Sprintec User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)

• Anonymous
• January 12, 2010

For Birth Control "I took this for 5 months and loved it. It actually cleared up the acne I had before I started it and it kept me from getting pregnant. I started forgetting to take it so I switched to the Depo Provera shot. It has made me depressed, crazy, gain weight, no period, lactate, acne break outs, and no sex drive at all. Now my doctor even thinks I might have a tumor on my pituitary gland and will have to get an MRI to find out soon. So, I have definitely switched back to Sprintec, today actually and I hope all these side effects from Depo Provera go away."

• Kourt...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 14, 2015

For Birth Control "I have been on Sprintec for almost a month. I LOVE it! It has done nothing but it's job and more! I have struggled with anxiety, and severe depression in the past, and this is definitely a mood stabilizer for me. I rarely have to deal with anxiety anymore or depression. I am a lot happier and I haven't had really any bad side effects besides sometimes I get a little moody. I love Sprintec. First and last birth control I will ever try."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 14, 2019

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I started taking Sprintec the 1st day of my period and stopped the 5th day once I realized I was still bleeding heavily! Today is day 8 and I’m still on my period. Worst birth control ever! Anyone know what i should do?"

• jls_14
• December 22, 2015

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "Sprintec sucks!!! The reason I got on the pill was so I can have sex and not get pregnant!! Well, it works because I can't have sex because I won't stop bleeding!!! I first started taking the pill in October, all was well. When I started taking the placebos, I started my period and it lasted for two weeks. It finally ended. I decided the next time to skip the placebos so I wouldn't bleed for two weeks. Well, I started to bleed anyways, and I've now been bleeding for probably close to a month now. It hasn't really helped with acne or anything either. IDK whether to continue to take the pill and hope for the best or stop taking it and maybe my bleeding will stop??? Ugh!!!"

• Brooke
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 8, 2021

For Birth Control "Hello! I was on Sprintec for five months and it was awful. Experienced horrible acne and mood changes. I was a completely different person on this. I was constantly crying over everything and having mental breakdowns almost everyday. It was so bad that nobody wanted to be around me. It really put me in a bad place, I had really bad depression while on it and constant dark and negative thoughts. Everyone’s body reacts differently though, I just wanted to post this so if you experiencing negative thoughts. Please reach out to your doctor so they can help you."

• Ashley
• November 12, 2020

"I personally would not recommend this birth control pill to any woman. It completely changed my personality while I was on it and I was depressed and constantly anxious. I was so dramatic about every little thing and cried all the time, I felt like a crazy person and I honestly probably appeared that way too. I had 0 sex drive and was always dry which was very uncomfortable.Perhaps the most concerning of them all was that it messed with my ability to retain memories and recall events that occurred when I was on it. The majority of these months are now somewhat of a blur to me. When I finally quit taking it, it was like a cloud had been lifted and my quality of life was back completely. I will soon be switching to an IUD which I hear is a much less systemic option, and I recommend this to other women too."

• Ken
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 6, 2020

For Birth Control "I normally try to avoid sharing my experience with birth control as we all know every woman is different ... but this pill is awful. The first month of taking this pill I experienced severe depression and suicidal thoughts. After the second month the thoughts went away but I was extremely sad. I also spotted for 3 months while taking this pill and experienced cramping Atleast one a week. I am now using Tri- Estarylla and It works very well."

• Lizzy
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 3, 2018

For Birth Control "So I read all the reviews here for the most part before getting my birth control by mail. I was really nervous and worried but I still ended up taking them. I felt a little nausea in the morning after taking them at night but nothing serious. I have PCOS and I started BC for that reason. I have started losing weight and I think its from the BC balancing my hormones since I have not gone on any diet or changed my routine. I recommend this BC. I am about 300 lbs and dropping and I am also of Latin heritage. I hope this review helps someone."

