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27 Oct 2016

was on sprintec most of my adukt life to regulate my menstrual cycles. I was overweight from 19 years old and on, never able to stick to a diet or avoid sweets, or stop smoking. I went off sprintec at 35. By 37, I managed to start eating right and exercising and made it to my optimal weight and stayed there. I went back on sprintec and just recently discovered side effects not commonly mentioned because i was trying to find answers to why, in 5-6 years, im almost to my former weight, cannot control hunger cravings, have been diagnosed with arthritis, fibromyalgia, TMJ, chronic fatigue, etc. Ive atopped taking this debilitating drug. I would rather have my cycles go haywure than to waste anymore of my life. The makers of this drug need slapped with a class action lawsuit.

—Posted by Char Fox

19 Aug 2012

I had to start birth control because of issues with ovarian cysts. At first, this pill was great. It cleared the cysts and continued to prevent them. I gained about ten pounds, which I don't mind because I have always been very small. I am going into my third month though and I am starting to have issues with the pill, all of which are related to SEVERE anxiety attacks. I am freaking out over absolutely nothing it seems like. I have not always had an easy time dealing with stress but I have never felt like this. It is always at night as well. For about a week I have been having breakdowns every evening. I have no motivation to do anything during the day either. The people around me are irritating me as well. It seems like I am just constantly having PMS issues. I have never felt like this in my life before. I think I am going to try switching to a different method.

—Posted by Kathryn

31 Mar 2011

I like this type of birth control because I don't feel like I am on a birth control at all and I feel like my normal self, where other birth control brands I've used have caused me to gain weight, have acne and mood swings.

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NuvaRing	7.9	6.29	3.85	86
Yaz	6.6	5.83	4	159
Loestrin	6.58	5.61	4.14	99
Yasmin	6.51	5.46	3.87	63
Ortho Tri-Cyclen	6.13	5.59	4.2	165
Sprintec	4.19	5.21	3.87	16

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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being

Since taking Sprintec, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:

Effect on:	Much Worse	Worse	No Change	Better	Much Better
Appetite	4.7%	16.3%	58.1%	16.3%	4.7%
Balance/Equilibrium	2.3%	2.3%	90.7%	2.3%	2.3%
Blood Pressure	0%	4.7%	90.7%	2.3%	2.3%
Breathing	2.3%	0%	86%	9.3%	2.3%
Confidence	0%	11.6%	67.4%	16.3%	4.7%
Coordination/Motor Skills	2.3%	2.3%	90.7%	4.7%	0%
Digestion	2.3%	0%	81.8%	9.1%	6.8%
Emotional Well-being	9.3%	7%	55.8%	14%	14%
Energy	4.7%	16.3%	58.1%	14%	7%
Eyesight	0%	2.3%	88.4%	9.3%	0%
Memory	2.3%	9.3%	81.4%	4.7%	2.3%
Mental Clarity	9.3%	11.6%	65.1%	11.6%	2.3%
Pain	4.7%	2.3%	83.7%	7%	2.3%
Patience	4.7%	14%	58.1%	18.6%	4.7%
Sexual Health	2.3%	6.8%	65.9%	25%	0%
Skin Complexion	2.3%	11.6%	55.8%	25.6%	4.7%
Sleep	7%	7%	69.8%	14%	2.3%
Stress Level	11.6%	9.3%	53.5%	14%	11.6%

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Commonly Reported Sprintec Side Effects

RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:

Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Acne	78.3%	21.7%	0%	0%	0%
Allergic Reaction	95.1%	4.9%	0%	0%	0%
Anxiety	50%	15%	10%	0%	25%
Blurred Vision	80%	10%	5%	0%	5%
Breast Tenderness	54.8%	26.2%	11.9%	7.1%	0%
Breathing Difficulties	85%	10%	5%	0%	0%
Change in Sex Drive	54.8%	19%	16.7%	7.1%	2.4%
Cold Symptoms	80%	15%	0%	5%	0%
Confusion	95%	5%	0%	0%	0%
Depression	69.8%	4.7%	7%	7%	11.6%
Diarrhea	90%	5%	5%	0%	0%
Dizziness	81.4%	11.6%	2.3%	2.3%	2.3%
Drowsiness	95%	5%	0%	0%	0%
Fatigue	55.8%	23.3%	11.6%	2.3%	7%
Fever	95%	5%	0%	0%	0%
Gas	75%	5%	20%	0%	0%
Headache	69.8%	9.3%	11.6%	7%	2.3%
High Blood Pressure	95.7%	4.3%	0%	0%	0%
Insomnia	85%	0%	10%	5%	0%
Irregular Bleeding	79.5%	10.3%	2.6%	2.6%	5.1%
Irregular Heartbeat	90%	5%	5%	0%	0%
Mood Swings	53.5%	18.6%	9.3%	14%	4.7%
Muscle Cramping	80%	20%	0%	0%	0%
Nausea	73.2%	12.2%	9.8%	2.4%	2.4%
Sensitivity to Light	90%	5%	5%	0%	0%
Sexual Dysfunction	90%	5%	5%	0%	0%
Stomach Ache	80%	10%	5%	5%	0%
Yeast Infection	81%	14.3%	4.8%	0%	0%

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Less Commonly Reported Sprintec Side Effects

RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:

Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Abdominal Pain	79.2%	16.7%	4.2%	0%	0%
Anxiety	73.9%	0%	4.3%	17.4%	4.3%
Blurred Vision	91.3%	4.3%	4.3%	0%	0%
Breathing Difficulties	95.7%	0%	0%	4.3%	0%
Change in Weight	56.1%	22%	14.6%	0%	7.3%
Chest Pain	85.4%	9.8%	0%	2.4%	2.4%
Eye / Vision Problems	90.2%	7.3%	2.4%	0%	0%
Irregular Bleeding	50%	50%	0%	0%	0%
Irregular Periods (women)	82.6%	4.3%	8.7%	0%	4.3%
Numbing Sensation	92.7%	2.4%	2.4%	2.4%	0%
Pain in Limbs	95.1%	0%	0%	2.4%	2.4%
Reduced Libido	75%	18.8%	6.2%	0%	0%

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Episodes since taking Sprintec

Since taking Sprintec Rate a Drug survey participants reported these episodes:

Auto Accident	3.5%
Fall	3.5%

Hospitalization

3.5%

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User Comments about Sprintec

27 Oct 2016	was on sprintec most of my adukt life to regulate my menstrual cycles. I was overweight from 19 years old and on, never able to stick to a diet or avoid sweets, or stop smoking. I went off sprintec at 35. By 37, I managed to start eating right and exercising and made it to my optimal weight and stayed there. I went back on sprintec and just recently discovered side effects not commonly mentioned because i was trying to find answers to why, in 5-6 years, im almost to my former weight, cannot control hunger cravings, have been diagnosed with arthritis, fibromyalgia, TMJ, chronic fatigue, etc. Ive atopped taking this debilitating drug. I would rather have my cycles go haywure than to waste anymore of my life. The makers of this drug need slapped with a class action lawsuit. —Posted by Char Fox Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
19 Aug 2012	I had to start birth control because of issues with ovarian cysts. At first, this pill was great. It cleared the cysts and continued to prevent them. I gained about ten pounds, which I don't mind because I have always been very small. I am going into my third month though and I am starting to have issues with the pill, all of which are related to SEVERE anxiety attacks. I am freaking out over absolutely nothing it seems like. I have not always had an easy time dealing with stress but I have never felt like this. It is always at night as well. For about a week I have been having breakdowns every evening. I have no motivation to do anything during the day either. The people around me are irritating me as well. It seems like I am just constantly having PMS issues. I have never felt like this in my life before. I think I am going to try switching to a different method. —Posted by Kathryn Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
31 Mar 2011	I like this type of birth control because I don't feel like I am on a birth control at all and I feel like my normal self, where other birth control brands I've used have caused me to gain weight, have acne and mood swings. —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
24 Mar 2011	Using springtec has helped me become more stable with my periods the only thing about them is that you have to take them everyday or it will mess up your system real bad. —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
09 Mar 2011	Im sure this med works for some, and the price is great. I just cant continue due to horrible anxiety returning about 2 weeks after starting the pills. —Posted by Confidential Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use