Tri-Sprintec for Birth Control User Reviews (Page 3)

• smh...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• January 26, 2021

"I wish I could still be on this pill. I started with Tri-Sprintec at the age of 16 due to having an irregular menstrual cycle, and I am now 22 years old. When I was on this, it was like I wasn't even taking birth control. I did not have any sort of side effects, and if I did, then it was a minimal cramp that I could still go on about my day. If I could go back to this, I would in a heartbeat, but since I had breakthrough bleeding in between my periods, my doctor took me off. I don't know if these work best for irregular periods, but it was the best for me. Hopefully, this is helpful to those who are thinking of taking this or are starting it/been on it."

• Sar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 3, 2019

"I was told Tri-Sprintec had the same ingredients as Tri-Nessa (Tri-Nessa has been discontinued), so I went with it. I’m on day 6, and it’s been AWFUL! I feel nauseous and sick all day long. My mood is out of control, and I get these horrible headaches that won’t go away. I didn’t want to believe the reviews because everyone reacts differently, but this truly is the worst pill I’ve ever been on. I don’t even think I can finish the pack, TBH. Nothing like Tri-Nessa."

• Coo...
• March 13, 2019

"Increased depression and headaches all the time. Got rashes around my face and broke out really bad. Anxiety and mood swings off the roof. Still have cramps and gained so much weight. No sex drive whatsoever and feel nausea all the time."

• aga...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 8, 2019

"This drug is a life ruiner. I was on Trinessa for a while and doing fine before I randomly got switched to this for no reason. Since starting this drug, I have become nauseous, lightheaded, depressed, constipated, and extremely fatigued. I can only wear loose, flowy clothing or I will get heat flashes and pass out (I'm only 21). I have headaches regularly. Anxiety tics that I worked hard to get rid of years ago are back. I have painful cystic acne that I never had before, and I've gained weight. Taking this drug almost made me fail a semester of school, and it cost me multiple friendships because I was too fatigued and depressed to leave my room and socialize. My self-confidence is at an all-time low. It is not worth it. This drug is cruel."

• ak1...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 12, 2015

"Let me just start with the fact that if I am going to buy or use anything under the sun, it is more than likely that I have read every review ever written on the item before buying/using it, etc. Before going on the pill, I read reviews for at least 100 different brands/versions of the combo pill and mini-pill before narrowing it down to three options (all combo pills). I talked each option over with my OBGYN, and we settled on Tri-Sprintec for a few reasons. A. Triphasic (mirrors natural hormone levels better) B. Estrogen/androgen/progestin ingredients/levels help with acne, and C. The first two weeks of pills are low dose. Pros: no mood swings, no weight gain except in boobs. Cons: medium cramps, slight breakthrough bleeding. Overall: love it!"

• sch...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 17, 2014

"I had a baby girl 6 months ago, and I started this about 2 months ago. At first, I was doing great with it, but then, after about 2 weeks of taking it, I have really noticed some not-so-great changes in me. My chin is constantly breaking out, so it did not help clear up the acne. I have really had some bad mood swings of just feeling really sad, and my anxiety has been pretty bad. It has really messed with my sleeping patterns. I also gained about 16 lbs from the time I started taking this pill until now. I wear contacts, and it really seems to dry my eyes out and make my vision a little blurry, which I haven't really had much trouble with before. I am seeing my doctor soon, and we are planning on switching me to another birth control pill."

• Ano...
• October 24, 2019

"I switched from TriNessa to Tri-Sprintec around 6 months ago, due to the discontinuance of TriNessa. I had previously been on TriNessa for roughly 3 years with zero side effects. Once I switched to Tri-Sprintec, I couldn’t even tell the difference. These two contraceptives are the only ones I’ve ever been able to take. All others have had way too many unbearable side effects. My acne has improved. I suffer from headaches, and Tri-Sprintec has not worsened them at all. I have no gastrointestinal side effects. No tenderness. I don’t notice a difference with my mood either. The menstrual cycle is regulated well with a light to moderate flow. I highly recommend."

