Tri-Lo-Sprintec for Birth Control User Reviews (Page 5)

• jbrandi
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 30, 2018

"My pharmacy switched me without informing me from Trinessa to Tri Lo Sprintec. At first I was very skeptical and my mother warned me against taking it, but I have never had any bad experiences with other birth controls before so I figured this would be the same. Immediately I began to notice a change in my appetite as I would eat more than ever before resulting in weight gain. I also had almost no sex drive or desire to do anything with my boyfriend. I felt like I could not be myself as hard as I tried, once my boyfriend approached me about how I had not been myself whatsoever I knew I had to stop taking it. It was upsetting because despite all these side effects it is the first birth control that has ever cleared up my acne which I have struggled with for years."

• Schelly
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 1, 2018

"I’ve been taking this pill for two months. I got on this BC pill to regulate my cycles. I was having two cycle every month. So my doctor figured it would regulate them. And all this pill has seem to do is make them 10 times worst. I have THE ABSOLUTE WORST DEADLY CRAMPS!!!!! Not literally deadly but just imagine the cramps. Sometimes I’m at work and I just have to sit down because it hurts so bad. One time I fell to my knees it hurted so badly. Not to mention I still have 2 cycles every month. Nothing has changed with the regulating the cycle! I always had anxiety but it’s way worst now. My sex drive has gone out the window literally!! I have no desire to have sex. And I get THE WORST headaches..And I hardly ever have an appetite.. My experience was the worst but I would never tell anyone not to try it. Because everyone’s body is different and it may work for you so good luck!!!"

• kenz
• January 11, 2019

"I have been on this for going on my second month because my pharmacy has been out of my usual brand (Tri Cyclen Lo) for the past 2 months and I’ve noticed my face has broke out really bad like not normal and I’ve had really bad mood swings and my first period on this pill was barely anything and it was 2 days early and not normal!! I would not suggest this pill at all!!"

• Bre
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 17, 2019

"While this birth control isn’t the absolute greatest, it’s not the absolute worst either. I started this pill about a month ago after my pharmacy switched me from Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo (which I had been taking for 8 years and loved) because of an apparent recall. At first, I was very hesitant about taking a new pill because I was so used to my usual brand. However, I am sexually active and did not want to get pregnant. I just finished my first pack and overall, my breast have been tender, I’ve been a bit nauseated, a few headaches than usual; and by blood pressure is up and down. My period however is normal and it didn’t start earlier than the usual start date. I plan to begin taking my second pack and allowing my body to adjust to this pill! I don’t absolutely love it, but I don’t absolutely hate it either."

• leena
• March 19, 2021

"I have only been on this birth control for about 2 months. I use to take birth control a year ago but stopped & then started again. So far I have not seen any huge problems. Ladies even though sometimes a birth control doesn’t work for someone else doesn’t mean it won’t work for you! I think the most noticeable change was I had a little bit more acne within the first month. My first period I had with it I think was a little lighter than usual but not by much. I tend to have heavy periods so hopefully my periods become lighter. I have pretty bad anxiety but honestly nothing has changed since being on the pill, still the same, not better not worse. Which is fine with me. I had noticed in my lower region I did gain some stretch marks and when I did back tracking I realized they did start to appear when I started the birth control. I started this pill because my boyfriend and I started having sex. So far. Not pregnant. It has only been a month though. ( knock on wood)."

• CBottt
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 30, 2017

"This birth control worked well for me with minimal side effects. It did not give me acne and my periods were short and light with minimal cramping. No hair loss, loss of sex drive, or nausea. My only symptoms were constant bloating, weight gain (15lbs in 7 months), and a constant insatiable appetite. I can say that it helped stabilize my mood, I experienced no major mood swings or outbursts. My insurance recently switched me to tri lo marzia and while I’m enjoying this pill, (weight loss, less of an appetite, no bloating), it is causing some major mood changes. I know there is a pill out there for me but I don’t think either of these are it. If your pharmacy tells you these medications are the same, don’t listen."

• Anonymous
• January 14, 2010

"As far as effectiveness, I did not get pregnant while taking this medication. However, I experienced so many side effects I eventually stopped taking it and switched back to Ortho-tri-lo. I experienced problems with mood swings, irritability, anxiety (racing heart and anxious feelings for no reasons), depression, cramps, spotting, headaches, decreased sex drive, weight gain, breast/nipple tenderness and vaginal irritation. All of these are side effects I had never experienced with Ortho, so I switched back and have little to no side effects. It definitely was not worth the money saved because it made me feel like a crazy person and I really did not have control over my emotions, I would experience all extremes especially anger and crying."

