Tri-Sprintec and Acne: What Users Say (Page 5)

• Hel...
• April 28, 2017

For Acne "I've been on this pill for 3 months and 5 days, and I want to die. My moderate acne has gotten worse. So bad that I get big cystic pimples all over. I also have a bunch of whiteheads, and my forehead is bumpy. My anger is out the roof, and the first 2 months my boobs felt like they were going to fall off. I'm willing to stick it out to the 5th month, but if not, I will be getting off this pill."

• Hel...
• April 28, 2017

For Acne "I've been on this pill for 3 months and 5 days, and I want to die. My moderate acne has gotten worse. So bad that I get big cystic pimples all over. I also have a bunch of whiteheads, and my forehead is bumpy. My anger is out the roof, and the first 2 months my boobs felt like they were going to fall off. I'm willing to stick it out to the 5th month, but if not, I will be getting off this pill."

• Hel...
• April 28, 2017

For Acne "I've been on this pill for 3 months and 5 days, and I want to die. My moderate acne has gotten worse. So bad that I get big cystic pimples all over. I also have a bunch of whiteheads, and my forehead is bumpy. My anger is out the roof, and the first 2 months my boobs felt like they were going to fall off. I'm willing to stick it out to the 5th month, but if not, I will be getting off this pill."

• Jay...
• April 12, 2021

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I’ve been on Tri-Sprintec for almost 7 years now and love it! Everyone will experience different side effects, but I mainly was taking this to regulate my horrible periods. I haven’t experienced a single bad period in 7 years because of it! I did gain a few pounds, but overall my acne cleared up and my crazy PMS mood swings died down as well."

• lau...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 7, 2014

For Birth Control "Good birth control, but I gained about 10-15 lbs in two months from it, with regular exercise, etc. Very little acne, better than the Trinessa and Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo I was on. Extremely light periods."

• Anonymous
• August 24, 2010

For Birth Control "I started using Tri-Sprintec 3 months ago. Within the first week, I noticed that my face began to break out more than usual. I am now using medicated face wash to decrease the breakouts, so I can't tell if they would still be as bad after the first month. I have also gained a noticeable amount of weight since starting the pill. I eat relatively healthy, and I work out 4-6 times a week. However, I feel extremely bloated, as if I have a whole other layer of skin on. The weight gain and the inability to lose it has been unbearable, which is why I'm switching to a lower dosage pill. Overall, Tri-Sprintec wasn't all that bad - no breakthrough bleeding, no moodiness, no nausea, etc. The only complaint is that it did make me gain weight quickly."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• November 14, 2017

For Birth Control "I've been on this pill for about 2 years, it raised my blood pressure, I gained about 20 pounds, and my acne got slightly worse. I don't know why it took me so long to get off of it, but I'm so happy I did."

• Anonymous
• November 30, 2010

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I was put on Tri-Sprintec when I started getting my periods every two weeks and was on it for three months. It fixed my period problem, but I had never had a problem with acne until starting this. My acne got so much worse and would clear up instantly once I started the sugar pills. I went from a D to a DD, which is kind of annoying, but I didn't gain much weight, at least. The worst part, however, was the tenderness in my breasts, it was horrible. Painful to the touch, running or going to the gym was horribly uncomfortable. Just like the acne, during the fourth week on sugar pills, the pain disappeared only to return again with a new pack."

• Sta...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 1, 2017

For Acne "I broke out on this pill for 4 months straight. My acne was way worse than how it was before I started the birth control pill. I got the acne so horribly the first week of starting the birth control. And then, I would get at least two pimples a day; on my cheeks and jaw. The pimples were really big, and they would hurt so badly. Once the pimples went down, it left my face with horrible acne scars that I've been trying to clear up for the past month. The pimples would only clear up around my placebo pill week. So when I was on my monthly cycle, my face was beautiful and clear. It's been a month without the Tri-Sprintec, and my skin has cleared up tremendously. I am back confident!!!"

