http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26191 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 Wed, 09 Jan 2008 18:29:05 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26191?item=3950 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. Wil http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26191?item=3950 Tue, 29 Jan 2008 00:08:19 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26191?item=4443 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 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26191?item=4443 Mon, 03 Mar 2008 15:49:14 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26191?item=5283 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 sta http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26191?item=5283 Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:28:16 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26191?item=5486 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 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26191?item=5486 Tue, 03 Jun 2008 19:07:58 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26191?item=8878 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 jus http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26191?item=8878 Mon, 07 Jul 2008 10:08:15 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26191?item=9851 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 mont http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26191?item=9851 Tue, 08 Jul 2008 09:49:12 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26191?item=9874 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 penni http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26191?item=9874 Mon, 21 Jul 2008 11:06:53 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26191?item=10315 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 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26191?item=10315 Mon, 21 Jul 2008 11:08:57 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26191?item=10316 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 ( http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26191?item=10316 Mon, 28 Jul 2008 14:55:25 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26191?item=10532 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 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26191?item=10532 Thu, 31 Jul 2008 22:30:57 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26191?item=10647 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 bef http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26191?item=10647 Sat, 09 Aug 2008 08:56:58 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26191?item=10911 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 w http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26191?item=10911 Sat, 09 Aug 2008 19:37:23 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26191?item=10927 I just got Tri-Sprintec too. I hope I don't get any bad side effects. Did anyone experience weight gain? http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26191?item=10927 Tue, 19 Aug 2008 00:19:33 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26191?item=11316 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 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26191?item=11316 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 17:53:44 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26191?item=11382 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 h http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26191?item=11382 Wed, 27 Aug 2008 01:08:28 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26191?item=11659 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? http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26191?item=11659 Thu, 11 Sep 2008 23:28:39 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26191?item=12292 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 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26191?item=12292 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 14:19:49 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26191?item=12993 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 t http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26191?item=12993 Tue, 07 Oct 2008 11:18:28 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26191?item=13193 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 tal http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26191?item=13193 Tue, 07 Oct 2008 22:46:39 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26191?item=13220 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 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26191?item=13220 Sat, 11 Oct 2008 02:06:35 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26191?item=13303 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 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26191?item=13303 Sat, 25 Oct 2008 01:34:22 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26191?item=13793 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 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26191?item=13793 Mon, 03 Nov 2008 20:26:25 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26191?item=14125 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 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26191?item=14125 Sat, 08 Nov 2008 02:55:29 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26191?item=14291 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 c http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26191?item=14291 Sun, 28 Dec 2008 03:56:19 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26191?item=15535 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... http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26191?item=15535 Mon, 29 Dec 2008 16:23:55 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26191?item=15567 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 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26191?item=15567 Fri, 02 Jan 2009 10:38:25 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26191?item=15651 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 withou http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26191?item=15651 Wed, 28 Jan 2009 23:25:02 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26191?item=16521 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. http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26191?item=16521 Fri, 06 Feb 2009 19:19:09 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26191?item=16839 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 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26191?item=16839 Fri, 20 Feb 2009 15:30:33 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26191?item=17272 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 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26191?item=17272 Wed, 25 Feb 2009 10:06:26 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26191?item=17464 I was just recently switched to Tri-srintec and have had a horrible time with it. My face has broken out horribly! I have never had acne before in my life! I have also had dizzy spells which results in me vomiting! I did some research on the side effects a http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26191?item=17464 Thu, 26 Feb 2009 13:09:31 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26191?item=17499 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 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26191?item=17499 Thu, 26 Feb 2009 23:36:32 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26191?item=17527 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 i http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26191?item=17527 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 19:35:39 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26191?item=17584 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 abo http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26191?item=17584 Tue, 03 Mar 2009 19:17:29 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26191?item=17648 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. http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26191?item=17648 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 14:46:11 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26191?item=17770 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 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26191?item=17770 Thu, 12 Mar 2009 16:22:45 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26191?item=17913 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 wei http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26191?item=17913 Sat, 14 Mar 2009 08:45:48 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26191?item=17980 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 post http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26191?item=17980 Mon, 23 Mar 2009 13:40:35 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26191?item=18387 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, becaus http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26191?item=18387 Wed, 25 Mar 2009 19:29:56 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26191?item=18487 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; HAT http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26191?item=18487 Thu, 26 Mar 2009 15:22:56 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26191?item=18520 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 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26191?item=18520 Fri, 10 Apr 2009 18:19:38 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26191?item=18766 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? http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26191?item=18766 Mon, 20 Apr 2009 00:05:08 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26191?item=19017 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 "Tr http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26191?item=19017 Tue, 21 Apr 2009 21:05:33 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26191?item=19075 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 w http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26191?item=19075 Tue, 21 Apr 2009 21:49:20 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26191?item=19077 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 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26191?item=19077 Sat, 25 Apr 2009 18:22:11 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26191?item=19192 Been on it for 2 months now and no side effects yet. http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26191?item=19192 Tue, 05 May 2009 13:34:36 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26191?item=19529 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 mi http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26191?item=19529 Sun, 10 May 2009 16:45:22 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26191?item=19686 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 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26191?item=19686 Tue, 12 May 2009 16:51:27 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26191?item=19766 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 app http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26191?item=19766 Sun, 17 May 2009 21:13:41 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26191?item=19906 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? http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26191?item=19906 Thu, 21 May 2009 21:10:49 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26191?item=20008 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 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26191?item=20008 Fri, 22 May 2009 15:24:07 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26191?item=20032 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 pric http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26191?item=20032 Mon, 25 May 2009 16:13:34 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26191?item=20088 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. http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26191?item=20088 Sat, 20 Jun 2009 01:01:25 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26191?item=20795 ****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 b http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26191?item=20795 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 10:32:53 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26191?item=21007 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 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26191?item=21007 Mon, 13 Jul 2009 20:56:40 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26191?item=21484 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 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26191?item=21484 Tue, 14 Jul 2009 14:40:32 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26191?item=21515 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? http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26191?item=21515 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 23:49:14 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26191?item=21937 Last year my doctor switched me to tri-sprintec because wal-mart had it for $3 as opposed to the $30 I was paying for aviane. I had a few side effects but didn't relate it to my BC. I took it for about 3 months then switched to a walgreen's pharmacy which http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26191?item=21937 Tue, 04 Aug 2009 21:42:05 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26191?item=22044 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 becaus http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26191?item=22044 Thu, 20 Aug 2009 12:32:10 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26191?item=22389 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 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26191?item=22389 Tue, 01 Sep 2009 17:36:12 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26191?item=22673 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. http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26191?item=22673 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 21:47:48 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26191?item=23734 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. S http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26191?item=23734 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:45:17 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26191?item=24126 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 a http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26191?item=24126 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 05:30:24 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26191?item=24524 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 a http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26191?item=24524