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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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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being

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

Effect on:	Much Worse	Worse	No Change	Better	Much Better
Appetite	13.1%	21.2%	52.5%	7.1%	6.1%
Balance/Equilibrium	2%	3.1%	89.8%	4.1%	1%
Blood Pressure	0%	1%	95.9%	2%	1%
Breathing	2%	5.1%	87.8%	4.1%	1%
Confidence	10.1%	15.2%	59.6%	9.1%	6.1%
Coordination/Motor Skills	2%	9.2%	85.7%	2%	1%
Digestion	1%	15.2%	78.8%	3%	2%
Emotional Well-being	14.1%	22.2%	46.5%	13.1%	4%
Energy	9.1%	22.2%	53.5%	10.1%	5.1%
Eyesight	1%	8.1%	87.9%	2%	1%
Memory	6.1%	10.1%	73.7%	6.1%	4%
Mental Clarity	11.1%	8.1%	71.7%	4%	5.1%
Pain	6%	12%	69%	11%	2%
Patience	8.1%	19.2%	56.6%	10.1%	6.1%
Sexual Health	8.2%	15.3%	53.1%	16.3%	7.1%
Skin Complexion	6.1%	14.3%	54.1%	18.4%	7.1%
Sleep	11.1%	13.1%	59.6%	13.1%	3%
Stress Level	11%	22%	52%	9%	6%

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Commonly Reported Tri-Sprintec Side Effects

RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:

Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Acne	68.8%	12.5%	9.4%	3.1%	6.2%
Allergic Reaction	92.2%	4.4%	1.1%	1.1%	1.1%
Anxiety	58.1%	12.9%	12.9%	12.9%	3.2%
Blurred Vision	80.6%	16.1%	3.2%	0%	0%
Breast Tenderness	55.1%	20.2%	13.5%	6.7%	4.5%
Breathing Difficulties	93.5%	0%	3.2%	0%	3.2%
Change in Sex Drive	52.7%	7.7%	16.5%	15.4%	7.7%
Cold Symptoms	87.1%	0%	3.2%	6.5%	3.2%
Confusion	77.4%	12.9%	3.2%	3.2%	3.2%
Depression	59.4%	12.5%	9.4%	6.2%	12.5%
Diarrhea	80.6%	0%	9.7%	3.2%	6.5%
Dizziness	65.6%	13.5%	10.4%	5.2%	5.2%
Drowsiness	67.7%	19.4%	6.5%	3.2%	3.2%
Fatigue	52.1%	19.8%	8.3%	13.5%	6.2%
Fever	93.5%	3.2%	0%	0%	3.2%
Gas	64.5%	9.7%	12.9%	3.2%	9.7%
Hair Growth	50%	0%	50%	0%	0%
Headache	46.9%	22.9%	15.6%	10.4%	4.2%
High Blood Pressure	96.9%	1.6%	1.6%	0%	0%
Insomnia	77.4%	3.2%	12.9%	3.2%	3.2%
Irregular Bleeding	78.6%	13.1%	4.8%	2.4%	1.2%
Irregular Heartbeat	87.1%	9.7%	0%	3.2%	0%
Mood Swings	44.8%	12.5%	16.7%	14.6%	11.5%
Muscle Cramping	64.5%	12.9%	19.4%	0%	3.2%
Nausea	61.5%	15.4%	9.9%	5.5%	7.7%
Sensitivity to Light	77.4%	12.9%	9.7%	0%	0%
Sexual Dysfunction	74.2%	0%	12.9%	3.2%	9.7%
Stomach Ache	77.4%	9.7%	6.5%	3.2%	3.2%
Thinning / Loss of Hair	0%	100%	0%	0%	0%
Yeast Infection	78.7%	5.6%	5.6%	3.4%	6.7%

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Less Commonly Reported Tri-Sprintec Side Effects

RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:

Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Abdominal Pain	63.1%	20%	3.1%	7.7%	6.2%
Anxiety	58.5%	7.7%	7.7%	10.8%	15.4%
Appetite Loss	50%	0%	0%	50%	0%
Blurred Vision	82.8%	3.1%	7.8%	4.7%	1.6%
Bone Pain / Ache	0%	0%	50%	50%	0%
Breathing Difficulties	84.4%	7.8%	4.7%	1.6%	1.6%
Change in Weight	50.5%	23.1%	15.4%	5.5%	5.5%
Chest Pain	80.9%	6.7%	6.7%	2.2%	3.4%
Eye / Vision Problems	85.1%	6.9%	4.6%	3.4%	0%
Irregular Bleeding	71.4%	14.3%	0%	14.3%	0%
Irregular Periods (women)	92.1%	6.3%	1.6%	0%	0%
Itching	0%	0%	0%	0%	100%
Numbing Sensation	93.1%	3.4%	3.4%	0%	0%
Pain in Limbs	86.4%	5.7%	2.3%	1.1%	4.5%
Reduced Libido	76.6%	2.1%	6.4%	10.6%	4.3%
Thrombosis (Blood Clotting)	98.9%	0%	1.1%	0%	0%
Vomiting	50%	0%	0%	50%	0%

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Episodes since taking Tri-Sprintec

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

Auto Accident	0.6%
Fall	0.6%

Hospitalization

0.6%

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26 Oct 2016

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22 Aug 2016

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17 Jan 2016

I've been on tri-srintec since November and so far its been good. I used to have terrible cramps and the only way I could get better was taking Naproxen, having a hot shower and lay in bed with a heating pad... since November I haven't done this ritual so its an amazing improvement. Another improvement is that my skin has gotten better and I noticed my breast had gotten more bigger. I haven't seen any weight gain, I'm still in my range (132-136 lb) the same I was before taking the pill but I've noticed my thighs, hips and abdomen had gotten fuller. I haven't gained any weight but it seems like the body fat has distributed to those areas. Other downside is that my last periods had lasted longer than usual and I've noticed lower sex drive. Overall is a good pill, I have nothing to compare it to because this is the first brand I've tried but so far I'm not disappointed.

—Posted by Anonymous

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28 Jul 2014

I just started taking Tri Sprintec last week. The reason I chose this pill because it cost only $9/ momth without insurance. I read many reviews before taking it, but thought everyone reacts differently to the pill. I wanted to think positive and hope that this pill will go well with my body. I only took it for exactly 5 days and OMG it is the worst drug ever!!! The first day I took it, immediately I felt really sick and nauseated. I thought this is expected and wanted to ride it through. The second day I started to feel really tired and down and out. Not wanting to do anything. Again, I wanted to ride it through. The third day, the same thing but it got worse. I started to feel negative and starting to cry and feel insesure about everything. I am normally a very confident person and I have a wonderful boyfriend. I started to doubt his love for me or my love for him. I don't really want to do anything BUT sleep. Then the fourth day, then the fifth day. I told my boyfriend that this is waaay too much for me to handle and it is effecting our relationship. I got off the pill right away. After one day of getting off the pill, the heahaches and nausea went away immediately. But I was still emotional unstable. Now it has been 3 days after taking the pill and I am bleeding again due to the withdrawal of the pill. But I am feeling much better and almost back to my old self. That was the worst 5 days of my life!!! Very scary. For me it doesn't work. Definitely is something I will NEVER want to get back on again. Sighhhhhh

—Posted by Anonymous

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27 Mar 2016

I am on day five. I feel so tired and miserable. I feel like I am teetering on the edge of insanity. I was so irritated by everything yesterday and was so angry but didn't know why. I have to do this for 3 months to qualify for my hysterectomy. I font know if I can do this. I spent many years getting my head right and in five days its been all messed up.

—Posted by Chrissy

28 Jul 2014

Hi there, I'm so glad you are off this awful drug. I took it for a year unfortunately and it gradually got worse and worse... I have been taking apri for the past year and I feel like myself again. I wish they would take it off the market it almost ruined my life. It makes me so angry to think that girls are still going through this. You would think that such severe side effect wouldnt happen from a birth control pill. Going off of this drug was the best thing you could have done for yourself.

—Posted by Anonymous