• Sta...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 1, 2017

For Acne "I broke out on this pill for 4 months straight. My acne was way worse than how it was before I started the birth control pill. I got the acne so horribly the first week of starting the birth control. And then, I would get at least two pimples a day; on my cheeks and jaw. The pimples were really big, and they would hurt so badly. Once the pimples went down, it left my face with horrible acne scars that I've been trying to clear up for the past month. The pimples would only clear up around my placebo pill week. So when I was on my monthly cycle, my face was beautiful and clear. It's been a month without the Tri-Sprintec, and my skin has cleared up tremendously. I am back confident!!!"

• Sta...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 1, 2017

For Acne "I broke out on this pill for 4 months straight. My acne was way worse than how it was before I started the birth control pill. I got the acne so horribly the first week of starting the birth control. And then, I would get at least two pimples a day; on my cheeks and jaw. The pimples were really big, and they would hurt so badly. Once the pimples went down, it left my face with horrible acne scars that I've been trying to clear up for the past month. The pimples would only clear up around my placebo pill week. So when I was on my monthly cycle, my face was beautiful and clear. It's been a month without the Tri-Sprintec, and my skin has cleared up tremendously. I am back confident!!!"

• Nic...
• March 27, 2017

For Birth Control "I'm going to give this a 6 on the review scale. This is because I am only on my third day. So far, I have had a CRAZY HIGH sex drive. I have had a couple of pimples pop up, but not as bad as the reviews I've seen. There's also been some minor cramping, but I just got off of my period before starting, so that could be it. I will do another review after a month of being on this pill. But so far, so good."

• Ali...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 2, 2019

For Acne "I’ve taken this before and haven’t noticed any side effects, but starting again with Sprintec these last 4 months, I’ve gained weight, have had very unusual depression and anxiety, and my acne has gotten so bad, when it has never been that way. This definitely is not for everyone, the cystic acne makes me not want to show my face, it’s that bad, but I will say I’m not pregnant, so there’s that."

• Bob...
• July 6, 2015

For Acne "Made my acne 10 times worse!!!! But I've only been on it for 2 weeks and 2 days. I saw that other people's acne got better within 3-4 months, so I'll be patient. I take my pill at 10:15 every night. No nausea or throwing up. I think it's better to take your pill at night because I usually get sick from simply taking vitamins in the morning. No bleeding or spotting. No cramps. Slightly cranky but nothing my bf can't handle. Lol. My breasts haven't gotten larger, but I have noticed they feel more heavy or full. No breast tenderness though."

• Aan...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 9, 2019

For Birth Control "I was originally on Junel, and my Dr. upped my dosage due to hot flashes, and my body did not react well, so I was switched to Tri-Sprintec. This is my second week in, and the only side effect I have is horrible acne. I’ve never really had acne, and this is quite bothersome. I’m 35, looking like I just turned 13 with pimples horrible."

• Anonymous
• April 30, 2011

For Birth Control "I'm about to start my 3rd pack of Tri-Sprintec pills, and it's overall been a positive experience. The first few days of taking it, I was really fatigued and lethargic, but those feelings went away quickly. The first 2 weeks, I did feel a bit of nausea, mostly right after taking the pill (I take it at night). I have mild to moderate acne, including acne on my back. Nothing on my back has improved so far. I'm unsure as to whether the acne on my face is improving or not. Right now, it's definitely mild and not cystic, but not clear. Breasts have increased in size and were painful the first month. Still sore going into the 3rd month, but not too bad. Had spotting the 3rd week of the first pack, but it was very light."

• zoe...
• July 25, 2015

For Birth Control "Started this a few months ago, and the first month, I had a 4-week-long period, which was not fun, however, I've had no weight gain whatsoever, increased sex drive, and less acne! I really like this birth control, and now my periods are completely regular after that terrible first month."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• May 16, 2023

For Birth Control "I had been on Tri-Cyclen Lo with no issues until it was discontinued, and Planned Parenthood switched me to Tri-Sprintec. Initially, I only experienced some spotting and worsened hormonal acne. However, after about 2-3 months, I gained 20-25 pounds, and after 7 months, it began to affect my libido, leaving me with little to no sex drive. Additionally, I started experiencing severe PMDD and PMS symptoms. A week before my period, I would become moody and emotional, and a few days before my period, it would worsen. My mood swings were all over the place, despite being on a low-dose oral contraceptive before switching to Tri-Sprintec. I recently switched from Tri-Sprintec to Aubra EQ a few days ago, and we'll see how it goes with this new birth control."

