User Reviews for Tri-Sprintec (28) oral

So I wrote a shining review for this pill a few months ago. I take a lot of it back. Upon stopping this pill roughly 3 months ago, I am now experiencing post-birth control syndrome. Stopping gave me intense anxiety, depression, intrusive thoughts, etc. I will now have to go to the doctor and get on anti-depressants while I wait for my hormones to adjust from what this pill did to me. I've tried and stopped several pills in the past, and this is the only one that has affected me like this. I felt great throughout the duration of this pill, but I got off to do FAM instead. Now I am navigating mental health issues that I've never had before. I do wish that I never touched this pill in the first place. Read More Read Less

For women around their 20's do not take this pill. Being in your 20's is a time in your life you should enjoy and treasure. You should enjoy your 20's not taking a medication that ruins your self-image and mental health. This pill will set your body up for failure and take that away from you. In fact, do yourself a favor and stay off birth control unless you need it. You can tell your partner to put the jimmy on because the pill is not worth the trouble if you cannot find the right one. I have been on two different pills this past year all with negative side effects and thought Tri-sprintec was going to be a good idea to switch to because my holy grail was Trinessa (I am so unhappy they discontinued this). No pill is the same, it's a lie, and I say this because the difference in inactive ingredients can be the culprit for negative side effects. This pill gave me an appetite that would not go away. I would eat so much, and I have gained a lot of weight because I would never feel full. I gained about 15 pounds on this pill and gave it its three-month trial. I am NOT happy. This pill also made my cortisol levels high. I was easily stressed off anything. My libido also decreased. The only pro of this was my skin was kind of clear and period flow was better but even then, it's not that great. Tri-sprintec is definitely no Ortho tri-cyclen or Trinessa. As a birth control user starting from their teenage years, I do have regrets of putting this in my body. It was not worth it... Please look into non hormonal methods or even ovulation tracking if you want to switch. I am stuck with using hormones due to PCOS and I would not take birth control if I did not have this condition. I am getting to the point I rather live with PCOS then take these devil-like pills. However, I have hope and will give one more brand a chance. P.S. Everyone is different, and some people can't afford other brands but please look at the number of negative reviews compared to positive. It is always ok to give something a try but if you are like me (not a first-time user, with PCOS, and searching for the right one). I would not try this pill. Do not listen to women who say stick with it and see if your body adjusts. When it comes to things like weight gain or mental health it won't fix itself after 3 months. However, other symptoms like tenderness or water retention may go away. Sincerely, A 24-year-old woman with PCOS who is very tired of these pills and wants her fellow 20-year-old sisters to ENJOY their life to the fullest.Read More Read Less

I’ve been taking tri-sprintec for 2 months now and have had a horrible experience. Everyday I have severe nausea to the point where I can’t get out of bed. My acne is also the worst it has ever been in my life. Before taking this I got occasional migraines, but since starting this birth control I have had horrible migraines that have lasted days at a time that aren’t relived with pain killers. I am also extremely bloated to the point where my pants do not fit anymore. That and it did not help with my cramps in the slightest. This birth control might be worth a try for some, but for me, I don’t think I could recommend it with a good conscience.Read More Read Less

I am very happy with Tri-Sprintec. I have used several bc pills in the past, and all of them give me some symptom that is just unmanageable (acne, loss of sex drive, headaches, zero appetite, etc.). Not with this pill. My mental health is good, my brain fog has lessened, my skin has improved, sex drive is normal, etc. I see myself using this pill until I am ready to have children (5-6 years from now)

I took this birth control for over 3 years. I started taking it when I was 16. The first 2 months were terrible. I had suicidal thoughts and I was very depressed. I'm not entirely sure if it went away or if I just learned to cope. After the first year, I think it stabilized my emotions, as being off of the pill now feels like a slap in the face (soooo much crying???). It did a WONDERFUL job of keeping me from getting pregnant. I even missed pills, sometimes for days, or weeks. It helped my acne sooooo much. It made my cramps worse. It also made me so nauseous I couldn't get out of my bed for class or work sometimes, which I think could be because of the possible high blood pressure. I stopped taking it when I was 19 because I got two periods within the span of 2 weeks (most likely my fault for not taking it correctly). I was told by a different doctor that this is a low dosage of birth control (something to be mindful of). If you are younger than 18 please do not take this medication. Anything that can disrupt your hormones enough to change your emotions and the way you think will stunt your growth as an individual and you'll have to start completely over when you stop taking it. Read More Read Less

