User Reviews for Tri-Sprintec (28) oral

Wow! Thank you guys for opening up and posting your symptoms. I'm so glad that I have decided to some research on this drug. I can't believe that so many people are have the same problems as I am. I didn't realize that so many problems could be connected to my birth control. I began taking Tri-Sprintec-28 about 5 months ago. I have been having such severe mood swings, lack of ability to climax during sex (that sucks royally), painful cramps during my period. That is just the tip of the iceburg. The worst is severe anxiety, dizziness (to the point of nearly falling), mood swings (anger towards everything like I have never felt before). I have been to doctors, and had many tests done, and always -- no diagnosis. I truly have been considering that I might be crazy or need need some mental help. I am 31 years old, and I have been taking birth control pills for 16 years. I was put on these due to unexplainable breast pain. I think I can live with a painful boob, instead of this hell. I will not take another pill, I will try to get back on Ortho Tri-Cyclen. Read More Read Less

I had been switched from one pill to this pill and I hate it. The first two months were okay but now I feel sick all the time. I get headaches all the time and my body aches constantly. I gained weight from this pill when I actually lost weight from the first pill I had been on. I am getting off of this pill this week and I would not recommend this pill to anyone.

I just had my second child and went on this pill due to insurance reasons. I started with nausea (never had this problem before with the pill) for a week, cramping that would take my breath away, of the 5 months on Tri-Sprintec I had light periods that lasted the whole month (once after having sex and the other because I missed 1 day and was tring to catch up), severe mood swings, contact problems (which I've worn for years and had a recent exam fr new ones), and dizziness. I do not recommend this one cheap or not. I'm switching back to Tri-Nessa (I was on this one before I had my second child and had no problems with it).Read More Read Less

Overall I'm pleased with this birth control. I was on Ortho Tri cyclen lo but decided to make a switch to this. For me its only 5 dollars a month so how can I complain? I've been on this medication for quite a few months now and I haven't noticed any horrible side effects like many other women on here are talking about. I may get a little more emotional than usual sometimes but it seems pretty normal to me. As far as my acne goes, I'm not really sure if this pill is doing its job. And as far as skipping periods and break through bleeding goes, this pill fails. If you mess up ever so slightly you will have break through bleeding for a full month until your next period. But I do feel very protected on this pill. And now that I've changed my starting day I don't mind my periods as much. I guess I can't expect magical things to come out of this pill. It's prevented pregnancy effectively and I'm happy enough with that. I may change my pill the next time I go to the gyno but its definitely going to take a lot of thought.Read More Read Less

I've been taking this medication for 4 months now (starting 5th month tomorrow). The first 2 weeks I had nauseous feelings and mood swings but it could also be because I was stressing over finals in school. After the first month things were okay, I did spot light when I was late on a pill (about an hour) but that went away quickly. My "period" or withdrawal bleeding started on the exact same day every month (4th day of placebo pills) so that was helpful cus I knew when it would come. Periods are almost painless now as compared to before taking the pill. It's great for the price! =) I think we all can experience these side effects on ANY BCP's, brand or generic, we just like to blame the generics more. Why pay more for the same thing? I work in a pharmacy and I see people switching to Tri-Sprintec from Ortho Tri-Cyclen frequently. It's actually one of the most dispensed medications I've seen. Try it for at least 3 months and if symptoms still occur, then you'll have a reason to switch. A few days or 1-2 months is not enough to hate it. =) Good Luck to all.Read More Read Less

After taking Ortho Tri-Cyclen for about 5 yrs I had to switch to Tri-Sprintec b/c of health insurance coverage. I have now been on Tri-Sprintec for about 1 year, I do not like it. It is causing major mood swings and most days I feel like my world is just crashing down even though nothing is wrong! I also feel like my sex drive has gone way down which sucks!

I've been on it for 9 days now, and it seems like everyday I'll get these minor little cramps. It's really irritating. My libido has already drastically changed. Sex just doesn't feel good anymore.

i just finished my first month of tri-sprintec. i seemed to have experienced every side effect possible. my skin broke out really bad when i first started. my mood swings are insane. ive never really been an emotional person, and now i cry over the smallest things. i get feelings of depression. ive worn contacts for 5 years, and now its becoming almost impossible for me to keep them in. i had alot of spotted bleeding, and got my period a week early, which last much longer than usual. im having serious pain during intercourse. im also suffering from vaginal dryness, and vaginal tightness. this has seriously been the worst month ever. i got my doctor to switch me to a new birth control, but im thinking about just quitting the pill all together.Read More Read Less

I've been taking this for over a year, after switching from Ortho tricyclen Lo, and have had no side effects, and have not gotten pregnant yet.

