Tri-Sprintec and Mood Swings: What Users Say (Page 4)

• Yay...
• October 24, 2014

For Birth Control "This is the only BC I've ever taken, so I can't really compare it to others, but it's been good for me. Haven't gained any weight, and it makes my period regular. When I first started taking it, I didn't start the pack when I was supposed to because I only get my period a few times a year. I bled for like 3 weeks, but after that, I was normal. It hasn't caused me to gain weight, but I do think I am a bit more emotional than before. My skin is much clearer since taking it."

• ley...
• June 9, 2015

For Birth Control "I was on this birth control from September to April (last full month taking it). At first, I didn't have any problems, but by the third month, I was crazy emotional and would cry for no reason, my boobs grew from a B to a big C, almost a D, and I gained about 7 on it and felt constantly bloated. My periods weren't significantly better. The only positive thing was that I was baby free, and I had an increased sex drive."

• CRa...
• February 26, 2019

For Birth Control "This is the worst birth control I have ever taken. My pharmacy switched me to this, and I’ve only been on it a little over a week, and I have horrible symptoms! Bloating, weight gain, anxiety, oily skin, tiredness, mood swings, anger, diarrhea, you name it. I have never had a birth control this bad in my life. Do not take this!"

• Mik...
• February 2, 2019

For Birth Control "This medicine is horrible. I used to take Trinessa for several years, but my pharmacy switched me to this one. It gives me constant mood swings and unbearable headaches. It might be effective birth control because you won’t be able to have sex at all."

• aml...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 19, 2019

For Birth Control "This is absolutely the worst birth control I’ve been on. Not only does it make me bleed constantly, but it also makes me incredibly angry. The mood swings are unbearable. Barely helps with my acne. I will NEVER take this again."

• Ale...
• February 5, 2013

For Acne "I am nineteen, and I've been on this pill for almost two months now. I am being forced to give it another month, but I can't wait to switch! I have had horrible breakouts, weight gain, nausea, cramping even off my period, mood swings, depression...the list goes on. I have never felt more horrible. I will be trying Yasmin next. Also, if your skin isn't improving in three months, I would definitely switch birth controls."

• Reb...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 30, 2019

For Birth Control "I got switched to this medication unknowingly after being a diehard Tri-Nessa fan. The Tri-Sprintec is not the same for me, this isn't even close to being an adequate replacement. I have cried non-stop for weeks, and I didn't know what was wrong with me until I realized that my pill had been switched! First of all, what the heck, man, and second of all... very noticeable difference. I am unstable as anything, and everything feels off."

• Mol...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 15, 2019

For Birth Control "I had taken TriNessa for a while, but after it was discontinued, I switched to Tri-Sprintec. The first 3 months of taking it, I had horrible depression. I barely got out of my bed and cried what felt like every day. My acne didn’t seem to get any better, and I did spot a little after starting the birth control. I decided to stop taking it for about 6 months and recently started taking it again. The mood swings came right back less than a week after starting it again. I would never recommend this BC and won’t try it again."

• Pan...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 17, 2019

For Birth Control "I've been on different BC for over 20 years, and this pill is awful! I've barely made it through month 3, and my family is ready to put me out on the porch! Awful mood swings, everything makes me mad, and not just angry but fuming rage. I've never had vaginal dryness in my life but do now! My anxiety is through the roof, and I feel an impending doom and depression. It's so bad I had a hard time seeing through what was going on and realizing it was this pill till I started reading the reviews. This made me as nuts as YAZ!"

• Jas...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 9, 2018

For Birth Control "This birth control has caused me really bad insomnia, I only sleep about 2-4 hours and wake up around the same time every night. Then I am tired during the day! This birth control has caused me to have really bad anxiety, depression, panic attacks, and mood swings. I have been extremely emotional and angry often over nothing. I would not recommend this birth control, and I have also gained 15 pounds."