• Luna
• August 27, 2020

"I started on the pill when I was around 20 years old. I was taking ortho Tri Cyclen lo and never had an issue. A year or two later I switched to Tri Lo Sprintec, I believe because my insurance only covered generic at that point (I just now discovered that ortho Tri Cyclen lo was discontinued.) I was taking this for about 3 years and didn’t notice any big changes or side effects. My ‘periods’ were regular and I still had cramps but nothing out of the ordinary. Last year at 26 I stopped taking the pill and went off birth control altogether. Here we are a year later and I decided to get back on the pill. I started on Sunday and the next day I felt nauseous. I took it again that morning not thinking anything of it. My symptoms progressively got worse throughout the day. I’ve been sick with nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, chest pain, stomach cramps and headaches for at least four days now. The only thing I’ve been doing differently is taking this pill. I’m never touching bc again."

• Gigii...
• September 26, 2017

"Don't worry ladies, I'm one of the apparent few who don't have a bad experience! I feel fine, no acne, no weight gain, no nausea. So if you're thinking about it, just give it a try, it works different for everyone!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 5, 2020

"First two months Tri-Lo-Sprintec worked fine, month three my period started at the beginning of week 2 for some reason and lasted most of the way through week 4. Month four my period started at the beginning of week 3 (a week early), which I guess is an improvement from last month...very frustrating to have multi-week periods! I thought I wouldn't have to deal with irregular bleeding since the first two months were perfect, but it can still happen, and mine has been quite excessive. I'm going to stop taking it at the end of this pack, and switch to another method if needed. I've also experienced more nausea on my periods than I did before birth control."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 9, 2020

"I was on other birth controls several years ago but I stopped taking it when I had weight gain and more acne. I asked my doctor for one that could help with acne and he prescribed Tri-Lo-Sprintec. I have been on in for around a year and I love it! It cleared up my skin and I rarely get any acne, and it decreases my appetite. I never had any major changes in period lengths or heaviness, if anything it made me have more stomach cramps. Everyone finds their perfect birth control, and this one was mine! I suggest you try it if you’re on the fence!"

• Jessie
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 10, 2019

"Ok Tri Lo-Sprintec works for preventing pregnancy but honestly I don’t know anymore if it’s worth it. I have been on it for 4 months now and recently I find myself crying, without appetite, sad, I feel so hopeless right now! Not even my little baby cheers me up and this is not me, my assumption is that this pill is messing up my mind. I should stop it and try to be my happy self again though I don’t know what pill to try now all of them have the same type of feedback. I’m afraid to try another one that might be even worst. I just wanna feel happy to be alive again. Secondly I’ve been having pain in my breasts and they feel heavy and swollen like when you breastfeed burn and I'm not breastfeeding since months and months ago!! Anyone else felt breast pain on this pill? Oh !! Third but not last my libido has decreased a little bit significantly but I have noticed is not the same as before either. So Yeap. I’m thinking to give up on this!"

• Poten...
• May 20, 2016

"This is terrible, honestly. I was on ortho tri cyclen but then my pharmacy told me I ran out of refills. Ever since I was put on this I have gained 10 lbs in 3 months (which I haven't gained/loss more than 3 lbs in over 5 years). My moodiness has caused me to start fights with my boyfriend like crazy and I feel awful almost 24/7 even though I'm on Prozac as well. The only thing that works is the actual birth control part."

• Anonymous
• February 2, 2017

"Had Othro tri cyclen lo for many years pharmacy switched to this generic prescription horrible spotting between periods, acne,bloating,hives,and missed period called Doctor to switch back my normal pill othro."

• Red
• August 18, 2019

"Worst pill I’ve ever taken. I wasn’t even told about the discontinuation of ortho-tri -cyclin-lo and Benecard simply chose the tri-lo-Sprintec for me. I was taking it for about 9 months and at 43 I’m waking up with at least 4-5 new pimples every day as the others clear up. The cysts in my breasts have swelled and they are so painful. My breast Dr. won’t aspirate them because I had an augmentation a couple of years ago. Another problem I was experiencing is some weight gain which I’ve never had before since I was a teen and I was getting my cycle up to a week early. I finally had it and just stopped taking it. I’ve read articles saying it’s supposed to be exact same ingredients but this can’t be the case with such side effects. I’ve been miserable."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 12, 2019

"Biggest mistake I’ve ever made in my entire life. Tri-Lo-Sprintec helps with preventing pregnancy but that’s it. It gave me horrendous acne that was painful, cystic and now am on accutane because of it. The depression was life threatening and I decided to stop and my mental state immediately got better. Acne got a little better but the hormones really ruined my skin. Never try this. Not worth the risk."

• Dev
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 26, 2019

"Everyone’s body is completely different and Tri-Lo Sprintec may work for some but my experience was not the best. I took it for about 8 months and during the last two months I would have anxiety and outbursts of crying and felt really depressed. I also completely lost my sex drive. It was really hard for me to continue so I stopped taking it and all of the symptoms went away within 42 hours. The reason I’m giving it 2 stars and not one is because it did work for a while and didn’t cause acne or weight gain but I will not be taking it ever again."