• Ari
• May 5, 2020

For Birth Control "HELLO EVERYONE I am a 19 year old woman who has just started the Sprintec in January 2020 and today is May 5 since then I have got spider veins . I haven’t weighed myself but I’m definitely getting bigger and all my fat seems to be going to my stomach and thighs nothing a little exercise and waist trainer can help and I can say my breast have got a little bigger too. OVER ALL: I love the facts that I’m gaining weight you just have to keep it under control because it changes the way your body stores fat"

• msc
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 26, 2019

For Birth Control "I've tried A LOT of birth control pills, and nothing has worked as well as Sprintec has for me. 3 months in, and I feel great! The first few weeks I did experience some nausea, but I have not had any other bad side effects. My skin looks amazing, and I am very acne-prone. My periods have went from 10 days to 3 days. I do not have cramps on this pill. I highly recommend trying it if you have bad acne and long and heavy periods."

• Holly...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 16, 2015

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "This pill has been a godsend for me. I am 42 and have a six year old and 3 year old and have had hormonal issues since having them both: extremely heavy periods, horrible cramps, menstrual migraines, severe bloating and breast tenderness, heavy mid cycle spotting, and cyclical insomnia. After one pack of these pills, I am sold. Lighter period, no cramps. No nausea, spotting, moodiness, and I am finally sleeping better. These have been the best pills I have taken during my reproductive years so far. I hope this helps some patients, as many of these reviews can be negative."

• Dee
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 3, 2012

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "When I started Sprintec, a couple of days later I started having side effects. I started being really short with my kids. Then I start going into panic mode every time they went anywhere, and they both are teenagers. And I had nothing to worry about. Then I started spotting, which I know that was going to happen from reading the reviews. So I didn't mind that. But the panic attacks got worse, my chest started hurting, then I started bleeding and clotting non-stop, headaches, lightheadness. My MD, finally told me to stop taking them. I was bleeding so bad I was homebound for weeks. And I'm still bleeding some. Went for having no period, to bleeding non-stop. Thank God I'm a nurse, or I would be in hospital."

• Diana
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 23, 2019

For Birth Control "Just finished my second pack. For the first month I had headaches and nausea consistently, so I started to take my pill with food, and in the evenings. My period has been on time, completely painless (I had debilitating cramps previously), and very light both months. During the second pack, headaches and nausea subsided- and previously my skin was constantly breaking out, and I haven’t had a break out in over a month which is amazing! My boobs grew about a cup size, but I haven’t put on any additional weight (however I do exercise regularly). I struggle with anxiety and depression in general, but have not noticed any changes or crazy mood swings, which is something I was worried about- if anything, I feel a bit more stable than usual due to the steady stream of hormones in my system."

• Lilyl...
• March 14, 2015

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I'm starting my last row of pills tomorrow (the placebos) and I still have a period. I have been bleeding for 3 weeks straight and I'm going into the 4th. My doctor said that it could take 3 months...if I still have a period on my 2nd pack, I'm leaving this brand. This is ridiculous."

• Hippo...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• October 31, 2014

For Birth Control "I've been on Sprintec for 2 years and I love it. At first I was on Beyaz, and that was awful, so my gyno switched me to this and I'm glad she did. I have virtually no acne. Beyaz made me gain at least 15 pounds, and I've slimmed down since taking this, but not by much. My breasts only become sore around the time of my period. My period always comes the same day of the week, and I haven't had any pregnancy scares. One of the best things about it is that with my health insurance there's no copay (Beyaz had a copay of $40). I used to have a lot of vaginal discharge and Sprintec has substantially minimized it. My sex drive is through the roof, but my appetite hasn't been affected as far as I can tell. No complaints! "

• Kkerr
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• June 11, 2020

For Birth Control "I was on Sprintec for about a year and a half after being on Mirena for 6 years. I didn’t have a period on Mirena, so naturally I started getting mine on Sprintec. But it definitely was very light through the whole time I was on Sprintec. My acne cleared up (less cystic) but boy did my moods change and I gained about 15 lbs. I didn’t change my workout routine or eating habits and still put on weight. The pharmacy switched me to Mono Lynyah which has horrible reviews. So let’s see how that goes."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 30, 2019

