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I posted a question to anyone who used Tri-Sprintec before, but now it's been several months & I'd like to let everyone else know how it's worked for me! Tri-Sprintec has been the best birth control I've ever taken. I have been on other birth controls over ... more »
I posted a question to anyone who used Tri-Sprintec before, but now it's been several months & I'd like to let everyone else know how it's worked for me! Tri-Sprintec has been the best birth control I've ever taken. I have been on other birth controls over the years, and up to this point Yasmin was good but I still had some side effects. I've just started my fourth month on Tri-Sprintec, and I feel more like myself again. I don't have any crazy mood swings, my skin has cleared up, my periods are regular again & my appetite has gone back to normal. I recommend Tri-Sprintec to anyone who is looking for an affordable & reliable birth control (it's offered at the Wal-Mart pharmacy for $9 a month if you don't have insurance.)
Lazylady - Hi onesweetangel, im recently switching to trisprintec from tricyclen-lo. I read other postings on different websites regarding trisprintec and many say they've had horrible side effects! I'm a bit scared yet relieved to find a positive posting by you. Will I feel any major side effects as I make the switch from tricyclen lo to trisprintec in the first month or so? I will be calling my pharmacist soon but thought I might get your info on what you think I might expect from the pill. And I sure do hope that it will work wonders for me as it has for you!
thanks!!
Tnutammy - I have had really good success with Tri-Sprintec as well, and even prefer it to the brand name ortho tri-cyclen. I was on ortho for over a year when I had to switch to generics for financial reasons, and didn't notice much more than a little nausea (which happens whenever I start taking something new). After several months I switched pharmacies and had to start taking Trinessa. It was horrible! Even after 5 months I was still having crazy mood swings where I would be sitting at work and just burst out crying for no reason. I went back to the Tri-Sprintec and felt better after just the 1st pack. My advice would be to give it at least 3 months to see if the initial side effects wear off, because what works for one person might not work for everyone else. Still, I'm glad to finally see a review where someone else has positive things to say about it! I'm having a lot of trouble now finding an in-network pharmacy that can guarantee they will dispense tri-sprintec every time. I just can't chance getting stuck with Trinessa, so I will check with wal-mart. Thanks for the tip!
Aimeeb - hi everybody!! i am on my second month of sprintec and i am experiencing acne, breast swelling and tenderness, nausia, loss of appetite, back aches, spotting, headaches, and bloating. they all started about a week ago and my period is not supposed to start for another week. are these normal side effects, or am i pregnant? please help!!!!!
Goddess6699 - i have been on this for a four months and the last three have been the most horrible ever!!! im afraid i might be pregnant
Marjie4ever - i just started taking tri-sprintec tonight will be the third day taking it. i just had a bad expierence with avaine so i am hoping this works better for me. i do notice head aches and a lil neasea already, but that will happen with any birth control. i just hope i dont bleed for over a month like i did with avaine and that i dont become raging angry and cry and just have crazy emotions. i dont need that especially since like 2 months ago i had a miscarriage. anyways, that's all i had to say and i just hope this one works better for me!
Tipper1069 - Hello Ladies,
My name is Tiffany I just started taking Tri-Sprintec two days ago... I hope it works No one has anything really good to say about it until I found this site. I was on loestrin24 for 3 months and had breakthrough bleeding every single month while on this pill. Also, like many other woman My insurance changed and no longer pays for brand name drugs. So, this is $9 at Wal-Mart I'm really hoping this works... So, far this morning I have had no side effects and feel wonderful. I will post back soon to keep you updated.
Good Luck to All
-Tiff
Shopgirl15 - I have been on Tri-Sprintec for over a year now. I orginally refused to take the generic and paid extra for the Ortho Tri-cyclen. I had heard awful things about the generic versions. However, my husband is in med school and we have to save all the pennies we can, so I switched to the generic last year. I didn't notice any difference at all. My periods are still like clockwork - to the hour. My skin didn't breakout and I didn't gain any weight. Perhaps one difference is that I'm a little more emotional on the generic. The first week of a new pack is usually the worst and it just kind of puts me in a mood that I just can't seem to shake. However, it's really not that bad and definitely worth it to save the money. Most insurance companies does not cover Ortho Tri-cylen brand name, so it's a savings of $50/month usually to go with the generic. I would definitely recommend going that route! Hope that helps!
Desperatefor3 - Hello, I was on Depo for five years then wanted to get pregnant. I have been off Depo for two and a half years and just found out that I can't get pregnant. The Depo stopped production of my estrogen, so I am not ovulating or having periods. My Dr. put me on Tri-Sprintec to start my periods and hopefully start me ovulating again. I have been taking it for three weeks and so far...no side-effects at all. Which is good, for me. Hope it stays that way. And, the price is not bad either. I also only pay $9 at Walmart. Glad to see other people with positive things to say.
Sra_jdth - Thats great!!! Im glad to hear that this med is actually working Im about to start taking it today and i was a lil worried because i just got off the Nuva-ring and it has been the worst year ever... I have alot of crazy mood swings and my face breaks out (which in all my twenty-three years I never broke out). Im glad to know that this med will help all that cause its wrecking my social life for the two weeks my menstrual cycle begins...THANKS
Tipper1069 - Well, My first 3 weeks have been pretty good. I do have a little acne but, nothing major. It's monday and I hope I start maybe wed or thurs. Anyways, I'm glad to see more people are using it and are having a good run...
Thanks,
Tiff
Stars - I just started taking Tri Sprintec this week, I'm on my 7th day. This is my first time taking oral contraceptives and they were prescribed mainly for my acne. So far I've really only had a little bit of nausea but it does not occur if I eat something beforehand. Also, I've been experiencing some blurred vision while wearing my contacts. Apparently this is one of the side effects and I am going to call my eye doctor about it, but I was wondering if this has happened to anyone else?
Thanks!
Sammm4888 - I was just prescribed this birth control and I'm waiting for my period to start so I can start taking it the sunday after. I'm really nervous because I've been hearing really bad things about it. I hope things turn out better for me. I was also wondering when I start taking it how long do I have to keep using another form of birth control?
Aminlthilquessir - I just got Tri-Sprintec too. I hope I don't get any bad side effects. Did anyone experience weight gain?