• Chr...
• February 21, 2017

"I was prescribed Tri-Sprintec when I was 15 years old to regulate my period. I turn 20 in two weeks and have been taking this birth control consistently. I have had minimal issues (occasional breast tenderness-no big deal). All birth controls have their side effects, but to say that this would alter my decision to take this birth control is bizarre. I have sex with my partner about every other day, and we NEVER use condoms. However, he only 'finishes' in me once or twice every few months. Even then, I have (luckily) had no problems. I have had no weight gain or mood swings or any other side effects. It has also kept my face perfectly clear since it doubles as an acne fighter. Very impressed and would HIGHLY recommend to younger people."

• Ste...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 24, 2019

"I am 34 years old. I have 2 children, one is 8 and one is 6. I switched to this birth control from Ortho. I got pregnant on this pill. I had to have an abortion because I am not able to have another baby. I was 6 weeks pregnant. I took this pill every day, I never skipped one pill. This has put me in a depression, and now I can’t get out of it."

• Anonymous
• May 9, 2019

"I was a huge fan of Trinessa. I was on it for a year and a half with no issues and no side effects. I stopped taking it for about 6 months because I was no longer in a relationship and just wanted to see if anything changed (weight, skin, mood) if I got off the pill. I decided to start taking it again just to keep my periods more regular and because I forgot how terrible my cramps are without birth control. I went to my pharmacy and got a refill and noticed they discontinued Trinessa and was given this Tri-Sprintec stuff instead. I’m almost at the end of my second week taking it, and it is terrible, nothing like Trinessa. I’ve had weird stabbing pains in my left breast, I’m tired 24/7, my anxiety has been awful, I’ve had no appetite, and my stomach has constantly been upset, and I’m so depressed that I barely want to get out of bed. If you were previously on Trinessa and liked it, do not get this. I’m going to have to try and find a better Trinessa equivalent now."

• syd...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 21, 2014

"I was on Tri-Sprintec for 2 months, and it completely cleared my cystic acne. I had terrible, terrible acne for about 7 years before that, and it completely scarred my cheeks. It even seemed to help with the scars a bit. I also lost a bit of weight on this pill. The only problem I had was that I would get a 2-day migraine on the first pack of pills. I switched and realized the headaches were a lot better than the other medicine, so I am now switching back to Tri-Sprintec. This is by far the best birth control I've been on."

• Dis...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• February 1, 2020

"I had been on Tri-Sprintec for about a year and a half to prevent pregnancy. A few months after starting to take it, I began to gain weight and became severely depressed. I would cry at every little thing, and my period cramps were worse than they were before. I couldn't sleep and had no sex drive. It didn't even occur to me that these changes were due to my birth control until I finally went to the doctor, who told me that sounds like symptoms of Tri-Sprintec. I just got an IUD placed, and I have never felt better, I have my personality back."

• Emu...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 14, 2016

"I was originally put on Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo for my acne, but I couldn't afford it, so I was switched to Tri-Sprintec. Like I said, I was originally put on this for acne, but then my boyfriend and I started having sex, so I was using it for its BC effects too. It has worked WONDERS. My acne has cleared up, I'm not pregnant (you need to take it regularly though! Don't forget!), no mood swings, and my periods are shorter and lighter. However, I didn't experience the GOOD side effects until after 3 months in! I was moody, bloated, and nauseous, but my body needed to get used to it. I encourage you to try and stick it out for a bit if you just started and are feeling that way. Keep up with it, and maybe you'll like it too!"

• Tay...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• September 3, 2020

"I love this brand of birth control! I started taking this brand about 3 1/2 years ago, and it’s helped so much. During that time, I did switch to a different brand to try something else, and it was the worst decision, so I switched right back. My periods are so light and short, which is a plus. It helped clear my skin up right away, but recently it’s been a little worse (I blame that on stress). Only major complaint about the pill is a lack of sex drive. Highly recommend this for birth control."

• Bet...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 24, 2019

"I started taking Ortho Tri-Cyclen 20 years ago. A couple of years back, I was switched to TriNessa, with no issues. Now, both Ortho Tri-Cyclen and TriNessa are no longer being made, so the pharmacy switched me to Tri-Sprintec. I was told that Tri-Sprintec is the exact same formula as TriNessa, and I was very obviously lied to. This medication has caused a red, bumpy rash all over my face. It’s awful. I’ve had to stop taking it. I never had any problems at all with Ortho Tri-Cyclen or TriNessa. Tri-Sprintec is horrible!"