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "UPDATE: My Dr called me back on 12/17/19 & told me to continue taking the pill bc the bleeding is normal and will eventually stop. She also recommended to take 1 ibuprofen a day to help with the bleeding. It didn't immediately stop it but I did notice that each day I had less & less bleeding. It is now Dec. 30th & I have not bled since Dec. 24th, Thank goodness. So I will continue this pill. Other than the bleeding, I didn't experience any adverse reactions. I freaked out because I didn't know to expect bleeding. I am supposed to have my menstrual cycle this week (yes sucks that I finally got relief from bleeding, just to expect my period in a couple of days lol). So we'll see how painful my period is this time around, because that's the reason why I am taking this pill... Take care of yourselves ladies❣"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 15, 2014

For Birth Control "I started Sprintec last November for my heavy periods, and for that it's working great. It has reduced my periods from 10 days to 5 days and after the first few months, they are now incredibly predictable. I know exactly when they'll start and end and what flow intensity to expect each day. They have also considerably lightened my periods. The only side effect I have noticed is weight gain. It may not have helped that I started the pill around the holidays, as I have found myself with a bigger appetite since starting Sprintec. I gained about 10lbs by about January (but I haven't gained since then due to changes in diet) and went up about 1.5-2 cup sizes (SO annoying since I'm an athlete). My butt and thighs also got noticeably bigger."

• Julia...
• August 5, 2014

For Birth Control "I was diagnosed with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome 2 months ago by my OBGYN. Earlier this year I began to experience a number of odd symptoms such as. 1.Severe mood swings 2.Skipped periods 3.Extreme bloating 4.Mild acne 5.Diminished libido I was put on Sprintec and the first 2 weeks where HELL. I experienced nausea (lost 5 lbs) I couldn't keep anything down it was out of control! Mood became worse. I was ready to call my doctor and ask her to put me on something else but after the nausea subsided (around week 3) I decided to complete the 3 month trial period. Currently on Month 2 and after my first period I felt better than ever! Mood energy and sex drive are at an all time high. I will definitely stay on Sprintec."

• NAano
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 21, 2020

For Birth Control "Horrible experience. I was on Sprintec for a little over a month. I always had a headache and felt nauseous once I began taking it. One day out of the blue I had serious shooting pains in my stomach and turns out I developed a cyst on my right ovary (never had this problem before) doctor told me that it looked like the cyst had been there for about a month. Mind you I just started taking the medicine a little over a month ago. I do not recommend. I normally don’t leave reviews but I needed to share my experience and hope this helps!"

• Anonymous
• July 30, 2009

For Birth Control "I was on Sprintec for over a year. I took it religiously because I have never wanted kids. I never missed a dose and took it at around the same time every day. I am now 16 weeks pregnant. So just warning some of you, be careful, don't completely rely on birth control pills. I gave my doctor a list of any medications I had taken while I was on Sprintec and she told me that nothing that I was taken was known to affect Sprintec. "

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• October 1, 2018

For Birth Control "I have been taking sprintec for 1.5 years. This is the first birth control that I have not had any side effects. I have tried the shot and other pills before. I will stay on this for another 3 years. Cleared up my acne. Went from a full face of acne to nothing. My periods are only 3 days with no pain. I would recommend this pill to anyone."

• Anonymous
• November 18, 2019

For Birth Control "I've just completed my first month on Sprintec , which is suppose to be the hardest supposedly but my body adjusted fine I haven’t gotten pregnant and use it as my only form of protection my skin has gotten a lot better and I haven’t gained weight it’s also very affordable, the only cons are my breast have been sore every single day since I’ve started taking it and it makes my periods longer because the flow is lighter then what I’m use to , I recommend 100% and will continue to use it , it effects everyone different so don’t be scared to try it because of all the bad reviews it has"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 3, 2020

For Birth Control "I do not recommend this birth control. I have gained thirty pounds in 6 months, tired all of the time, dark thoughts and anxiety, and low sex drive and pain during sex. I am getting off soon because I can not take it anymore. I can not lose weight no matter how hard I try. I was put on for my cysts which thankfully went away, but the side effects for my experience at least, a nightmare."

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

For Birth Control "At least for my body, this pill was horrible. I read so many great reviews on having light cramps and moods are fine and no swelling but this pill has done complete opposite for me. My hands have shown signs of swelling lately, my moods are beyond horrible and scary, and my cramps have been bad. Looking to switch pills here soon."