I've never had a medication have such negative effects on my mental health. I've tried many birth controls over the years and they always helped me skin and my menstrual backaches but most seemed to either do nothing for or slightly make me more irritable and sensitive the 2 weeks leading up to my period. This one however had HORRIBLE effects on my mood. I had recently gone through a breakup and wanted a something to try to regulate my mood a bit better and reduce cramps but it did the exact opposite. I cried every single day at least once for 2.5 months. No exaggeration. I was stuck in a personal hell in my mind with severe depression and the slightest thing would make me start crying non-stop. I knew what was going on and researched this was happening to TONS of women (though years later those reviews seem to have been buried on the internet). My doctor and others said their doctors told them to get to 90 days to see a difference but I just couldn't handle it anymore. After a couple days of stopping it I was back to my normal self. Not necessarily happy all the time, but content with knowing my moods are normal and anything was better than being on Sprintec. I didn't think about suicide, but I did fully understand why people who have depression over a long period of time would end things to make it stop. I then researched the crap out of my symptoms and found out I have PMDD. My irritability, moodiness and sadness happen the day after ovulation and on and off until my period starts. Low dose anxiety meds help but make me less productive (you need a little anxiety to get things done!) so I'm going back to my tried and true 100mg of 5HTP 3 weeks every month. Replaces your serotonin that drops with your hormone changes during your cycle and take a week off to keep your body from getting too used to it. Ibuprophen and heating pads help my cramps. I will never take birth control again. Read More Read Less

This birth control affected me in more negative ways than positive. Obviously I want to decrease my chances of getting pregnant. but not for the sake of my mental health. I have gained 20 pounds in just 4 months. I bloat and constantly feel like crap. I used to have trouble gaining weight. Now it feels like I can’t stop. I’m getting off of this birth control as of now. It has made me anxious, sad, nervous, depressed and caused cystic acne.

This birth control almost killed me. It gave me AGEP (very rare allergic reaction). I’d suggest googling the effects of AGEP and seriously seeking another form of b/c. I went through the worst pain of my life and it took months to recover.

I’m just leaving this here as a warning. This is 100% my experience, no exaggeration. I was on tri sprintec for about a year and a half. Not going to lie, it was a great birth control at first. I had no major side effects and my body really eased into the adjustment of the hormones. It helped with my acne and my periods were on such a good schedule, they started every Wednesday morning once a month. It was great. About 4 months on the birth control I started getting very emotional all of the time. My body eased into the medication so well, that I never even THOUGHT it was my birth control causing all of these bad feelings in my head. (Normally I’m emotional, but not near to the extent I was feeling on bc). I threw the emotionally blame on my boyfriend (even tho he was an Angel) and it ruined my relationship. The birth control made me cry 3 times a day, and something was ALWAYS wrong in my head. It felt like a storm cloud in my head 24/7. I remember having to literally tell myself “ok no crying today” and force myself to push the emotional feelings away all day. It was definitely a battle. Then one day I realized that I could be feeling this way because of my birth control. So I stopped taking it. It’s about 6 months since and it’s changed my life. I can’t even remember the last time I cried now. Emotionally, my head is just empty all the time now (no storm cloud). It’s a lot easier to be happy. My boyfriend and I are back together and our relationship is completely different now that I’m not taking that crap. We haven’t fought in months. So if you’re experiencing horrible emotional changes, please GET OFF OF THIS BIRTH CONTROL RIGHT NOW. It sucks the happiness right out of you. Read More Read Less

i went to the hospital because of brown discharge i didn’t know what it was and i bleed a lot of the time and now i have these crazy headaches it also gave me a yeast infection this is the worst bedsides the implant i had in my arm. i had cramping all the time and couldn’t have sex because i bleed so much

so recently i had sex with my boyfriend and he nutted in me thank God for this combination birth control my cycle came on a week later the only con is my cycle last weeks ?? but i’m very grateful for the no pregnancies

Started taking this kind of birth control recommended by my gynecologist. 4 days in i started vomiting for 3 days straight. Went to a doctor and had told me that the pill was making me feel sick. Currently changed to another birth control hoping it doesn't make me feel sick in any way. I just want to have less painful period and protect myself from pregnancy.