Anfon81 - I've been taking Tri-sprintec for the last 3 months and I have notice weight gain to be exact 10lbs. I'm very active and I haven't changed my diet so it's very fustrating to see the scale go up. Two weeks ago, i started to feel nausious and now my breast are tender. Afraid I was pregnant, I took a home pregnacy test and it was negative, phew. i just hope i stop feeling sick like this
Misskris - I've been using Tri-Sprintec for a couple years now and I haven't had any bad side effects. My period comes the same time every month, my acne has cleared up, and I don't have too bad of mood swings. My main concern with any BC is blood clots. Has anyone had any blood clots using Tri-Sprintec?
Babeekakess - I've been taking tri sprintec for about two and a half weeks... but i didnt use another type of birth control and i had an accident (uh oh) on the last pill of my second week... should i be worried?
Heyitsme333 - I used to take Tri-Sprintec very regularly for months... stopped for a year... and now I'm back on it. It's worked really great for me. No weight gain, my face is more clear, regular periods, etc. The only thing I've really noticed is having tender breasts sometimes, but it's not a big deal at all. I don't know why Tri-Sprintec has gotten some bad reviews; everyone I know that has used it hasn't had any problems.
Jenny123 - I have been using tri-sprintec for around 8 months now. Sometimes I notice breast tenderness and cramps, hunger like crazy, and moodiness. Now I am starting my period lightly a week befor I am suppose to? Anyone had these affects? When I was on the ortho try orig I experienced some of the same issues except I was never hungry. I have also gained 15lbs in the last 8 months because this pill makes me so hungry. Thoughts are absolutely welcome. Thanks!!
Mk3acurran - Hello,
I am 28 yrs old and have been taking tri-sprintec for about a year. Its a good pill, but don't be late on taking it or it will set you in to an early period. I also was doing something and I needed to put my period off for a week, so I keeped talking my pill and at the end of my period week I started it anyway, so i was on it for over a week when it stated. My Doc office told me not to do that again. The pill is not good for that. But over all if you take it when your suppost to then its good. I have 3 girls and didn't want anymore kids, and I haven't had any suprise from it. Thanks, Kriston
Wsfhubbard - I've been taking OrthoTricyclen Lo for just over 2 years. When I turned in my new prescription for OrthoTricyclen Lo at Walmart Pharmacy, they gave me Tri-Sprintec instead. I'm kind of freaking out that it's not as good as my OrthoTricyclen Lo. Glad to see some good reviews on it. I'll take my first one tonight & hopefully it'll be an easy transition for me. If it works seamlessly, it's absolutely a bargain at $9 rather than the $40 I was used to paying with my health insurance. I'll post again in a few weeks with any additional comments or concerns that I have. Thanks to all of the women who have already posted with their positive comments. Gives me encouragement that I need right now.
Adora82 - Hi everyone! I'm in the same situation as the last girl who posted
Ordered Ortho tri cyclen lo from CVS and they gave me tri sprintec instead
read a bunch of scary reviews but then again usually the only people that type up reviews are always ones with negative experience
i'm hoping this pill doesn't turn me crazy and bloated with weight gain >.<
I'll save this website and post again in a few weeks.
Wsfhubbard - It has been nearly 3 weeks since I started taking the Tri-Sprintec. I was so worried about the transition that I called my OB/GYN's nurse before I would take it. She assured me it is the exact same thing except costs less & different packaging. I've got to agree. I haven't had any weight gain, mood swings, acne or any other side effect. I would definitely recommend Tri-Sprintec if someone was taking the OrthoTricyclen Lo without any problems. I can honestly say that I'll be thrilled to pick up my monthly prescription now.....$9 vs. $40. Huge savings & still have the same results. Fantastic!!!!
Nursekathy87 - wsfhubbard,
I just want to let you know that Tri-Sprintec is not a generic for ortho tri cyclen LO. Ortho tri cyclen LO does not have a generic, which means that they gave you the wrong medication.
Just to put you on the right path...Tri-Sprintec is the generic for Ortho Tri Cyclen which has higher level of hormone then the LO.
Lynneduh - After taking Yaz for so many months & no longer being able to afford it (without insurance it was like 58 bucks!), I asked my doctor if I could switch to Odessa, the generic of Yasmin. I went to pick it up & it was $52!!! So the pharmacist gave me their cheap Drug List (Walmart) & I guess my only option is this Tri-Sprintec. I found about 13 scary sites with all negative things to say, & then I came across this one. I'm not so terrified to start taking it now. The BC is absolutely necessary, & without Insurance, I was about to go to Planned Parenthood & get me some free Yaz. If I'm in the percentage of people who hate this BC, that's exactly what I'll be doing.
Thanks for your positive input!
Lynne
Mariacabalo - I have been having between period bleeding, extreme breast pain, major major dry skin, and acne, soreness in area, and mood swings. I have never been on BC before and I dont think i am supposed to feel this way...
Apf57312 - I have never taken BC before and I am starting my 3rd pack and my periods are much lighter and less than 7 days but I am experiencing breast tenderness, and my right leg feels like it's asleep has anyone else experienced any leg pain
Nursenikki - Hey, about the leg pain, be very careful, because that is a sign of a blood clot. Some other signs ladies.... (I'm a nurse) trouble breathing, leg pain, most of the time leg clots happen in the calf, so if you experience any swelling, warmth or pain without relief of tylenol CALL YOUR DOCTOR!
Moody15 - I was on tri-sprintec for about 3 years, now I just switched to regular sprintec and I have been having CRAZY mood swings. I don't even feel like myself. My boyfriend and I have been fighting over stupid little stuff and we've never fought. It's horrible. I feel like I should switch back to tri-sprintec. At least on the tri-sprintec, I was only emotional the week before my period. I'm on my 2nd pack of sprintec and I'm still an emotional wreck everyday. Anyone else ever switch between tri and regular sprintec?
