User Reviews for Tri-Sprintec (28) oral

It is effective as birth control if used correctly. However, I experienced weight gain (10 pounds to be exact) which is a real change since I am a naturally small girl. It took me forever to realize that I'd gained weight for that reason and not from food or lifestyle changes. I also experience mood swings occasionally. I used to be on ortho tri cyclen lo and am planning to switch back to that pill. This one was pushed by my doctor even though I suggested ortho. She said the choice was mine but she recommended the higher hormone pill. Again, the savings in money are not worth the side effects.Read More Read Less

I have been on tri-sprintec for about 3 months. I am on it to regulate my period because I would go months without getting one and from being backed up I would have spotting. My doctor decided to put me on this medication. I have never taken birth control, so I dont know what the others are like. I have experience a few of the side effects. My breast are really tender. If i lift my arms they sore. I also cramp the week before I start my period. Its very uncomfortable and i noticed that if i eat, the cramping almost goes away (go figure). I havent gained any weight or experienced the severe mood swings. The worst side effects for me is the dryness/itchiness in skin (which doesnt help because i have eczema) and the severe yeast infection I had last month. I never had a yeast infection before so that nearly scared me to death. So now i make sure i eat yogurt at least 2-3x per week.I see my doctor in a few weeks and i am going to request trying something else. Read More Read Less

I switched from ortho-cyclen to sprintec and I cant wait to start my regualr ortho cyclen again, the generic brand is not worth the savings in money. I have experienced horrible mood swings, cramping, and lots of discharge. The only good thing about this is that it has cleared up my acne.

I'm taking this pill for acne control and regulating my periods. So far, I've taken 4 pills. I'll review again after a couple months. The first day, I completely passed out in the bathroom the morning after taking it. I came to maybe a minute later. It hasn't affected me emotionally at all. My acne has stopped popping up, I just have some pimples that were there before starting the pill. My skin's a bit dry, but that could have nothing to do with the pill. Overall, I'm pretty happy with it so far. Hope it continues to be like this.Read More Read Less

Made me very depressed and emotional, can't stop taking it because it is required for my health. I have had no other side effects from this though

While on this drug I have experienced a significant clearing of almost all my acne. It is very effective for treating this condition. BUT. I have experienced terrible mood problems. Usually, I'm generally happy and easy-going, but on Tri-Sprintec, I find myself crying about the most insignificant issues. Also, I have expericenced a severe loss of appetite and light nausea. I plan to cease taking this drug.

I have been on this pill for over three years. I have never had any problems with it. I began taking it when I was 19 so I am not sure if my acne cleared up because I grew up or if the pill helped to clear it up. All in all, I have been pleases with the results.

I was given this to stop abnormal spotting that had lasted 9 days (after already having a period that month). The NEXT DAY after my first pill I was bleeding ten times worse, cramping to where i can't get outta bed, and today i was so weak I fainted at home alone and hit my head. I unerstand it takes a while for these kinds of medication to work... but are u telling me I have to go through this for 1-3 MONTHS before I'll even know IF it works. BULL! I was better off spotting, at least then i wasn't throwing up, bleeding worse and passing out.Read More Read Less

While I had no problems using Tri-Sprintec (missed it once in 7 months, set a timer every day so I took it between 9:20pm-9:30 every night), I began to experience side effects afters my 5th month using it. Hair loss, high blood pressure, hot flashes, mood swings, lots of crying. I was put on blood pressure meds by my doctor after having an anxiety attack one night. During the anxiety attack I experienced over an hour of uncontrollable shaking (whole body), racing heart, trouble sleeping, needing to go to the bathroom every 20 minutes and general "freaking out." We thought the blood pressure meds were helping, but after being on them for two weeks I experienced another anxiety attack, and this one was worse: all the aforementioned symptoms, in addition to 5 HOURS of shaking, insomnia, tightness of the chest, and feeling like I couldn't get enough oxygen (even w/breathing exercises). I went online (thinking I was dying) and realized that this was actually an anxiety attack, and could possibly be brought on by the pill. Since both attacks happened 1-2 hours after taking the pill... yeah. My doctor took me off Tri-Sprintec the next day, and I've been feeling SO much better, and it's been less than a week. Just goes to show that symptoms may not present themselves for months. If you feel like you're going crazy, it COULD be your pill! I've experienced a lot of stress in the past 6 months as well, which may have led to increases attacks (although I've never had anything like this before the pill). I'm still trying to figure out what to do now, however, as my husband and I won't be ready to start a family for a few years. I guess we'll figure it out as we go, and I will be talking to my doctor throughout the process.Read More Read Less

Though I'm sure it varies depending on your personal chemistry (as evidenced by other reviewers) I have not had any ill effects with this drug. It has been highly effective. I do take it regularly and have never missed a dose. I am very satisfied with it. I have been on this drug for nearly a year now and have no complaints.

Significantly reduced libido. Discomfort at orgasm. Not recommended. Be wary. In contrast, totally satisfactory experience with Tri-Nessa and Othro-tri-cyclen.

THIS MEDICATION SHOULD BE PULL OFF THE MARKET BECAUSE OF ALL THE HORRIBLE SIDE EFFECTS IT CAUSE!!!!!!!!!!!1 CRAMPS,YEAST INFECTIONS, RASH, MOOD SWINGS, WEIGHT GAIN AND ETC. PLEASE TAKE IT FROM SOMEONE WHO ONLY BEEN ON IT FOR SEVEN DAYS AND EXPERICENE ALL SIDE EFFECTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! DONT TAKE THIS BIRTH CONTROL

I have been on this generic brand pill for 10 days and have SEVERE lower back pain already and abdomnial cramping. I have dry mouth and dizziness and fatigue. I got a RED BUMPY RASH on my inner arms and behind my legs and after taking bendryl it's not as itchy now - but not going away. I also have some gross secretions and dark urine. I haven't noticed any mood swings yet. I am also experiencing some diarreah. I consider myself a very healthy active person, and these are all new symptoms that I have never experienced before. This pill has now raised some big red flags for me and I plan to stop taking them as soon as I finish this pack. Hope this helps you make a decision about whether or not to take it. If your insurance will allow, maybe you should try the BRAND NAME ORTHO TRI-CYCLEN, I hear it's much better with low to no side effects. Good luck. Read More Read Less

I have never had such mood swings before. I felt like I could bite someones head off so easily and this is not me!! I took this for 2 weeks and had problems from the start!! I finally had to quit taking it.

I have used it for 10 days and have a TERRIBLE rash! It's on my back as well as 3 brown spots, and rash spots on my face and other part of the back as well. I have been voracious, always eating and just not in a good mood. I got off immediately and will go back on yaz no matter how much it costs!

I was on cryselle for almost 3 years and i loved it, all my acne went away and i stayed thin but i couldnt afford it so i switched to this andits horrible PLEASE dont take this one ive only been on it for a week and a half and ive gained 10 lbs and have more acne than ever ..time to try aother.

I hate this medicine! It has caused the worst mood swings and depression. My acne has flared up and I feel like I'm going through puberty again!! My nose has started to bleed every morning, and I've never ever had a nose bleed! It makes me constantly hungry and irritable!

My acne has cleared up significantly, however, my depression has gotten worse. I'm also cramping all the time and I am nauseas in the morning. I've also gained a lot of weight since I started.