I have been taking Tri-Sprintec for 2 weeks now, and I have had no side effects at all so far, aside from breast tenderness. The bad reviews on here scared me, but after trying it I can say that it is worth a try. It is also very inexpensive, and I don't have insurance.

I have been taking it for one year exact, and even though I took it at the same time every day I still got pregnant.

At first, it was great. No acne, bigger boobs… until the mental issues kicked in. I’ve been on this pill for over a year, and I’ve never cried so much in my entire life. I constantly cried, doubted myself, hated everything, and felt a sense of overall dread all of the time, no matter the pill being taken. I’ve tried therapy, hobbies, and being with friends… but this pill literally just made me dread every single thing and almost cost me my relationship. I was constantly doubting myself and coming to the conclusion that Im not good enough… which just isn’t a good thing to go through after multiple months. To summarize, this pill made me feel like I was literally going CRAZY. As far as effectiveness goes, 10/10… but personally, this pill impacted my mental health way too much to stay on it. Read More Read Less

Headaches, nausea, gas, breast tenderness, and high anxiety for absolutely no reason at all.

After taking this medication i now have nerve damage paralysis poor blood flow. Started out severe pain then i collasped unable to walk loss of cordination balance walking dr placed me on this after + utrasound early gest . i miscarried caused birth defects. To unborn children im in physical therapy but the nerve damage is so bad its not guaranteed ill walk right again nor swim or run ever gain never again will i use this medication or any other birth control also had spinal stroke while taking this it ruined my life Read More Read Less

This pill has helped me stay from getting pregnant and kept my period regular but omg this pill will make you so moody and depressed. Not to mention all the headaches it gives you and how sick it makes you feel.

I went on this birth control about a year ago and I noticed no changes about my self in the first couple months then i started feeling extremely numb?? i am not depressed i feel like i have no emotion. I also have gotten 2 yeast infections from this birth control which are EXTREMELY painful.

A genuine review from an 18 year old girl. This is a fine birth control for preventing pregnancy. I’ve been using it for about a year now and have been fairly satisfied. I’ll go ahead and make a pro/con list here to show my experience. Keep in mind everyone’s experiences are different since we all have different genetics. Pros: Acne free - I had horrible cystic acne before I took Tri-Sprintec. After three months of use my face had cleared up entirely, including my black heads! Easy to use and painless- just take your pill on time girl it’s not THAT hard. It’s a lot better then getting stuck by a needle, having something shoved up your vagina, or stuffing something up your arm. Also they’re easy to hide. Light Periods- After a year of use I have established a 4 day period with light and mild cramps. Much more pleasant than my periods before taking Tri Sprintec. No weight gain- I have actually decreased in weight after taking Tri-Sprintec with little to no dieting or exercise. I am a little active but I don’t hit the gym. My weight when I started was 155lbs and now after a year I am at 143lbs and it continues to decrease. Good pregnancy protection- I’m gonna be honest. My boyfriend and I have had unprotected sex with no pulling out multiple times while on this birth control and I have not gotten pregnant. This is thanks to the norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol that prevents the release of an egg. Keep in mind, I try to stay on a perfect schedule, taking my pill at the EXACT same time every day forever. Which is a responsibility you take one once you get these pills. If you don’t take them perfectly I do not recommend unprotected sex. Although I try to stay perfect I have still missed a few days, no sweat! Just take your missed pill as soon as you remember and practice safe sex for seven days. Time for the Cons! Cons: Mild hair loss- I’m gonna be honest, my first three months of taking Tri Sprintec I kept losing hair. Not like clumps, and I’m not bald. But every time I was in the shower I ended up picking my hair out of the drain. I still have a full head of healthy hair though. However I have noticed a slight thinning where I part my hair. Lubrication issues- Often my boyfriend and I have to use a secondary lubricant due to the lack of natural lubrication. It’s not a big issue, but it is difficult to fully self lubricate enough to have comfortable sex. Numbness- After taking Tri Sprintec I have undergone random sprees of total numbness. I lack empathy and am totally apathetic to everything. I think that’s depression, but I don’t feel sad, I just feel numb. It’s not all the time though and I’ve been quite happy for like a straight month. Poor Nail growth- This one isn’t major, but my nails don’t grow very fast anymore. They used to grow crazy fast but now it takes forever for them to grow out. That’s all the cons I could think of, really it is a GREAT birth control. If you can dedicate yourself to taking it at the same time every single day you will be healthy AND protected from pregnancy. Thankyou, Hailey Read More Read Less