Sarahsuffocation - Hey im sarah and this is my first time ever taking birth control. My doctor perscribed it to me becuase I was having very bad spotting (before I even started taking the pill). I've been on it about 2 months now and I am almost on the week of the sugar pill on the second pack. I've had very very very severe spotting in between. Ever sense my last period i've been bleeding ever sense. My friend told me that I should wait until my 3rd pack but im kind of nervous 2. What should I do? Is this just a side effect cause my body isn't used to BC? I haven't had any other side effects except for a little bit of acne but that's normal.
Kissesxoxo - I just started this pack last night, this is my first time ever taking birth control, and im freaking out! I am overall healthy, never had any medical issues, or acne, great periods...Im scared that it might have reverse effects.....hopefully itll be great for me, ill check up again in a few mos. and to let you know how im doing.
Thanks
Morefunthantoast - I've started my first pack of Tri-Sprintec just about 4 days ago. I've been feeling nauseous and dizzy for whole days. Not to the point where I'd throw up but I'm definitely not in a good mood to do much of anything else. I've also had acne problems before and only recently did they clear after taking anti-biotics. I hope the BC doesnt make them come back...
Aholler - I was taking Tri-Spintec for two months and I was just a sob story all the time. I think it caused some minor depression. It made my relationship with my boyfriend difficult and I eventually got sick of it and switched. I am not on Sprintec and hoping it is different than Tri-Sprintec. It is what my gynocologist refered though. Some side affects I experienced on Tri-Sprintec was weight gain, dizziness, and extreme emotional distress. There was no price difference between Tri-Sprintec and Sprintec, both are 9 bucks at Walmart.
Today is my first day on Sprintec and the only thing I have experiences is dizzyness.
Aholler - This is now my second post while taking Sprintec instead of Tri-Sprintec. I have noticed that ALL the emotional responses to everything have decreased. I am not sad anymore or depressed at all! Sprintec is working for me so far! I am a little worried about sex though because when you switch birth control you should generally wait a bit for the pill to 'get used to' being in your system and become fully effective. My gynocologist did not tell me to use a second kind of birth control such as condoms. Right now me and my boyfriend are using the 'pull out' method because I didn't miss any days between switching between Tri-sprintec and Sprintec and my gynocologist did not say anything about it. I am going to call them back once the office opens to double check about using condoms or another type of birth control and making sure if switching doesn't increase any chances of pregnancy.
On Sprintec I haven't noticed any side affects other than being back to myself and not a sob story anymore!!!
Kelta - Well i've been takin trisprintec for 3 days now and I haven't experienced anything at all..All I really want from the pill is to get my period every month and to gaint about 30 pounds caue im too skinny and im only 15. Well hopefully I get what I want.
Aneshia17 - ive been taking the trisprintec pill for a week now and it has been amazing.
ive never take bc before but i hardly noticed a difference besides alittle emotional that normal, dizzyness that isn't bad, appetite change thats no big deal either. i really do like it.
Itsallgood - I have been taking regular Sprintec for about 6 months now and im switching to Tri Sprintec in a week after i get my period because i have been having the worst acne EVER since being on the regular Sprintec plus reallllly bad bloating. I didnt gain any weight on it, but i have been trying to lose a few pounds and it is nearly impossible. I used to take Ortho tricyclen LO and never had a problem with it so thats why im going to try its generic Tri Sprintec. I just picked Sprintec because it's only $9 at walmart and it was the first one i saw on the list. In my 5 years of taking BC i have never had trouble with any kind (I have taken 5-6 different kinds) so i never thought any kind would have bad side effects on me. So hopefully the Tri Sprintec will work better for me. Just remember that everyones body is different, so its hard to judge what will happen to you based on someone elses experiences..
Hjg2001 - I am taking tri sprintec for the first time tomorrow, I am a 24 year old female and have never been on BC. The main reason I am getting on it is to clear my acne and help with my brutal periods. I am a little uneasy on taking it after all the negative posts, but I just keep in the back of my mind that everyone will react differently! I will update in a few weeks how it works! For the people that said it did clear up their acne, how long did it take before you saw a difference?
Tropical826 - i took tri-sprintec for the first time last night and I have never been on birth control before. When i woke up today i threw up a little bit and felt nauseous, I also had really bad heart burn. I don't know if it is from the pill or something else, because I have only taken it once and it hasn't even been 24 hrs yet since I took it, but I hope it doesn't get worse and I am not experiencing side effects, just simply not feeling well. I will check back in a couple of days to let you know how it;s going
Caliny - I am starting tri-sprintec this Friday...and I am scared..I was on the patch- ortho evra for over 3 years..loved it had no side effects but my new Gyno insisted I get off the patch. She put me on the generic version of Ocella..I tried it for 3 months; HATE It! I broke out, which I never had a pimple as a kid, bloated all the time, mood swings, crying, leg pain, short of breath, sweating, the list goes on and on. So I am hoping tri-sprintec works for me because I can only afford generic medication for now. Thank you everyone for your comments...makes me feel better about starting this new BC.
Mcmeggo - Hi, I have also checked out a few websites that seem to have nothing but negative reviews. I just saw my gyno recently and told him that I am thinking about having sex for the first time. He told me of several options, but I chose Tri-Sprintec because it is inexpensive. I am about to start using this entirely for the purpose of preventing pregnancy, and I am wondering if there is an alternative with fewer side effects? Mainly I am worried about nausea and vomiting... I personally freak out when that happens to me, and I cannot function. I have also had slight depression recently, and I heard that Tri-Sprintec really messes with your emotions. Ahhh I'm so nervous. I guess you don't know until you try it, though. Good luck to everyone else who's taking it, too.
Classified - I'm just about to switch from Yaz to Tri Sprintec (I refuse to pay $60 for a stupid pill to regulat a period) and after reading all of these posts I'm terrified. Is there any side effect difference between Tri Sprintec and just Sprintec?
Summer03 - I have been using Tri Sprintec for the past 4 months and completely love it!!! Before trying it, i googled the birth control and was extremely nervous considering all the negative reviews, but I decided to give it a shot since I was currently out of my "Trivora" birth control. Reading that Wal-Mart sold the medication for only $9 was very appealing to me since I was being charged over $25 a month for the Trivora from Walgreens!
To my extreme delight I was thrilled with the benefits of Tri Sprintec. NOT ONLY is my skin beautifully clear and smooth, my periods are short, and I don't experience any harsh cramping and other unpleasant PMS symptoms.