• Socal...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 12, 2016

"I am almost done w/ my 1st pack, which is a new formulation that came out late last year. I did take FE microgestin 1/20 a few years ago & stopped because that made me lose my libido, gain weight, and just feel dead inside. I decided to give it a shot again & was given this as a generic alternative I like this better than microgestin, but I have been feeling extremely tired and unmotivated, experienced minor spotting during the 3rd week of hormone pills, and my vision becomes blurry from time to time. Not sure if the blurry vision is normal, but I hope that these symptoms subside after my body gets more used to it. Will leave another review in a few months."

• Crys
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 12, 2020

"Worse pill ever. This birth control gave me hypertension that it was 167/112. I was at the ER for hours doing X-ray, blood work & CT scan. Leading up to my visit to the ER, I had horrible chest pains/discomfort/tightness. All my results came back normal and once I decided to stop this pill and the next day, my blood pressure went down 122/82. So please, listen to your body. Before the chest pains, I suffered with horrible headaches/migraines on the 2nd & 4th week of the pills, also suffered from horrible anxiety, mood swings, insomnia & loss of appetite."

• Sabrina
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 31, 2019

"I have been taking this medication for 7 months now and I wish I would’ve stopped it sooner. I have had issues with any birth control I have tried. Unfortunately my body is very sensitive. This medication has been by far the worst! I have experienced significant hair loss and severe panic/anxiety attacks which I have never had before. I thought my body would adjust to this medication, however it has definitely gotten worse over time."

• RaeMts
• November 19, 2016

"I had use BC before. I stoped it because I was not sexually active anymore. I got the TLS this time, and can definitely see a few side effects on this three weeks. From lack of appetite,mood swings (also a anxiety attack while taking a class,NOT GREAT AT ALL);zero sex drive & migraine. My period during the first week went full for five days and spottting dark tone for a few days after too. Which is very irregular in my case. Everyone it's different, but I definitely don't see myself using them again."

• Conce...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 2, 2022

"I started this Tri-Lo-Sprintec pill in March of this year. Within a couple weeks of taking it, I noticed I was really anxious all the time. I ended up having a panic attack and going to the ER. (At this point I had no idea it was the pill). I went to my dr to discuss my frequent feeling of anxiety, to the point it started to effect my life. I was given anti-anxiety meds, and referred to a therapist. My family is great, my career is going well, our children are thriving. What could be causing me to lose my mind? (at least I felt like I was losing my mind). Fast forward... I was on my last week on Tri-lo-sprintec (placebo pills) when I noticed my anxiety decreased a little bit. Whew! Finally, light at the end of the tunnel. Had my menstrual cycle, and started my new pack of pills that Sunday. I ended up in the ER again that same day. My anxiety was bad, panic attack, and suicidal thoughts! I have been off this pill for three weeks now, and I am just now starting to feel like myself again."

• Keny
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 2, 2018

"It is a GREAT and reliable birth control without any pregnancy scares. My doctor said it was supposed to lessen cramps and cramp pain and the duration of my period which did not happen for me. I have a very irregular period, to the point where it concerned me a bit, after a month I noticed it started to regulate a bit. It came on the day it was supposed to and I stopped having multiple periods in one month or not having one at all. As soon as I started taking the pill my skin freaked out and it has been 4 months and my skin still has not cleared up, like it said it would. So the only complaint is my skin freaking out and it still not clearing up after it said it would."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 22, 2019

"I’ve only been using this birth control for about a month, I switched from trinessa lo because it was being discontinued. I was a little shaky taking it after looking at reviews but I am so glad I did. It definitely has cleared up my face where I tend to get breakouts all over my face. It doesn’t give me necessarily any side effects other then maybe a little bloating and food cravings but I can control that. It doesn’t make me emotional or angry like my last birth control. Only reason I m not giving this a 10 is because it has only been three weeks"

• Alice
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 2, 2019

"I have been on birth control for about 4 years of my life now. I've been on the nuvaring and microgestin. Never had any side effects with those, but I've dealt with acne for a really long time so I decided to switch to a birth control that could help with that. I was on it for a couple of months, didn't notice any side effects at first and my acne wasn't getting any better or worse (I didn't expect it to start working right away obviously), but by the end of the second month oh boy. I experienced horrible depression, I would cry for no reason, had no energy or motivation to do anything. I was very irritable and I had my period for 10 days straight. With that begin said, I decided to stop taking that. I never write reviews but I also want the person reading this to keep in mind, our bodies are different, this birth control might be amazing for you. Just because it didn't work for me, doesn't mean it won't work for you."