• SOa...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 26, 2018

For Birth Control "Tri-Sprintec is the generic brand of Tri-Nessa (which I was on a year before). My transition was fairly smooth, I haven't noticed much change. Rating: I clearly remember when I first started taking BC having mood swings for three months (which my doctor mentioned beforehand). I will say that it's totally worth the possible mood swings you might have the first months! Within the first month, my skin started to clear up, and I also lost complete cramp pains! I only gained maybe 5 lbs while on it. So far, I haven't had any pregnancy scares, I had unprotected sex a handful of times, but I was confident in the pill! There was once when I took a three-week break, and that did mess up with my body, I bled irregularly, but that was the only time I was somewhat concerned. But it was completely normal as my body was so used to taking the pill every day and at the same time. Lastly, I used to have a heavy flow, but now I have barely any blood, and it only lasts 3-5 days, which I love."

• Anonymous
• September 5, 2010

For Birth Control "Currently 19 years old. Tri-Sprintec is the first birth control pill I have tried. I have been using Tri-Sprintec for 5 months now and am happy with this pill. My skin complexion is so much better, my periods are no longer irregular (however, I do get spotting the week before my period), libido and weight are the same as when I started, and most importantly, I'm not pregnant. However, I do notice that I am more emotionally sensitive than I used to be. Other than that, Tri-Sprintec is working out great for me."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• April 29, 2015

For Birth Control "Works pretty well as birth control, but I take it mainly for period regulation. It does well with that too. I don't mind the weight gain or the fact that I am constantly eating/snacking since I'm pretty active and my metabolism surprisingly keeps up with my cravings. The most interesting thing I noticed was actually an increase in my sex drive. Usually the opposite, right? But this stuff makes me want to do it all the time! I stopped it for a month because it was making me way too emotional, I would cry literally every morning at work. But then I noticed a decrease in sexual desire and extreme difficulty getting an orgasm (with my boyfriend and by myself). Needless to say, I went right back to taking them. Small price to pay for an amazing sex life."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 19, 2017

For Birth Control "I have been off Tri-Sprintec for two weeks now, and I feel like myself again. I was extremely moody towards my husband for the last 9 months. I just feel happier. The pill was effective, though, because I didn't get pregnant. I also didn't have any weight gain, and my skin was fine. Just be aware that you can become very emotional and irritable after taking this pill. I'll be looking for another contraceptive that doesn't do that to my body."

• Kri...
• February 12, 2018

For Endometriosis "So, I have been taking Tri-Sprintec for the last 8 years and have had little complaints. Yes, I gained a few pounds when I started it, but with most BC pills, you will gain weight from. However, it was a few pounds compared to Yaz, on which I gained 20 lbs. I also had the worst mood swings of my life on Yaz. So my gynecologist switched me to Tri-Sprintec about 8 years ago, and I have had very few issues on this pill. My periods are shorter, and I noticed my skin is clearer, and I am less moody on it. Also, it has helped tremendously with my endometriosis. I still get cramping before and after my period, but it is tolerable compared to when I took Yaz. I recommend Tri-Sprintec for shorter periods, less cramping, and better skin! Again, every woman's body will react differently, but I have had a pretty good reaction to Tri-Sprintec, and I have been on it for almost a decade now!"

• Sea...
• September 18, 2015

For Birth Control "I have been on Tri-Sprintec off and on for the last 5 years or so. PROS: Skin is clear, minimal weight gain (if any). My breasts swell but aren't sore. CONS: Recently, I have a headache for the first three days of each new pack. Over time, I feel like it has given me more mood swings than it used to. Recently, I have been feeling that it has been making me feel depressed/sad. I just haven't felt myself. The breakthrough bleeding has also gotten worse. I had it for a week in the middle of my pill pack. I'm definitely bloated on this pill and retain water. It gets worse closer to my period. No problems during the first 4 years! My body must be changing... GYNO switched me to Microgestin 1/20. Hopefully, it's a smooth transition!"