In response to all the comments regarding the following: Weight gain, Mood swings, Low energy levels.... and so on... Ladies, please examine your diet. Sure, birth control might interfere with your normal hormone levels... but in reality it is attempting to balance them. Before you bash any type of birth control please evaluate your nutrition, amount of sleep you get each night, and any other unfavorable "side effects" you are experiencing. Your unhealthy lifestyle might be causing it... not the birth control.
I completely recommend Tri Sprintec.
Lorena5 - I have been taking tri-sprintec for about 4 months now and have had mostly a positive experience with it. I honestly think all of our bodies react different to different drugs. I did forget to take my pill on sunday (the day after my period ended) and I was wondering when it would be safe to fave sex without protection again. Thoughts?
Tati357 - Hey! I'm a little scared because just like everyone has pointed out I have only found negative things about it. Not to mention this is going to be my first time taking any type of birth control. I am just waiting for my period (lord knows when that's going to be; very unpredictable). Hopefully I won't experience too many bad symptoms. I'll defenetly get back after about a week of being on it.
Renee24 - I have been on Trinessa for five days now after switching from Tri Sprintec (because the pharmacy didn't have it) and my side effects are horrible. On Trinessa I started my period two weeks earlier than I was suppose to. I am angry and moody, I have had migraine headaches everyday, I am bloated, and I have almost no energy.
I called my pharmacy today to switch back to Tri Sprintec. I never knew how good it was until I experienced trinessa.
Sdfghjkl - hi, ive been on tri-sprintec for about 9 months now. and it has worked great for me. this is the 1st birth control i have been on so i cant really compair. But I have had no problems with it. The 1st month i experianced a little iching and mood swings, but the dr said to give it a month or so for my body to get use to it. And that went away after I had my 1st period on it. everything is going great :)
Tati357 - I am happy to say that I have been on it for 2 weeks. I have just started on the 3rd. I do not have any side effects, not even any spotting. I don't expect getting my period since I started with the quick-start method. I do. however, have a decrease in appetite. I have actually lost about 4 pounds. And weight gain was my biggest fear since I'm not exactly skinny ;) Other than that I am doing very well, and feel pretty good. Hope this helps anyone. I know I was freaked out on starting it.
Decokline - Hello. Please help. I was on Orth Tri Cyclen 28 and was given the generic Sprintec 28 and am terrified to switch. Has anyone made the switch and had positive results?
Kellyh1302 - I've made the switch, I'm currently at the end of my first month. I used to be on Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo, for about 2 years and switched for financial reasons. WOW what a difference! I used to have crazy, insane mood swings that my friends and coworkers could notice and they've basically gone away since I've switched. I highly recommend this product, I've felt fantastic for the past month. No side effects like nausea or headaches either.
Mymammoth - I've been on Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo for almost 4 years and was getting them from Planned Parenthood for free. However I now have a well-paying job and no longer qualify to get OTC Lo from PP. I went through my health insurance and found that the pharmacy price was $40/month for the pack. I decided to give Tri-Sprintec a shot since it was only $9. My doctor told me it was almost the same as OTC lo except for the estrogen amounts. I had read mostly bad reviews about Tri-Sprintec but thought I would have a better chance of handling it because of my fitness level (-I am a very active female who goes to the strength trains 4x's a week for 2 hours each, and I play hockey). This week was my first week taking it and I had to stop as of last night (Day 5). The first few days, I was okay and only had slight dizziness at work. On Day 5 and most of today (Day 6) I have experienced rapid heartbeat, extreme migraines, nausea, sharp chest and abdominal pain, extreme moodiness, insomnia, and severe shaking/hunger as if I haven't eaten in days! I called my doctor right away and I'm immediately back on OTC Lo. I was hoping to save money and use Tri-Sprintec, but the $31 I could was not worth what I went through the last couple of days. The weird part was it made me very hungry and shaky and I have never eaten out of control like this. Trying to save $31 by being on Tri-Sprintec, I would've easily spent this savings on food, so it's not really saving! I rarely get sick, and this pill took me down so fast the last 24 hours to the point where I was in bed from being so sick and in pain- I think I'd rather have severe stomach flu! I'm sure this pill works for some people, but it seems based on the reviews it seems the negative outweighs the positive. If cost is a factor, try it and see if it works for you. But if you start experiencing what I experienced- STOP IT right away and call your doctor and get on something else!
Jen8844 - I started taking tri-sprintec this month and I have had two periods this month. This has never happend to me and I feel like I have lost my sex drive. The only thing that I can think of from doing this to me is this birth control.
Pill_awareness - ****Are you having severe headaches, vision problems, dizziness, ear pain, nausea?? If so, you may be experiencing what my daughter did. Please, please seek immediate treatment from your physician and request a CT or MRI. This is the only way to detect blood clots. Unfortunately, my daughter did not have that chance. She was 18 years old. I do NOT want to scare anyone! I want to raise awareness of the side effects and prevent any of you going through what my daughter did. Listen to your body and go with your gut. If something doesn't feel right, you need to get checked out. You may need to be very persistent with your doctors too. Don't give up & give in to them. If you are having any of the side effects I listed above daily, you need to follow-up with your physician immediately!!****
Ddorra - Well I started taking Tri-Sprintec 5 days ago and it has been an absolute nightmare for me. I have not been on BC in at least two years, before I was on ortho tri cyclen and never had one side effect. Now, that I have started this new BC, I have had severe cramping (like I'm on my period), headaches, intense nausea, hot flashes (like I'm in menopause), mood changes, lack of energy and bloating. I run 2.5 miles everyday and I am a very energetic person, now I can barely get out of the bed. Stopping the pill today to figure out another form of contraception.
