Tri-Sprintec and insurance

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....

I was on ortho-tricyclene lo for years and had no problems. I had a baby a year ago and was on a progesterone only pill due to breast feeding. I recently weaned him, and wanted to go back to the ortho. My doctor prescribed me the Ortho, and when I picked it up at the pharmacy it was the tri-sprintec. I gained weight with in the first week of taking this medication. I weighed less when my breasts where engorged with BFing!! Now my breasts are not full and I eat less and work out more and still gained weight!!! This is really discouraging because I work really hard to stay in shape and I am a petite girl, so a few pounds goes a long way on my frame. Anyway, because this is the brand name and not the generic that I want, it is a pain to request the brand name now to get it covered by insurance. I am hoping to go back to the ortho and get rid of this excess weight!!!

It amazes me to read all of these posts. I have been on Birth Control for just over 10 years, and in early November, due to a change in health insurance (SURPRISE, SURPRISE), I had to switch to $7 Tri Sprintec, I have been tracking the incredibly obvious side effects and today is my final straw. In 10 years I have never had any of the issues I have been having. I occasionally have mild to moderate headaches, since November, I have had intense migraines every couple of weeks, I was actually in bed tonight at 6pm, because I was feeling so awful. About 2 weeks in, I also become a raging hormonal maniac, I cry, get angry, and I mean angry (in a scary way) and am unreasonable. My sex drive is gone, and I know this is taking a toll on my relationship of over 2 years. With all of that great crap is the 5 pound weight gain and the early periods. In the past I got my period on a Wednesday and it was gone by Saturday, now 2 weeks???
Anyway, I am going to contact my ob/gyn in the a.m., I hope there is something better out there. This drug is just awful.

I have been taking Tri-Sprintec for 3 months. I switched because my insurance does not cover birth control and I was paying $50 a month compared to $9. But it is not worth saving the money. Since taking Tri-Spritec I have had a 7 pound weight gain, I have terrible mood swings and have feelings of depression. There are days when I can't even stand myself. I get angry at everything and everyone. I also have no sex drive and have days where I just want to be alone. I am going to stop taking these pills they are not worth it.
K. T.

I have been taking Tri-Sprintec for 3 months. I switched because my insurance does not cover BC. I have noticed a weight gain, even though my eating habits are basically the same. I also have mood swings. i even have days where I can't stand myself and everything and everyone makes me angry. It it usually in the third week of taking the pills. I am going to stop taking these pills. they are also giving me feelings of depression. It is not worth saving $50 a month.

I've been taking Tri-Sprintec for probably almost a year and love the price since my insurance plan doesn't cover BCPs. However, I haven't been able to lose weight. I have gained about 5 lbs. recently probably from just giving in to cravings, which, I'm always blaming on PMS! I run about 20 miles/week and have a fairly decent diet most of the time and can't seem to lose the weight. Definitely breast tenderness/enlargement the week before my period. Definitely have heavier periods on this pill than others I've been on. Nauseous? Yes. Usually for several hours. Headaches? Occasionally. Not sure there is any pill out there without some side effect.

I just got off of Ortho Tri-cyclen lo, and it worked really well for me, but we didn't have insurance so we couldn't afford to get it after the 2 sample pacs. I am now on Tri-Sprintec, for 6 days now, and my boobs already feel like they are about to fall off. I mean, they've hurt before, but really. This is ridiculous. I guess it's worth it, but I don't know. I feel really nauseated lately. I guess it's because this is a new form of Birth Control, but yeah. It really sucks. I am also depressed and not caring now. Besides my boobs wanting to fall off and being tired and depressed, the pill is great. I guess it's something I have to deal with. All birth controls have side effects.

I have not gotten acne, I have gained a little weight, and I haven't gone out in the sun yet to see what it does to my face. But if it gives me sunspots, I quit.

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.)