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

• Anonymous
• March 16, 2010

For Birth Control "I took Tri Nessa for three years and then switched to Tri Sprintec when I moved to a different state. I noticed that I had increased cramping on Tri Sprintec, but otherwise it was relatively the same. It seems as though a lot of the reviews on this site deal with individuals in their first few weeks and months of taking the contraceptive. Although Tri Sprintec may not have been for them, it seems as though the side effects of weight gain and mood swings are most common whenever taking new forms of contraceptive. Taking Tri Sprintec has been a relatively positive experience for me."

• Anonymous
• November 30, 2009

For Birth Control "I took this pill for several months and finally got a hold of my doctor's office to switch to something different. I had been on Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo and had no issues, but had to switch to something less expensive. Although my breasts grew about halfway into my cycle, they were so sensitive I could hardly stand it. I had horrible mood swings and would just feel like I could break down crying at any particular moment. Good at pregnancy prevention, but not sure all the nasty side effects that come along with it make it worth it."

• Anonymous
• November 9, 2019

For Endometriosis "Used Tri-Sprintec to manage severe endometriosis pain. Within 2 months of using the pill, I gained 15 lbs. My mood swings were terrible, crying all the time for no reason, up to 4 times a day. Within 3 months, I started getting terrible stomach aches and cramps, and alternated between constipation and diarrhea that would last for hours. I thought it was related to my endo, but when I started getting them 3-5 times a week, my doc said it was IBS, but there wasn't any correlation between what I was eating and my digestive issues. After reading some reviews, I decided to stop birth control altogether. It's been just over a month and I have not had a single stomach ache, diarrhea, or constipation. The mood swings have stabilized and I have not cried once. This is the best I've felt in 10 months! The only good thing I can say about this pill is it did control my endo pain. I had little to no cramping during the month, and during my cycle, it was only the first few days, and it was manageable."

• ika...
• November 4, 2019

For Acne "I started this birth control, Tri-Sprintec, in July (now November) in hopes of clearing up my mild breakouts. When I started this, I rarely had painful bumps, just whiteheads and blackheads. It is now November, I have taken 4 packs religiously of this medicine, and my skin never cleared up. I am almost positive it made my skin WORSE! I now get painful, deep bumps on my chin and cheeks at least 3-4 times a week. Also, I have terrible mood swings, and my mood can drastically change within hours. I understand that this medicine takes time to work, but it has been 4 months, and it has only gotten worse. Furthermore, in my first 3 months of taking this birth control, I had terrible cramps and a heavy period. This was definitely surprising because I have never had cramps on my period. This birth control may work for other people, but it definitely did not improve my skin and just made me break out even more."

• Dan...
• January 27, 2012

For Birth Control "I have been on this birth control for years. Originally I started on it for my heavy periods to make them more normal, and it did its job, never got pregnant. I thought all was good. Up until about 2, almost 3 weeks ago, I've been off it, and I have to say I feel like a whole new person, a happy person that's not sensitive to everything or an emotional wreck and depressed that I've felt for years. I caution this is a good birth control, but it does mess with your emotions and way of thinking for the worst."

• Van...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• June 11, 2018

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I’ve been on Tri-Sprintec for a year now. My first month, I had a period that lasted the entire month, but it only happened that first month. This birth control does its job of preventing pregnancy. It also helped with my acne (like others have said, I get a pimple or two right when my period starts, but that’s it). It’s regulated my periods in the way that I know when I start the 4th week, my period will start. However, during the second week, I have spotting for almost the whole week... it’s very annoying. I’ve also noticed mood swings, depression, and anxiety. I have not gained weight with this medication. There are pros to this BC and cons. I’m staying on it for the next three months to see if any of the cons improve..."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 18, 2015

For Acne "I'm 18 and have been using Tri-Sprintec for the past 4 months mainly to try to get rid of my mild acne. In the first couple of weeks, I was hopeful because I saw my face start to clear up and wasn't experiencing any side effects. However, as I kept taking it, my acne started to flare up again, along with cramps and bloating pretty much all the time, mood swings, and slight weight gain (5 pounds). Since month 2, I started getting cystic acne (which I've never had before) on both my cheeks and especially in my chin area and along my jawline, but my forehead stays almost completely clear. I thought my hormones just needed to get used to the pill, but my skin has continued to get worse. I stopped taking Tri-Sprintec and have already seen improvement in 3 days."