Crl22 - I've taken tri-sprintec for about 6months now. At first i was on Yaz (my1st time taking BC ever) and i had the worst experience. first of all it was pricey, i had the worst body acne (never had acne before), the skin on my face was dry,patchy, and had dark splotches on my chin and neck. I had cramps in my legs 2 or3 times a night, that was the worst feeling i wanted to chop my legs off. i had to call off from work because the cramps were THAT bad. they usually say that you should give BC about 3months to settle in but about the 4 month it just got worst. I ended up switching to tri-sprintec which pretty much reversed all the side effects that i had. My skin is back to normal. i still get slight leg cramps, not intense, and not that often. At the beginning of every pack i experience nausea and dizziness, but its gone by the 2nd week. other than that im fine with tri-sprintec
Diva1 - I have just gotten a prescription for Tri-Sprintec. I have read some awful things about it. Also, my doctor told me to start it NOW even though I am not on my period. I just had a miscarriage a week ago. Will starting this now have any negative affects? What do I need to know about starting it now? I really want the protection but don't want to go through irregular cycles because of starting it before my next period. Also, due to miscarriage it could take 4-6 weeks for my normal cycle to resume anyway...any advice or guidance?
Sciyagirl - This is really not for everyone. I have been on yasmin, ortho-tri-cyclyn, and various other birth controls because I have chronic ovarian cysts. I have only taken this product for nine days and refuse to take it, this can result in hospitalization because of a cyst bursting but i do not care!!! I have the worst headaches, stomach pain, nausea, cramps, and spotting I have ever had to the point that I ball up and cry for hours. My mother in a Nurse practitioner and said that generic brands of medication are very controversial. I am glad to hear that other people did well on it but it has made me more than uncomfortable.
Tarat297 - Ive been on Ortho tricyclen-lo for 5 years. Ive never had any problems with it, it just was getting too expensive. So I just recently purchased the Tri Sprintec. I am supposed to start taking it tomorrow, however with all the bad reviews ive seen I'm a bit hesitant. I hope it works out for me...
Blinkxme2 - I've been on tri-sprintec for a week and three days and my boobs hurt like hell and i eat like crazy and it has made my depression worse. Until i talk to a doctor i will continue taking it...but i dont recommend this type of birth control.
Kandi125 - Took Tri Sprintec for 5 month at first it was ok. Towards the end I gained 10lbs, was hungry all the time, got 2 UTIs, extreme nausea all day to the point of throwing up. So I stopped taking it and 2 days later got my period for the 2nd time this months. So I was freaking out that I could be pregnant.
Had an appt with a doctor. I was not pregnant but the estrogen in the pill made me throw up and it also made things dry down there so it's easly irritated and causes a UTI.
So I am done with birth control pills. Men dont like condoms because they are uncomfortable. Condoms dont make them gain weight or throw up. Its dicomfort not pain. Birth control pills are not necessary. It's not a pill for high blood pressure or kidney failure. So why put yourself through that? Condoms it is from now on. If we get pregnant we'll get pregnant, it wouldn't be the end of world :)
Courtmcg - I started on Ortho Tri Cyclen lo 4 1/2 years ago. About 3 months ago I went in to get my Ortho and was suddenly surprised by the low $7 charge since normally I pay $50(wonderful insurance). I was paying for the generic form(Tri-Sprintec) and for $7 I was all about it! Since taking it the only main side effect is HORRIBLE acne. I am 26 years old and have never experienced acne before. My general doc told me to finish out the month and switch back to Ortho. He wrote a letter to my insurance company explaining his concerns for my acne and asked them to cover the cost of not only Ortho Tri Cyclen lo but Doxocycline and Defferin. Two medications that he prescribed in hopes to clear my face. I have experienced larger ta-ta's too. Not that I'll complain about that one though. I've been an A my entire life....
Ad223 - I have been taking tri sprintec for 3 years now. It is the first and only birth control that I have taken and it has worked great for me up until now. In the beginning I didn't experience any side effects and it actually helped clear up the little bit of acne I did have. Suddenly, in the past week or so, I have been experiencing nausea, extreme fatigue, hunger, weight gain, and mild headaches. I can't figure out why it would work so well for 3 years and then suddenly cause me to experience side effects. Any ideas?
Sammib04 - I just started taking tri-sprintec almost a month ago, my dr told me to start it, and I didn't have my period, i'm on the last week of the pill, and I still have not had my period. In the middle of the month, I had an accident..oops. This pill has given me headaches all the time, which I use to never get and made me have crazy mood swings. My old bc was loestrin, and that was fine. I was freaking thinking maybe I could be pregnant, but its only been two weeks since the last time I had unprotected sex, its way too soon for all these crazy signs, that I have expierenced the whole month! I don't know what to do!
Marti_cohn - I have been using Tri_Sprintec for a few months now to see if it would help clear up my acne. In this regard it has worked wonders, however I am experiencing some side effects that are not listed in the Rx description. In particular I have been experiencing a reduction in libido and my testicles seem to be getting smaller. Has anyone else experienced these side effects?
Ttccortni - after going to the doctor in hopes for getting something to help me get pregnant ( i'm very irregular), the doctor put me on one month of ortho tri cyclen and then five months of the generic. she said that this should regulate me to where i can conceive. I don't want to waste my time if its not going to work; did it work for anyone else or should i just quit the birth control and hope i get pregnant on my own? HELP.
Blondiebear - Im 16 and just started taking tri sprintec two weeks ago so i dont get pregnant... after reading all of this i am scared to death. is there anyone of my age on here tht could tell me how it worked for them? im mainly worried about my skin and weight gain.. so far everything has been normal except for nausea and i feel a little bit more hungry. i havent had my period since december 15 nd was wonderin if it was from the pill or maybe im already pregnant? any advice or help here?
Mrstroud - I started taking birth control 6 months ago. I was prescribed for Ortho tri cyclen and took it for a month, but when I started picking it up from the pharmacy they'd give me tri-sprintec, the generic version. It took about 3 months but on tri-sprintec my period became a regular 28 day cycle (I used to be on a 30 day cycle). Other than that I noticed no real side effects, except a slightly lower libido. However, this month my pharmacy didn't have tri-sprintec so they gave me the Ortho tri cyclen. I'm only 2 days into the pack and I feel very tense, emotional, and almost depressed. My husband said the first month I was on BC (when I was on the ortho tri cyclen) I was very emotional and he was scared I'd be that way for a while. I'd definitely recomend tri-sprintec over ortho tri cyclen....