• Fbc...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 16, 2019

For Birth Control "This made my usually spot-on 28-day cycle, 6-day bleed turn into a complete mess. I got my period when I was 11, and it took about a year for them to regulate. Since then, I have only ever been 1-2 days late, and I never miss a period. But now, I never know what my period is doing. It can range between 30-38 days between my periods, and when I do finally get them, I bleed from 10-16 days. I also notice that it makes my acne worse, so that’s awful. I’m done taking this stuff."

• Mad...
• June 18, 2019

For Birth Control "I started taking Tri-Sprintec about 3-4 months ago, at first, things were fine, and it worked great. Lately, I’ve been noticing some changes, though. For starters, I have developed some pretty bad acne, and before taking this pill, I have always had clear skin with occasional breakouts here and there. I also noticed that I get very nauseous and insanely bad headaches about an hour or so after taking my pill in the morning, sometimes so bad that I actually throw up. Another thing I noticed is that since being on this pill, I have become VERY emotional and snappy at times. Sometimes, I get so upset that I don’t want to move out of bed, which has NEVER been an issue for me before. I never used to have these kinds of mood swings before. I’m scheduling an appointment with my doctor to find a new birth control because even though this one gets the job done, it’s not worth always feeling like rubbish."

• Anonymous
• August 25, 2010

For Birth Control "This is my second birth control. I was on Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo for a year, and I was extremely emotional, so I switched. The first few weeks on this pill, I had terrible acne! Not just on my face, but my back and chest, and I feel huge. I don't even want to get ready and do anything anymore. All I've done since taking it was sleep. I'm calling my doctor and switching ASAP."

• DON...
• October 25, 2016

For Birth Control "I have been taking Tri-Sprintec for almost a year now. At first, I was perfectly fine with this birth control, but now I suffer from random headaches, my acne is worse, I tend to cry for no reason, especially at night before bed, and I'm always in a bad mood. I have noticed within this past month I don't really enjoy sex anymore, and it's hard for me to get wet. I have developed hypertension, and I missed a pill the other day. I was in my 3rd week, and I've missed a pill before and been fine, but when the bleeding first started it lasted 7 days and I wrote it off as an early period because I missed a pill. But 3 days later, the bleeding returned and hasn't yet stopped. Sunday I start a new BC, and hopefully, all of these symptoms go away."

• Anonymous
• July 3, 2010

For Birth Control "I have been using Tri-Sprintec for a few months. Before that, I was on Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo. I used Ortho for a few years but had to change due to switching insurance companies. I was a little bit hesitant to use Tri-Sprintec at first due to the previous reviews that I read about. My experience has been very good. I haven't had any breakouts, weight gain, or emotional problems. I have had an increase in breast size and tenderness, but the tenderness wasn't too uncomfortable. Usually, when I switch birth control, I have a cycle for at least a month and a half, but not this time around. I had no breakthrough bleeding. I have had light and regular cycles, which is the purpose of me being on birth control. I would definitely recommend Tri-Sprintec."

• Anonymous
• November 15, 2011

For Birth Control "I have been taking this pill for about three weeks now, and even though I'm not trying it out for birth control, my aunt put me on it. But it's better to be safe than sorry. However, my acne (I didn't really have much before) but the little I did have is gone, my face kind of has a glow to it. I'd say this is a pretty good pill."

• Kri...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 10, 2018

For Birth Control "Tri-Sprintec has been a nightmare for me! It made me extremely moody and irritable to the point where no one wanted to be around me. It gave me insane, crazy headaches, and I’ve never suffered from any kind of migraine before in my life. It claims to help acne but made my moderate acne as bad as it’s ever been. And lastly, it caused me to gain weight and eat ungodly amounts of food as if I were always hungry. I do NOT recommend this form of birth control!!"