• Adr...
• August 28, 2013

"To all of those girls (I'm 20, but I'm confident it will work for women of other ages) who think they will never have a clear face and will forever be burdened with horrible pimples, burning acne creams, pills, scrubs, etc. THIS birth control is for you! I have never done a review of anything but felt the need to let all the girls out there with bad acne know that there IS help. I was on it for a month and then immediately saw results. My awful, deep, painful pimples started disappearing, and within 2 months, I had a perfectly clear face-no acne at all. I do have some red spots from past pimples, and once in a while, when I'm stressed, I'll get a pimple or two, but Tri-Sprintec is my SAVIOR. I tried EVERYTHING for my acne, and this worked."

• Bab...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• March 7, 2013

"As far as birth control, it is an extremely effective contraceptive pill! Never got any severe side effects; some nausea the first week, but that's about it. Also, my periods are about the same flow-wise, but very little cramping, about 4 days long instead of 5. I used to have awful skin, and now it is clear! The only thing that happened when I went on this medication that may be displeasing to others is that I gained about 30 pounds. My varying weight before was 106-110, and now I am between 130-136 lbs."

• Jac...
• November 19, 2013

"Good for preventing pregnancy and clearing up skin. But it does make some women gain water weight. I gained 20 lbs on it and rapidly lost it in a month when I switched to another brand. So make sure you notice how it affects your body while on it. To me, the weight gain was not worth it."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 7, 2013

"I started taking this birth control 4 days ago for contraceptive purposes, however, I have had terrible cystic acne for the last 3 years of adulthood, and it's all cleared up. Not to even mention, I have lost NINE pounds in 4 days and have had absolutely NO side effects. I have taken several types of birth controls and have had awful side effects. I am hoping to continue liking this pill! So far, so good!"

• Anonymous
• March 8, 2010

"I started taking this pill two months before I was supposed to get married. I've never been on birth control before this. It made my boobs enormous, but it also made me into a psycho. This pill has made me very emotional."

• Anonymous
• December 13, 2009

"I've been on Tri-Sprintec for 1.5 months now. The plus is that Tri-Sprintec doesn't make me want to put a period to my life, like my last birth control did! Side effects include bad nausea for the first month, and my period randomly started too early just yesterday (2nd week of my 2nd month). But overall, I'm satisfied - no major weight gain that I can tell, and no acne. I'm planning to wait 3-4 months to see whether the side effects level out. I join with others in saying that every woman's body is different. Read these posts to get a sense of some common side effects, but don't panic if something different happens, and be glad if nothing happens at all! Call your doctor to make sure your symptoms aren't anything to worry about."

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

"Been on this for about three months since they discontinued Trinessa and forced this pill on me, and let me tell you, this has easily been the worst three months of my life. I need birth control to keep me regular and keep my skin clear (which this pill is only okay at doing), but it is not worth the mental damage this pill is doing to me. I’m fine the first two weeks, but as soon as I start week three, I feel like I’m going crazy! I cry over everything and panic and become so anxious I need anti-anxiety meds, and I even have extreme dark thoughts. As soon as I finish this pill pack, I’m done for good because this is not worth it, it’s ruined all of my personal relationships and motivation for even succeeding in school. (Writing this on the first day of week three in case you were wondering)"

• tan...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• January 31, 2020

"Was on Tri-Sprintec for 4 years, and I got all the side effects. I started spotting almost every two weeks after 4 years of taking it. That's why I stopped, and it's been 2 years since I stopped, and my cycles have been all over the place. I had my cycle 2 times for the first 3 months. After that, I didn't get a cycle for 7 months, and I wasn't pregnant, and I'm still experiencing spotting. It has messed up my body. I do not recommend this."

• Cri...
• January 30, 2014

"I love this birth control! I am usually really moody for some reason, and starting this, I am constantly happy and less stressed for some reason. I had a very heavy first period, but all is well now. Highly recommend."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 12, 2020

"I started taking Tri-Sprintec because my insurance no longer covered the brand name Ortho Tri-Cyclen, and it was the worst experience ever. I immediately broke out, and my periods got worse. I started to experience mood swings and worse cramps. I stuck with it hoping it would get better, but it never did. I would not recommend Tri-Sprintec or Sprintec to anyone, both of these made my life a living nightmare."