I just switched from taking ortho-tricyclene-lo for 7 years! I have been on tri-sprintec for a month now and see no difference from when I was taking ortho tri-cyclene! It is great and at only $ 9.95 it is much more economical than my $50 ortho tri-cyclene-lo! :-)

The pill help by me not getting pregnant, but I deal with the side effects nausea, depression,severly tired, lack of sex appetite,headaches,weight gain, and different eating habits.

I had horrible reactions to this pill. I was taking it for a year and a half and had reactions like nauseation and abdominal pain and I didn't know that it was the pill but after a year I started having unexplainable intense pains all over, mainly muscular(a cat scan showed that nothing was out of order with regard to my organs) and my nauseation and dizziness became more intense. I got to the point where I began to have medical issues that happened only during certain times in my packet and after I was done with that week of pills I was fine. Don't take this pill. It has created more discomfort and agitation than it was worth.Read More Read Less

I never stopped bleeding with this pill, and have been nauseous every single day I've been on it....I have even vomitted from being so nauseous. My breasts were also very tender, almost painful. I've finished the first month, but called my doctor and made them call in a different pill.

PLEASE read all the side effect of this pill before you take it. HELL that is what I feel like, this medicine is easy to take but holy cow the way it makes you feel is awful. I have taken it for 10 days and have had a headache everyday and it gets worse everytime I take a pill, I feel sick all day and have awful mood swings, my face has broken out so bad that my daughter wants to know what is wrong with my face, now that is bad. I have talked with my DR. and am getting a new med so please use caution this pill is awful.Read More Read Less

I have been taking this medication for 2 weeks to help clear up my acne. My acne is worse, I have nausea, I can't eat, I'm spotting, and I have terrible mood swings. I'm calling my doctor to switch immediately. My boyfriend can't even stand me any more and I cry all the time. Do NOT take this medication.

I've just started my 2nd pack and after reading all of these (and many other) comments i've realized it must be Tri-Sprintec that is responsible for my horrendous mood swings, strange cravings, and horrible skin. I've never had a problem with skin until starting this stuff, now i have pimples that just will not go away! I have daily headaches and constant nausea that doesn't stop until evening. The only food i seem to be hungry for is sugar and carbs! Last but not least, my mood swings are crazy! The slightest things upset me to the point of tears/rage! My poor BF has been the brunt of much of it, and like some other ladies have commented, it has almost caused us to break up. When i started my placebo-pills this previous week i noticed my mood going back to normal! Only now (after one full month) have my pimples started to diminish. My skin seems to be better, but still worse than when i started. On the bright side, I've not had any problems with heavy bleeding/spotting/cramping/yeast infections. I'm willing to give it the full 3 months before i ask my Dr. to switch. So far...NOT so good!!Read More Read Less

I was on Ortho TriCyclen for about 5 years prior to having my second son. After his birth, my insurance made me get the generic, Tri Sprintec. What a HORRIBLE experience! I've been on it for over a year now and my dr still doesn't think it's the pill. STRESS can cause ALL the symptoms I have. Well, I know my body and know that this is not normal. I have spotting several times between my periods if I miss my pill by as little as an hour off schedule. Two months ago I had break through bleeding that lasted the entire month!! From one period until the next. DR told me to continue to take as directed. My lack of sex drive is putting a terrible strain on my relationship. And now to top it all off, my period is six days late. I've taken my pill at the same time every day this past month... so HOPEFULLY it's just the wrong pill for me. Needless to say, I'll be contacting a new doctor this week. This is the worst generic medication I have ever taken.Read More Read Less

Irregular bleeding in the second month that has last two weeks during active pills

Tried it for one month and was treated for shortness of breath. I was nauseated and vomiting for a week and calf pain.I don't use glasses or never needed glasses and vision problems occured blurred vision. I am 25 yrs old and never had any of these problems before. Very difficult to take this pill.

I have overall been very happy with this medication...I had never been on any other Birth Controls before though but I like it. I've been on it over a year now and my acne has significantly gotten better (I was once a taker of accutane and had WAY WORSE side effects than this Birth Control so far). I don't know for sure how well it actually works for birth control because i've only had sex once and the guy wore a condom and so idk...but overall I haven't experienced anything bad and my GYNO told me to just keep taking it. I did have some weight gain but I was also a freshman in college at the time and I was eating pizza and pokey sticks at least 3 nights a week and my residence was within walking distance of Zaxby's which I would eat many time a day! Overall good experience though! I'll update it I experience any great changes though :)Read More Read Less