. I didn't want anyone to talk to me. I lost interest in my favorite TV shows and other things I always used to enjoy. My hair started falling out, and I was always nauseous. I wouldn't eat ANYTHING! I started having heart palpitations, and walking from one room to the next made me fatigued and dizzy. My body began to shut down. I do not recommend!!!"

• Ray...
• December 15, 2018

"So my gyno put me on this birth control pill for my irregular periods. I’m about to start month 3, and I’m impressed! At first, I was VERY scared to try the pill because of the negative reviews, but I gave it a shot and monitored my lifestyle closely. My first 3 weeks on the pill weren’t terrible, but I did experience a couple of negative but minor side effects. I had a couple of nights where I felt nauseous after taking the pill, and on a few occasions a headache, but nothing I couldn’t handle. I noticed I had some weight gain in my waistline, so I watched my food intake and upped my workouts slightly, and that took care of it. I’ve stayed at 133 lbs. I’m at month 3, and everything is totally normal! No depression, no insomnia, and no weight gain (thank goodness), and it’s cleared up my face! I personally love this pill, but I 100% agree that every woman may have different reactions. Also, it’s SO affordable, and that’s a big plus because I don’t have insurance."

• Kay...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 2, 2019

"I have had irregular periods, but recently in May, I had a period for about 3 weeks, and I was tired of it. So I went to the doctor and was told Tri-Sprintec would help. I started taking it at the beginning of June and have been on it for almost a month now. With no luck, I’m still bleeding constantly. I continued the pill to see if the bleeding would eventually stop, but unfortunately, it hasn’t. During the first week, I received loss of appetite, extreme anxiety, night sweats, depression, and nausea, and the side effects still occur. I’m going to finish the pack because hopefully, I’ll receive some luck, but I do not plan to continue this pill after this first pack."

• Pun...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 28, 2013

"My daughter is 16 and was put on this medicine for horrible, painful periods and her acne 3 months ago. Acne is clearing up, cramps are not so bad, and she's able to stay at school, BUT the 1st week of the pack on the 1st pack and 3rd pack, she throws up nonstop all day, all week, and has upper stomach pain all the time now. She had 2 pills from the 1st pack when all this started, and the doctor took her off to see if it was the pill. It continued, so the doctor said it wasn't the pill. Now, 3 months later, it's still going on. The doctor has taken a blood test, sent her for a gallbladder ultrasound, the ER did a blood test, sent her to a gastroenterologist, and now today had an upper GI, and all of these things are normal. She is pitiful, and I'm sick of seeing her like this. Anyone else had this issue?"

• Mel...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 2, 2020

"I have been taking this for about 5 months and was previously on Trinessa for about 2 years with no complaints. I have started noticing that I am very moody and irritable almost daily and have zero motivation to do anything like going to the gym, going out with friends, or anything. I have also noticed that about a week or 2 before my period, I binge eat anything and everything as if I haven’t eaten in days. And then to top it off, I have zero sex drive now. I just do not have any interest in having sex, and it’s just not something I enjoy anymore. I had the best sex life with my boyfriend, and it’s just gone now. I’m on my last pills now and will not be taking them anymore and will see if anything changes."

• Che...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 29, 2014

"I just finished my first month of this, and I can honestly say I like it! My second day on it, I felt like crap and threw up, but I primarily blame that on myself because I ate very little that day. Overall, great experience so far, my period started while taking the placebo pills, like expected, so I can say it did regulate my period because I usually skip a month. I have noticed my breasts have gotten more sensitive while taking this, but it doesn't bother me too much, and I believe it's even helped with my acne, which is a plus!"

• den...
• December 2, 2009

"Like many readers, I too came on to this site before taking my first pill. My story is pretty simple. I've always had very irregular and painful, long-lasting periods. The last birth control pill I was on was Loestrin 24, and I hated it. I was also on the patch for a year and never had any issues. In fact, I liked it. But my mother started hearing the negative news behind the dose of hormones in it, and so I got off of it. I stayed off of them for another year or so and started having the same issues again, plus acne. Puerto Rico is really humid. So after a week on Tri-Sprintec, I love it. I take it at night, 8:30 PM, and sleep like a baby. No complaints whatsoever. I've lost weight too. Weird. Stay active, exercise, drink plenty of water. It's worked for me."

• Ros...
• May 29, 2015

"I've never experienced problems with my previous birth control, but immediately after starting Tri-Sprintec, I started experiencing negative side effects from these pills. I thought it was all due to the change and needed to give my body time to adjust, but after a little over a year, I've had enough. My periods lasted a month and a half every 3-4 months, would spot for 3 days after intercourse, would constantly wake up covered in sweat. I exercised/ate healthy but still gained 9 lbs. This pill has made me nervous to try any other birth control pill."

• Anonymous
• December 2, 2011

"This was my first birth control I was put on. When I started it, I absolutely loved it, cleared up my acne, and no weight gained. I have always been a light bleeder and only every few months. With this, I started my period on the third week. By the fourth week, I was bleeding so heavily I would have to change feminine products every hour, this lasted for three days before I called my doctor. She then had me taking a pill every four hours until it stopped. It made me so sick I had to stop by the fourth day. My period continued for five weeks, not stopping until I switched pills."

• Bri...
• October 31, 2013

"I started taking Tri-Sprintec because the pharmacy I switched to no longer carried Tri-Previfem. My first month was fine, no changes. However, my second month on the pill, I went through a super tampon! Normally, I barely go through a light. My cramps are horrible, and I have a headache that just won't quit. My libido is also way the hell down from where it used to be. The only good news is my acne is slightly better during PMS. I am completely miserable. After I finish this pack, I am switching."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 5, 2012

"Well, to start off, I'm 16 years old, and I have very strange/heavy periods, so this birth control pill was prescribed to me by my doctor. So far, I'm down to my last 4 pills of the first month, and I don't have any negative effects from it. My acne before this pill was a bit severe, now it's starting to clear up, a lot actually. I haven't had my period yet, but I'm assured it's on its way. I'm not moody, my cup size went from a C to a D, and I'm almost sure I've actually lost weight! Also, my appetite isn't as strong as it used to be, which is strange. I don't eat exactly healthy, but I do consume food in smaller portions, and I work out a couple of times a week. I'm just very pleased with it right now. Girls, you should definitely try it."