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Read user comments about the side effects, benefits, and effectiveness of Tri-Sprintec (28) Oral.

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Condition: Birth Control
5/6/2013 8:22:02 AM

Reviewer: 25-34 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 5

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 5

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 5

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Condition: Birth Control
4/22/2013 11:41:11 PM

Reviewer: Priscilla , 13-18 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 5

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 4

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 4

Comment:
Made my skin clear no weight gain. I weigh around 105-110. Boobs and butt got bigger but I needed that. Works efficiently. But do not take your first day of the month pill without eating with it. Each time I have taken the first pill on an empty stomach I vomit but if you eat with it, you should be fine. Also if you forget to take a pill and have to take two in one day, be careful and make sure to ... Show Full Comment

Condition: Birth Control
3/26/2013 2:38:03 PM

Reviewer: 25-34 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 4

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 1

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 1

Comment:
The Estrogen levels in this pill were too high for me. I had horrible nausea, mood swings, even vomiting. It was a very frustrating experience for 2 months before switching.

Condition: Birth Control
3/21/2013 9:15:37 PM

Reviewer: Lovely., 19-24 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 4

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 5

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 2

Comment:
As far as preventing pregnacy, this is the perfect pill. I've never gotten pregnant with it, even with unprotected (no "pulling out") sex. The 1st month was hell, mood swings, headache, nausea, etc. month 2-12, pretty uneventful. Nausea and pain were gone. If i gained weight during that time, it was very slow. And my hair seemed to be growing longer. Now, almost 2 years in, i've gained a ... Show Full Comment

Condition: Birth Control
3/17/2013 3:22:31 PM

Reviewer: s38hyler, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 3

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 5

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 1

Comment:
After taking this several years and complaining of hives every month that no doctor could figure out why I was having hives they thought they were allergies, they always happen the third week on the pill, I have had bad weight gain, tired all the time, never feel like doing anything, chronic constipation, cracked lips that won't heal and sores in the corner of my lips. weakness in my arms and le ... Show Full Comment

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