• 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."

• ano...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 9, 2016

For Birth Control "This pill worked great for clearing up my acne on my face and back. It took a few months, but once it worked, it really did help for that. It also worked really well at preventing pregnancy, which it should. However, this pill made me gain like 10 pounds... I didn't really notice when I was on it, but once I went off of it, I lost a substantial amount of weight... It also made me act crazy. I was constantly yelling at people and losing my temper. It didn't have my friend gain weight when she took it, so I guess side effects vary from person to person... I don't think I'd recommend it though."

• Mad...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 3, 2018

For Birth Control "I am absolutely miserable on this birth control. I’m 21 and have been trying to give my body time to adjust to it, however, I’m going on month 3, and I’m ready to call my doctor and switch BC. Insomnia is terrible, I never had this issue before. Besides that, I spend more of my week being nauseous than not nauseous. I throw up at least twice a week due to this birth control. I have constant headaches and absolutely no sex drive whatsoever. Also, the mood swings are through the roof. I cannot wait to feel normal again!!!"

• Kar...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 21, 2016

For Birth Control "I went on this mostly to clear up my acne and regulate my period. Not worth it, it may have helped a little with the acne and regulating periods, but the side effects are terrible. I have always been a chill person, and it has made me crazy and gain weight."

• Dma...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 26, 2021

For Birth Control "Took this pill for 3 and a half weeks to help with my cramps, and honestly, this pill was the worst! Feeling depressed and having mad mood swings for no reason scared me. I’d catch myself crying for no reason and lashing out at loved ones. I was very irritable and just wanted to sleep. It interfered with my work to the point I had to take leave for a few days. NEVER AGAIN!!!!"

• Anonymous
• October 1, 2009

"This is my first birth control, and I am happy with it overall, although the first day of my period I had terrible pain. I've never experienced this pain before... And I got my period 4 days after the last active pill. Not much side effects besides, my skin is pretty clear, no mood change/headaches, weight change. I think I will stay with it."

• tin...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• April 30, 2017

For Birth Control "I've been taking Tri-Sprintec for about 5 years. It started when I was 15, and the first few months my face had acne absolutely everywhere; the acne lasted about 3 months. Some of the side effects did occur to me, such as anxiety, mood swings, but the most important fact is that I have not gotten pregnant, and the pill is easily affordable, so that's why I keep using it."

• Anonymous
• January 11, 2011

For Birth Control "I've been taking Tri-Sprintec for about 3 months now, and I haven't had any real problems with it at all. Just some breast tenderness right before my period and cravings every now and then. I used to be on Loestrin 24 Fe, and I had the worst side effects with it. I had severe mood swings and depression, which lasted for the entire 4 months I was on it. After getting off Loestrin, I went on Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo and didn't have any problems with it, but switched to Tri-Sprintec because it's cheaper. I was afraid that I might have the same negative side effects with Tri-Sprintec that I had with Loestrin, but I haven't, and that's just awesome to me! It's best to not judge a pill within the first week of taking it. It takes a few months to adjust."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 25, 2017

For Birth Control "I went on this medicine for birth control. When I first started it, I only got pimples the week of my period, I had really bad cramps (to the point I threw up every month), and I was really fit. Fast forward 6 months - my face breaks out all the time and is never clear (no matter how much I wash it), the cramps got better, and I gained 10 lbs all in my mid-area. This medicine did make my boobs become fuller and my period was on time every month. This medicine also made me VERY moody, and I cried over the smallest things almost every day. The weight gain + countless emotional breakdowns/anxiety attacks were way too overwhelming for me, so I just switched to a different BC!"

