Tri-Sprintec and cramps

I switch to Tri Sprintec about two months ago because Ortho Tri- was costing me $35/month and the new generic pill would only be $12/month. I was waiting for a generic form of Ortho Tri-Lo for a very long time (I have been on Ortho-Tri-lo for 19 years without any problems). Well I was so excited and started the generic form right away. Since then I have had HORRIBLE bloating about mid-cycle that lasts about a week. I get so bloated that it hurts to sit and I can't close my pants. I also have been experiencing very bad gas and cramps too. I even went to see a gastro-enterologist because I thought maybe I had a problem with my digestive system. On top of the gas and bloating and cramping I get one hell of a headache that lasts for about four days right during my period! And yes, i have gained about 8 pounds and I just thought it was because I have been depressed and eating more. I bet all this is contributed to the Tri-Sprintec. Well I went to get my Tri-Sprintec refilled and I was informed that it has been taken off the marked and was given my trusty Ortho-Tri-Lo back (yippy!!). I don't know why it was taken off but I am happy that I don't have to take it anymore. I will gladly pay $35 a month to feel normal again. I hope all these symptoms go away and if they do then I KNOW they were caused by the Tri-Sprintec. Anyone know why they took it off the market?

I always had irregular periods, maybe 2 a year. And my periods didn't affect me at all when I did have them, it was just another day. I was very normal.

Started taking Sprintec 2 years ago. Gained 5 lbs, (no biggy), and very gradually starting getting depressed and dry down south. Periods gradually got more uncomfortable too. Now when I'm wet all I gotta do is touch myself and I go dry. Now I'm a psycho who wants to kill myself and I hate sex with a passion. I hate being a woman my periods are SSSOOOO unbearably uncomfortable with the bloating and the murderous cramps.

Thanks Sprintec.

am so glad I'm NOT the only one. I've been on Tri Sprintec for about 3 weeks. The first week was okay, and after that all hell seemingly broke loose. I am over emotional and have little crying fits for no apparent reason. I've begun to pay attention and I notice it is worse after I have taken the pill for the day. Maybe next month I should start taking it before bed, to avoid the nonsensical fits this pill obviously has me going through. It's hard to explain, but I'm ultra sensitive to everything, get occasional cramps, and feel extremely tired ALL of the time. I'm going to a doctor asap before this pack ends...Hope to find a resolution!

I was reading the comments on Tri-Sprintec. I have been on Tri-Sprintec for almost 3 years now and I do not have any of the symptoms that other people have experienced. I was told by my doctor that different birth control medications will affect you differently. He originally put me on birth control to clear up my acne. Tri-sprintec worked for me. I was a virgin when I got married at 25 years of age and I was still on tri-sprintec. I have not gotten pregnant on the medication and I have not had any bad symptoms. For those of you who have had bad reactions... I would take my doctor's advice and find another birth control that works for your body.

I have been on Tri-Sprintec for 7 years. Over this last year I have noticed my body either skips a month for my period, or I have two periods in 1 month. This month I happened to have two periods in one month and a period starting at different times. Spotting has accrued the last week, and last night at 2 am I woke up crying in pain. I am feeling really depressed, and seem to want to be alone as well. I feel cranky, overwhelmed, my head hurts and my overies. My sister was diagnosed with cysts, and I am wondering if I shouldn't be taking this anymore. A couple of times also in the morning I've headed toward the shower and about blacked out, running back to bed. Is this normal? These side effects have started this year and I have been on it for 7 years? My skin seems normal knowing I also have hypothyroidism. Should I take something else, I have been missing a lot of work, and my doctor doesn't really think nothing is wrong other than taking it some nights at different times. My boobs always feel like they are going to fall off, but better yet I also feel I have gained a lot of weight with it. Going from 110 pound to 140 pounds. Should I be taking something different? If I am off the pill, which I have been my cramps are so horrible, like knives jabbing my insides. I have been crying a lot out of no where, when nothing is that bad, other than whooping doctor bills. Stressed out, and probably on the verge of losing my job over not getting the right help from the right doctor. What do I do? lost of appetite, or some months large appetites, weight gain, weight loss, depressed, angry, mood swings, more than one period in 1 month.

Jenna-23

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.)