Scorl - I have now been on tri-Sprintec since June 2008 (a year and a half) and my periods are regulated to the day-morning in fact! I feel great, no weight gain (I don't count 5 lbs). The only issue I seem to blame on this b.c is itching near the end of my pack right before I get my period-right before I start the sugar pills. I need to know if anyone else experiences this. It's not yeast infection symptoms, just slight dull annoying itching. Your feedback is appreciated.
Lovelygirl - Hi everyone I am 26 an been on bc for about 10 years an have no kids. I started with depo shot for 2 years but got off that cuz I had a 2 month period it was horrible. Since then been on bc pills except last year had nuva ring but no sex drive with it so since December been on tri sprintec. It has cleared my skin an no problems with it except I kinda spot or start my period about a week before I supposed to an it last til about middle of sugar pills. Dr said I could get mirena an I would spot for awhile an then maybe no periods. I think it has same hormone as depo but I was a teenager then an thought maybe my body has changed. Anyone switched from tri sprintec to mirena? Please give me some input...I've read alot of bad comments about mirena but I know everyone reacts different.
Lovelygirl - Forgot to say I take tri sprintec exact same time every day! So thts not causing the spotting.
Theskyispink - I was on Tri-lo-sprintec for 4 months...It was horrible, I spotted all the time and had VERY HEAVY bleeding two week full weeks out of each month. I had SEVERE headaches,nuasea,mood swings, bloating and just felt really SICK all the time.
I switched to Tri-sprintec last month and LOVE it....I've had very LITTLE side effects if any at all. I feel GREAT and really wish that I had just taken Tri-sprintec to begin with. I Would recomend it in a heart beat..Life is so much easier now!
Ccurrie4 - This is my first time ever taking Tri-Sprintec and actually its my first time ever taking BC. Im on week 3 and i have to say i absolutley love it. I dnt really feel any different. The first week though i was kinda moody, but i got over that. I'm just kinda scared about having my first period with it. My doctor told me to start taking it the first day of my period, so i did. Well my period lasted 8 days, my periods always only lasted about 4 or 5. So i'm freaking out cuz i dnt know whats gonna happen this time. any one else experience this
Alw1 - My pharmacy told me Tri-Sprintec Lo is discontinued-something to do with a patent. Does anyone know anything about this?
Melissapezam - I've been on tri-sprintec for about a week, and the only complaints I can make is some headaches, breast tenderness, and a little bit of nausea (which happens since I'm still getting used to the medication). I'm just a little nervous because I had read many negative reviews on this BC. But from what I'm reading on here, it's mostly positive, and I'm curious to see how this form of "Ortho tri-cyclin Lo" works for me. I never had any problems with the Ortho, but like everyone else my insurance does not cover the Ortho, so they told me that the Tri-Sprintec was the generic version of the Ortho. No mood swings, which is good. I just hope the headaches go away.
Ashley_lynn - Hello ladies! I was on Yasmin for over a year and it was amazing. It cleared up my acne and I literally never worried that I was going to wake up with a new surprise on my face which was an amazing feeling. About two months ago, it went up in price from $40 to $75 a month. I thought $40 was crazy and now that it was $75 - forget it. I asked my doctor and a pharmacist to recommend something that was good for acne. They recommened Tri-Sprintec and I read all the reviews online to see what people think and they were all negative but I decided to try anyway because everyone's experience is different. I am currently on my second pack. The first month was crazy. The first couple weeks were fine but the during the third week, I gradually started breaking out. I had crazy mood swings during the week of my period but my mood is fine now. Let's hope it doesn't happen again! My poor boyfriend! I still have been breaking out but I heard that I should give the pill about 3-4 months to let my body get use to it so hopefully it clears up. I don't understand why a pill that is known to clear skin would make it break out so time will tell. For anyone who broke out at first, how long did it take to clear up?! Thank-you!
Keikulove - I've been on Tri-Sprintec for nearly three years now, and never had any side effects. No weight gain, no emotional issues, nothing. It cleared up my acne (though it was very mild to begin with), made my periods come like clockwork, and made my periods shorter and lighter! I would definitely recommend it to anyone who is going to go on the birth control pill. I'm about to talk to my doctor about getting an IUD, though, but that's because I can never remember to take my pill at the same exact time every day, despite having an alarm set to tell me to take it.
Trisprintusr - I started Tri-sprintec 3 days ago. I'm not quite sure how i feel about it yet since it is my first time using birth control. I was supposed to start my period this week so when i started on saturday, i took my first pill sunday. Since then my period just stopped. I kind of panicked because i have never had a 1.5 day period before, so i took a pregnancy test and it read negative. Could this be due to the BC?? Anyway, other than that I've been fine though. Maybe a little more emotional than usual and a slight loss of appetite. I love that its inexpensive though. One other thing...one the second day when my period just didnt happen, my guy used the pull out method for about a minute. Im only 3 days into my pill, but i'm supposedly supposed to be on my period, AND he's always been super careful when "accidents" like that happen....should i worry about being pregnant? I'm glad i'm finally on BC because these stupid mistakes are stressful :-P Thanks!!
Honeybunn757 - Hi everyone! I started taking Tri-Sprintec October of 2008, so I have been on it for a year and 6 months. When I was 17 yrs old when my period stopped for 9 months, I wasnt pregnant because I was a virgin so that inspired me to get on birth control. My doctor put me on Trinessa, but a few months ago they changed it to Tri-sprintec. I think Tri-Sprintec is a great birth control. The only problem I have with it is that I start my period late, when I get to the white pills Im suppose to start that Sunday, I start Friday and dont end until next Wednesday or Thursday of my week 1 blue pills. Thats the only problem I have with it. It seems to me that my sex drive is amazing! I dont think I will never loose that with a Fiance like mines..lol but we do argue alot maybe thats because my man is stubborn and hard headed but hey hes a man! I have pur on alittle weight, not so much of the pills, but I think it has alot to deal with the happiness I have in my relationship and my eating habits. Overall Tri-Spintec is good. I do skip days but I have never missed no more than 2 days, so take them everyday. But I have a question, will Tri-Sprintec cause cancer? And I heard you should take breaks in between years to give your body a rest to prevent cancer, is that true? Tri-Sprintec is great, and Im not pregnant yet. :)
Jesse_march - I'm awake AGAIN at 4am so I thought I'd do some online research to see what's going on and it looks like I'm not the only who who's experienced the side effects I'm having. Btw, is anyone else experiencing insomnia?