• Aan...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 11, 2018

For Endometriosis "This drug is so, so horrible. I have unbearable endometriosis with extreme pain every single day and was prescribed this to help. I’m surprised at all the positive reviews on here because this pill has literally made me feel like I’m dying. Extreme nausea constantly every single day, to the point where I couldn’t get rid of it and had to go to the hospital for anti-nausea meds. I'm also crying at literally everything, and my mood is all over the place. If you try this birth control and start to experience these side effects, waiting it out is honestly not worth it, at least for me. I have been so miserable and finally decided to call it quits. So excited to start feeling normal again and explore other options for my endo."

• Tbr...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 25, 2016

For Birth Control "I started taking Tri-Sprintec as my first birth control. I needed something that was going to take away my nausea and vomiting when it came time for my period to start. It did just that. But now I'm nauseous all the time, I have terrible cramps all of the time. I have terrible, terrible mood swings. Not to mention the weight gain, and my boobs got bigger. Now the boobs getting bigger part isn't bad, it's painful when your breasts are just really tender all of the time. Not to mention sex became painful while taking this. I do not recommend this drug. I've been taking it for 3 months now, and I hate it. 3 months of pure suck. I'll definitely be getting a different pill at my next appointment."

• Sen...
• April 10, 2016

For Birth Control "It's the first time taking birth control, so I wasn't completely sure what to expect. I've been taking it for two weeks now, and it has made me extremely emotional, nauseous every morning (I take the pill at night). I have no appetite, my boobs are very sore, and I've had spotting after my period for about a week now. I'd say the worst side effect is my emotional state. I went from being a completely optimistic and happy person to feeling depressed and off-balance every day. I've cried almost every single day and for no reason. I hate this feeling. I don't feel like myself at all. I'm going to continue with the first three months (unless the effects worsen), only because I already paid for it, but I'll be talking to my doctor about switching."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 8, 2012

For Ovarian Cysts "This form of birth control helps with my making my period lighter and way less painful, but it has caused me to have both weight gain and crazy mood swings. I've only been on this pill for 5 months, but it's already causing me a headache. I feel depressed at times, upset, and even having problems when it comes to my sex drive. I'm not sure if that's this birth control or what, but I'm only 21. I shouldn't be having these problems."

• Anonymous
• July 28, 2010

"I have been on this pill for over a year and have not experienced any problems with it. I have not gotten pregnant, have not gained any weight, I do not break out, and my periods are even shorter and lighter! This pill helps with cramping, and I do not experience any mood swings. I would definitely recommend Tri-Sprintec."

• Anonymous
• March 9, 2016

For Birth Control "I have taken Tri-Sprintec for 2 months, and I refuse to start the third month. It makes me terribly nauseous, to the point where I will throw up about 4 times a day. (It happened so often I thought I was actually pregnant, which I am not.) I have never been a sad person, but since I started taking this pill, I have been extremely depressed and have had terrible mood swings. It also causes tenderness of my breasts that I've never felt before and is extremely uncomfortable. Everyone's bodies are different, but I had a horrible experience with this pill."

• Dar...
• January 20, 2010

"I have been on Tri-Sprintec for almost 2 years now. I have not had any of the mood swings or nausea, but every now and again I do get a weird odor. I have considered changing to a different pill, but the low cost is a huge plus to me right now. I asked my husband if he's noticed any odor, but he hasn't. LOL, or so he says... I am overall happy with the product though."

• mfr...
• June 13, 2016

For Birth Control "I took this birth control for a week and began having uncontrollable mood swings. I drove myself and everyone around me crazy because I was acting so psychotic. I felt depressed and would randomly break down and cry. I stopped taking it immediately when friends and family started noticing I was not acting like my normal, cheerful self. Do not recommend."

• 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."