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Tri-Sprintec

Ethinyl estradiol + Norgestimate

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Description | Uses & Side Effects | Warnings

Generic name and active ingredients are norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol.
It is an oral contraceptive which is also effective in treating acne.

Functions by preventing pregnancy brought about by stopping ovulation and altering the endometrium and cervical mucus.

Available in packs containing 28 tablets that should be taken in order suggested.

The inactive ingredients include anhydrous lactose, lactose monohydrate, lake blend black LB 636, magnesium stearate, and pregelatinized starch

Each light blue tablet contains progestational compound norgestimate, oxime, estrogenic compound, ethinyl estradiol, and the inactive ingredients include anhydrous lactose, FD&C blue no. 2 aluminum lake, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, and pregelatinized starch.

Each blue tablet contains progestational compound norgestimate, oxime, and estrogenic compound, ethinyl estradiol, and the inactive ingredients include anhydrous lactose, FD&C blue no. 2 aluminum lake, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, and pregelatinized starch.

Each white tablet contains only inert ingredients as follows: anhydrous lactose, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, and microcrystalline cellulose.

Common Uses:

Birth control pill that also treats acne.

Off Label Uses:

Treatment of:
Heavy menstrual bleeding;
Painful menstrual periods;
Irregular menstrual periods;
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder or PMDD.

Side Effects:
Chest pain;
Sudden vision changes;
High blood pressure;
Headaches;
Breakthrough bleeding;
Bloating;
Nausea and vomiting;
Breast tenderness or swelling;
Decrease sex drive;
Signs of a stroke like vision or speech changes, weakness or numbness in the extremities, severe headache;
Signs of liver damage like yellow eyes or skin, dark urine, upper-right abdominal pain;
Depression;
Migraines;
Breast lumps.

Cautions / Warnings:

Important to understand how and when to commence taking these pills and what to do if one misses taking the pills;
It becomes much less effective if not taken regularly as recommended;
Incorrect usage could result in pregnancy;
Is not protection against HIV, AIDS, or other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs);
Increases the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and blood clots;
Above-mentioned risks are higher in women who smoke and are above age 40;
Combined oral contraceptives could increase the risk of breast cancer or cervical cancer;
Also increases the risk of benign liver tumors;
Might worsen existing gallbladder disease and not recommended for women with history of gallbladder problems;
Might increase blood sugar, epsecially in women with diabetesp;
Might increase blood pressure, therefore not recommended for women with hypertension;
Could change menstrual bleeding patterns;
Some women experience breakthrough bleeding (bleeding between periods), and some might not have a period at all;
Periods could also be shorter and lighter;
In case of missed periods, it is important to consult the physician;
Might affect cholesterol levels;
Depression could get worse;
Could cause vision changes;
Not recommended to be used during pregnancy;
Not recommended for nursing mothers.

Drug Interactions:
Cyclosporine;
Atorvastatin;
Theophylline;
Aminoglutethimide;
Antibiotics;
Aprepitant;
Atorvastatin;
Barbiturates like:
Amobarbital;
Butalbital;
Pentobarbital;
Phenobarbital;
Secobarbital;
Cyclosporine;
Seizure medications like:
Carbamazepine;
Felbamate;
Lamotrigine;
Oxcarbazepine;
Phenytoin;
Topiramate;
Modafinil;
Protease inhibitors like:
Amprenavir;
Atazanavir;
Fosamprenavir;
Indinavir;
Nelfinavir;
Ritonavir;

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26 Oct 2016

I 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

22 Aug 2016

3 months ago I started experiencing numbness, tingling and weakness in my left leg, I ignored it. As time went on, the sensation took over the entire left side of my body with my head and neck full of pressure/tingling. When I called my Gyno, a nurse assured me it was neurological and to see a neurologist. I let it go on for another month and after losing much sleep, I knew I needed to tell someone. After seeing a neurologist, one of his first questions was, do you take any estrogen? I said yes birth control pills. He showed some concern, but wanted to run a number of tests first. The results showed everything was clear neurologically. But the feeling was now going on all day and night, I couldn't bare it. I made a call to my Gyno once again. The nurse that answered this time showed much concern and advised me to stop taking my birth control immediately as these symptoms may lead to stroke. That night I did not take Tri-Sprintec... I woke up in the morning with the most mild numbness and within a few hours, the sensations were completely gone. I couldn't believe that I was relieved of it so fast. I don't know any females personally who experienced one of the dangerous side effects of birth control, but I do now. If anyone else comes across an experience like this, follow your gut, don't ignore it, and tell someone. I'm grateful it wasn't too late and I learned a lot from this experience.

—Posted by Anonymous

22 Aug 2016

3 months ago I started experiencing numbness/tingling in my left leg, I ignored it. As time went on, the numbness took over the entire left side of my body with my head and neck full of pressure/tingling. When I called my Gyno, a nurse assured me it was neurological and to see a neurologist. I let it go on for another month and after losing much sleep, I knew I needed to tell someone. After seeing a neurologist, one of his first questions was, do you take any estrogen? I said yes birth control pills. He showed some concern, but wanted to do MRI/EEG first. After a number of tests, everything was clear neurologically. But the feeling was going on all day and night, I couldn't bare it. I made a call to my Gyno once again. The nurse that answered this time showed much concern and advised me to stop taking my birth control immediately as these symptoms may lead to stroke. That night I did not take the pill, I woke up in the morning with zero numbness and I couldn't believe that I was relieved of it so fast. I don't know any females personally who experienced one of the dangerous side effects of birth control, but I do now. If anyone else comes across an experience like this, follow your gut, don't ignore it, and tell someone. I'm grateful it wasn't too late and I learned a lot from this experience.

—Posted by Anonymous

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Generic name and active ingredients are norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol. It is an oral contraceptive which is also effective in treating acne. Functions by preventing pregnancy brought about by stopping ovulation and altering the endometrium and cervical mucus. Available in packs containing 28 tablets that should be taken in order suggested. The inactive ingredients include anhydrous lactose, lactose monohydrate, lake blend black LB 636, magnesium stearate, and pregelatinized starch Each light blue tablet contains progestational compound norgestimate, oxime, estrogenic compound, ethinyl estradiol, and the inactive ingredients include anhydrous lactose, FD&C blue no. 2 aluminum lake, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, and pregelatinized starch. Each blue tablet contains progestational compound norgestimate, oxime, and estrogenic compound, ethinyl estradiol, and the inactive ingredients include anhydrous lactose, FD&C blue no. 2 aluminum lake, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, and pregelatinized starch. Each white tablet contains only inert ingredients as follows: anhydrous lactose, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, and microcrystalline cellulose.

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