It's so awful being a woman sometimes! After reading all this it made me realize I'm definitely NOT OK, but at least I know it's not just me. I'm going to call my doc and talk to my pharmacist to see what can be done. They originally had me on Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo and I'm wondering if that's where the side effects I'm having are coming from, because it takes at least a month to get into your system and I've only been on the new one they gave me, Tri-Sprintect, for 5 days. I guess I want to know if I should stick it out until the end of the month? I've been moody and irritable, I'll cry for no reason, I can't sleep but then I'm tired all day. I've also experienced headaches, dizziness and my last period lasted 7-10 days (normally I only have it for 3 days!). If all else fails, I'm going back on the Nuva Ring. It may be more expensive, but at least I felt normal.
Achambers528 - I have been on BC since I was 13, to regulate my HORRIBLE periods. I'm now 22 and have been on Tri-Nessa or Tri-Sprintec (both the generic for Otho Tri-cyclen) for nearly 10 years. I LOVE Tri-Sprintec. All of you who just started and don't feel normal, don't give up! It should get better. Everyone is different though, just remember that. I recently switched to Ortho Tri-cyclen (not generic) because my insurance decided to make it cheaper for the non-generic (strange, not sure why). Anyway, since switching FROM generic, I have a lot of nausea, ear pain, mild headaches, depression, and weight gain. From reading the other posts, it sounds like these things are normal for a switch between pills... I'm surprised it's happening between a switch from non-generic to generic though. Plus, I've been using Ortho for almost 4 months now. I'm considering switching back to Tri-Sprintec and I definitely will if things don't get better in the next 2 months!
Sweetfire86 - i just started tri-sprintec. im on my first month-should be starting my period tomorrow but i started thursday. now i completely understand that its going to take a few months to regulate my period with the pills and that is fine. my problem is that ive been on the shot and other kinds of bc pills and never felt as i do now. im having only a few breakouts but its pretty much normal and nothing to horrible. but ive been super sick-ive had headaches...my breasts are soooo sore. and the other night at work i was holding it thinking no one was looking but one of my male co workers caught me and laughed which made me cry. and for a girl im pretty damn tough-i never cry. in the past 3 days ive cried more than i have in like 2 years. my cramps are bad and ive gained about 7 pounds in the last month. ive had dizziness and depression. all i wanna do is crawl in a hole. is there a such thing as maybe a birth control pill can be to strong for you? or is it you just have to find the one thats right for you? are these side effects going to get better or stay the same? im so unhappy and before trisprintec i had none of this.
Angie4108 - I also tried Tri-Sprintec for acne and to control my hormones. I was 38 at the time but assured that it was safe as I am not a smoker and no previous health problems. I took it for one month and drove to Vegas for vacation. On the way back I had a bllod clot go to my lung. I felt like I was dying right in front of my children. It was the scariest thing I have ever felt. It has been 7 months since and I have been on coumadin for 6 months and my body is completely different. I still feel anxiety, heart palpitations, dizziness, headaches, neck pains and leg cramps. I am still trying to get back to normal. I now am afraid to take any medication at all.
Tajade - Hi I am currently going off of Tri-Sprintec and discussing other options with my OB/gyn. I used to to take ortho-tricyclen in the past with no noticeable side effects. I went on Tri-Sprintec after having my second daughter. I noticed weight gain and appetite changes; nausea which was pretty bad - felt sick to stomach often; headaches. The biggest problem for me was moodiness and mood swings. I can't underestimate the effect of mood swings from this pill - I felt seriously depressed, at some points even suicidal. I do not have a history of feeling this way on birth control. My fiance was shocked at my change of mood. I was considering seeing a physician for depression and medications because the mood problem was really interfering with my job, activities of daily living, etc.
I decided to go off the pill myself and skipped one month of using it. Immediately I feel completely like myself again!! I can't stress the marked difference. No more nausea/sickness, headaches, or mood swings. The "depression' I experienced on the pill is totally gone. I feel so relieved now.
I questioned my OB/gyn today about the side effects and what I experienced, and she agreed that these are VERY possibly the side effects of Tri-Sprintec. While she said everyone reacts to the pill in different ways (not bad for everyone, not good for everyone) in my case, Tri-Sprintec was a terrible choice. I would never use it again. I'm definitely going with another option personally.
I just hope this post helps anyone who may be experiening the same problems/side effects, especially the moodiness or depression. Depression is no joke.
Mary0897 - I'm 25 and was originally on Ortho Lo and loved it, but because of prices(my insurance won't pay for bc?!), I switched to the generic Tri-Sprintec. I am now on month four and this is what I've noticed so far: Yes, my skin stays a lot clearer for longer periods of time, except I might have a small break out the week before my sugar pills (no biggie). I have not noticed any type of weight gain or loss. BUT I am an emotional wreck for a few days when I start my first week. Once that first week is over with I go back to normal, but I haven't decided if it's worth it. I have always been emotionally stable and able to control most emotions, but for that one week I am up and down like a roller coaster. I get extremely angry and stressed out over things that are no big deal and then feel bad later on for overreacting. I miss my old self and try to control it, but I still end up feeling like I want to crawl out of my skin. Wish I had better news to share!
Gymnast - I am about to make the switch from Ortho Lo to Tri-Sprintec due to financial reasons. I never took my last week of my "sugar pills" on my Ortho, I was told you don't need to take them is it important. Should I take the 4th week "white" pills on my new Tri-Sprintec. It says there is no hormones in them. If anyone knows please chime in! :)
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Courtneyh - I started taking Tri-Spintec about 2 weeks ago and i've never been on birth control before. So far it's been helping me. I started the day of my period and i didn't cramp at all the whole week, and i'm usually in the fetal postion i'm hurting that bad. I do occasionally break out, but i stay SUPER tired. Is that normal? I guess i'm ajusting to the medicine.
Sunshinedaisies - I've been on Tri-Sprintec for a month and a half, and it's been the most miserable month and a half I've ever experienced. This is the first time I've been on birth control, so I really wasn't sure what to expect, and this honestly makes me never want to be on birth control ever again.