• Anonymous
• December 9, 2011

For Birth Control "I have been taking Tri-Sprintec for a month, and about a week now, I have been having crazy mood swings that are causing me to not want to do anything, argue with my partner, then be fine 10 minutes later. Very irritable. I will get tired from doing nothing and just want to sleep, sort of like a depression, but I refuse to say I am depressed. I am normally a very happy person, looking to the bright side of everything. Now I just want to cry and sleep. Then come heart palpitations, headaches every day since I have been taking them, feel sick."

• Kat...
• January 21, 2018

For Birth Control "This is the worst medication I have ever taken. I have bled for 3 months straight, have been nauseous EVERY SINGLE DAY, have had the worst mood swings that it almost split up my and my fiancé, and to beat it all, I haven’t had a sex drive because I can't have sex because of bleeding for 3 months!!! Literally, I have gone through about 5 boxes of tampons (the big kind too). Don’t try it. It’s not worth the complete hell."

• Anonymous
• March 8, 2010

For Birth Control "I've been on Tri-Sprintec since I was 16, and I'm almost 21 now. When I started taking it, the only thing I noticed is that I went from an A to a C cup in bra size. Lately, I've had the most ridiculous PMS and mood swings."

• Anonymous
• September 18, 2012

For Birth Control "This is my first time on birth control, and I was a little iffy to start with, seeing all the side effects everyone's been having. Surprisingly, though, it's been all pros so far and very few cons. I'm just about to finish up my first month, and so far I've had no noticeable mood changes or weight gain. I do not have the urge to eat a whole lot like some have been complaining. My breasts are slightly tender, though - I'm not sure if this is due to them swelling/growing or what. I had very minor spotting at the start, but other than that it's been great!"

• Anonymous
• August 22, 2011

For Ovarian Cysts "I have been on Tri-Sprintec for 8 years now (I'm 24 years old) to help regulate my irregular hormone levels due to Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS). I have not had any side effects of the pill... well, maybe some mood swings, but nothing that wouldn't be caused by that time of the month already! I have gained a considerable amount of weight since I have been on this particular birth control (approximately 50 pounds), but that is the only real issue. I have been regular for the past 8 years, down to the exact day and almost time of the day, so there are no surprises. Everyone's body reacts differently to medications, I'm pleased that this birth control did the job for me!"

• Wil...
• October 1, 2010

For Birth Control "This pill works in pregnancy prevention. However, if you are walking in a wedding as a matron of honor and try to lose weight for the event well over six months in advance, then read on. You have next to no chance of losing even a few pounds while on this pill. You will become tired quickly, feel like vomiting, nauseous, and go through a number of mood swings throughout the day. I have tried everything to lose weight and have only gained weight. I am already overweight, so I am depressed about this."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 9, 2019

For Birth Control "The first three days of the first couple of months on Tri-Sprintec are a bit weird. Mood swings and nausea, but then your body quickly adjusts. My period comes around the same time every month, but I am heavier the first day. I’ve gained a little bit of weight, but nothing too major. Also, sex drive is the same, but it can get a little dry down there. Overall, I have no major complaints with it, and I’ve been on for 8 months."

• Sti...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 18, 2017

For Acne "I'm 18 and have had pretty awful acne since I was 12. My doctor prescribed Tri-Sprintec mainly for the acne, but also for period regulation and birth control. In the 2 weeks I've been taking it, I haven't experienced any of the mood swings or breast tenderness/growth that others have. I've gained a few pounds, but I'm home from college and so eating poorly and not exercising, so I can't really blame that on the birth control. My acne has gotten 10 times worse since starting, with lots of breakouts on my forehead, chin, and around my mouth, which used to be completely clear. As frustrating as it is, I'll stick with it for a few months and hope that my body adjusts and the acne clears up!"

• Ali...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 17, 2016

For Birth Control "As far as a birth control that'll do its job? It's been great so far. Side effects? Where do I start? Mood swings (I mean MAJOR), headaches (non-stop), irritable, tired (24/7), I just don't have much drive to do a whole lot of anything. Hasn't affected my weight or acne situation as far as I've noticed, though. It's definitely put a strain on my relationship. I'm relatively new to taking it, so hopefully, all those little kinks will go away. Fingers crossed!"