It just feels like I have perpetual PMS...I can't stop eating (and have gained about 10-15 lbs), my boobs have grown at least a cup size, I've been gloomy and down in general, I get really nauseous in the mornings (especially when I miss a day and have to double up) to the point where I've called off from work a few times, I have irrational emotional outbursts where I either get crazy Hulk mad or just cry about nothing, I haven't been sleeping well, I've been getting disgusting acne that is unlike anything I've ever experienced...
At first I thought I was just going crazy, but then I realized that it was probably my Tri-Sprintec, since all of these symptoms have only been occurring recently. I know that I probably haven't give it time to adjust, but my symptoms are ridiculous. I'm usually a really happy, upbeat person and I absolutely hate feeling like this. As awesome as the short periods have been, it's just not worth it to me. And no, there's no way I'm pregnant, as I'm a virgin. I'm calling my doctor to see if I can stop after this month and just go off of birth control until I need it.
Rednthehead - Hey I have been on Trisprintec for the last two years and it was awesome for me. In fact it helped clear some acne that I had, help my periods to be all perfectly consistent and never experienced any problems with it. I just stopped taking it last week because my husband and i would like to try to start having kids soon. This first weekend has been crazy off the birth control though! I started my period a week and a half because i would have on trisprintec and am having the heaviest period i have ever experienced in my life. Does anyone know how long it takes to regulate your horomones back to normal after stopping trisprintec?
Amie2399 - Hi There!!
I have been on Trisprintec since April. I was on Orthotricyclin before that, but with the rising cost of BC my doctor thought that Trisprintec was effective as a BC and cost effective as well. I was just released from the hospital two days ago with Pulmonary Embolisms (multiple) Both lungs had several clots in each. My family has no medical history of clotting and now I am on Coumadin (a blood thinner). I also have to give myself blood thinner injections twice a day. I have to go on short term disability from my job until the clots dissolve. I'm exhausted and short of breath all the time. I'm only 33. Think carefully before choosing birth control pills. Especially if you are over 30 and have been on the pill for a long time. I started the pill when I was 19. I will have extensive testing to figure out the cause, and I may be on blood thinners for the rest of my life. Be careful!
Haleybeth - I took Tri Sprintec for 2 years while I had no insurance and couldn't afford anything else. On Tri Sprintec I experienced weekly migraine headaches, nausea, extremely heavy periods that lasted up to eight days, and horrible cramps that would leave me curled up on the couch and unable to go to school or work. All my life, I had experienced heavy periods, but it seemed to get WORSE on this. This is not including the terrible mood swings that almost drove me and my boyfriend apart. I hated myself, and it didn't help things that my sex drive was nonexistent. I am now on Loestrin 24 Fe and have had NONE of these side effects.
Theresheilagoes - this is exactly where I'm at right now. I have horrible acne now and the worst mood swings. I sleep a lot more and feel way depressed and this is not normal. I am on my third month and am trying to give it some more time to adjust but I just can't see this working. I have tried the patch and nuva ring. They were worse than this so I'm not sure what else I can do.
Sweetpea29 - I started Tri-Sprintec 4 months ago. My biggest fear was weight gain. I have a history of an eating disorder (not fully recovered, but better), so needless to say I was petrified of hormonal birth control and all the horror stories that came along with it. The first month was awful. I'd wake up either really nauseous or starving. There were 2 days where I felt so sick I actually had to call off work. Crackers did seem to help though, if you get this side effect treat it as if you had morning sickness. lol I also take my pills at night instead of the morning. There were also some days I was a total b!tch, but that could also just be my personality. lol As for weight gain, absolutely NONE. Infact, I lost weight when I watched my calories and exercised, so the pills had no effect on my metabolism. By the 3rd and 4th month all side effects had pretty much vanished, and to be honest I don't remember the last time I had to pop a pimple! It's great! :D
Destiny56 - I have been on tri-sprintec for two months now. The first dew weeks, I had nausea and cramping. Then I started breaking out really bad on my face. This was all normal side effects i read. When I got to tue white pills of the first pack, I skipped these because I did not want to start my period then. Everything was fine until I started the light blue pills before the white pulls on the second pack. I have now been spotting and experiencing break-through bleeding for over a week now. I breasts have been really tender and I have been itching profusely. This may be because of the bleeding. I'm not having any discharged like a yeast infection would have. I am on my last light blue pill and then i will take the white pills to hopefully get off the hormones for a week. Hopefully everything will regulate itself in my body. I just hope I don't immediately start my period since i've already been bleeding and itching. I have made a doctor's appt. In May and will discuss this
With her. I do know the spotting is normal if you skip the white pills. I just hope I don't continue with it for the whole month. I have only had unprotected sex once on the these pills and nothing happened so that was good. I just want to know if I can still have sex with the spotting and break-through bleeding and the itching and will i still be protected. I am planning on seeing my boyfriend this weekend after a seven week absence and i reallynwant to have sex regardless if i've started my period or still itching. The bleeding isn't very heavy. Hopefully he'll be okay with it. I'm still hoping i will stop all bleeding by the weekend so I don't have to worry about it.
Girlofsaturn - I took Tri-Sprintec for nearly 3 years and had no problems. I didn't gain weight. It helped clear up my skin. I had a period 3 days/month on the exact same days (without BC it's 6-7).
My pharmacy no longer carries Tri-Sprintec and gave me Ortho Tri Cyclen 3 months ago. I have spent 3 months having longer, heavier periods than with Tri-Sprintec (5 days). I've been dieting but have gained weight. My acne is the worst it has been since I started taking BC 7 years ago. The biggest problem is that I have crazy mood swings that cause me to cry at the drop of a hat. For example, I almost cried when my pharmacist told me today that Ortho and Tri-Sprintec are exactly the same and should have the same effect. With Tri-Sprintec, that didn't happen; I cried at sad things, like a normal person. This makes me feel crazy.
Skeetersmom - I took Tri-sprintec for three months and ended up in the hospital for three days with a HUGE blood clot in my entire left leg. Do not ignore any symptoms in your legs! Was never fond of side effects such as nausea, decreased sex drive, crazy mood swings, exhaustion. I personally would NOT recommend.
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