User Reviews for Tri-Previfem (28) oral

I began taking this (again) in June and since that specific month my boyfriend and I of SIX years have been NONSTOP fighting. It took him saying, "You've been in a bad mood for the past two months" for me to realize that I was on the pills for the same amount of time that we'd been fighting. I'm depressed every single day and I cry at the slightest thing he does. I have ZERO confidence and if a girl even looks at him I get so irritable and angry I want to punch her in the face. Today is the absolute LAST day I will be on this pill, or else it will ruin my relationship for good. It's a horrible medication. Don't take it unless you want to be a complete wreck and ruin your satisfaction with life.Read More Read Less

I was on Levora and I changed because that pill made me break out so bad, I've been on this pill for 2 months and see no improvement and now I am emotional all the time, my breast hurt and my acne has not changed at all. I just don't want to take anything. My dr says to be on it a couple months and then we'll talk but I give up on pills and am just gonna not take anything and go back to normal.

I have been on several birth control pills over the last 15 years and have been on this for 9 months. I have always had acne since I was a teen. My skin is completely clear now. My hormonal swings were terrible and now I haven't noticed any depression. The only bad thing I've noticed is that my cramps are much worse and I usually get a migraine right around my period. The bloating has subsided. I would take clear skin and being happy even if it means I have to suffer through a day or two of cramps. Read More Read Less

My breasts increased 2 cup sizes which is a bad thing for me because now I have chronic back pain. I'm young and had a healthy sexual appetite until switching to this brand. Now I have absolutely no sex drive. I even noticed some anxiety and dread when my very loving SO tries to show affection. While I haven't noticed a change in mood, I have noticed that it is harder for my SO to pull me away from my hobbies. It's like an unhealthy obsession. I never experienced this before. Perhaps it's just a distraction from the hormones flooding my body...either way, I don't feel like myself and I hate these changes. I would not recommend this pill to anyone.Read More Read Less

Before taking this, I was on Yaz which made me get no periods for 3 months which wasn't good, and tri-nessa which was great. For whatever reason my gyno told me this would be the same thing, only cheaper so I went with it. BIG MISTAKE. I've gained 5 pounds in a month while dieting/exercising so I really should have been loosing or at least staying at the same weight. Also my cramps are still horrible AND my hands and feet have been swelling at random times and that is listed as a side effect. Not impressedRead More Read Less

I originally started taking the Generic for Yaz for PCOS to manage ovarian cysts and regulate period but I lost prescription coverage so Dr prescribed this instead. It only costs $9 from Walmart pharmacy. It has cut down on pain/cramps asscoiated with my cysts, prevented pregnancy, and decreased hormonal headaches. It did increase breast size about a cup. Only complaints I I really have is sore breasts and almost 10lb weight gain over a couple months.

I originally started taking the Generic for Yaz for PCOS to manage ovarian cysts and regulate period but I lost prescription coverage so Dr prescribed this instead. It only costs $9 from Walmart pharmacy. It has cut down on pain/cramps asscoiated with my cysts, prevented pregnancy, and decreased hormonal headaches. It did increase breast size about a cup. Only complaints I I really have is sore breasts and almost 10lb weight gain over a couple months.

This pill has been horrible for me! I have gained 15 lbs in three months even though I work out an hour a day, 4-5 times per week, have itchy pimples on my face(have ALWAYS had clear skin),am constantly hungry, sad & bitchy! Now my Doc has switched me to Oscella&I'm scared to start. Any advice?!?

This is my first time ever taking birth control and ive been on it for 3 weeks so far ive already gained 5 pounds and my breast went up a cup size ive also developed low blood sugar and bad nausea and headaches i only wanted a birth control that would clear up my skin and regulate my haywire hormones not very happy

For me the pros (lighter periods, no cramping, no more acne, and bigger boobs) definitely out-way the cons (bloating and a 5lb. weight gain). Over all I would say that I am pretty content with it.

I am having hair loss, and i am only 22 and you can tell. Also get bruise easliy i think i have been on it for 6 or 7 months.

It works and is easy to take. However, the side effects were too bad so I had to stop taking the pills. The first week was fine, but on the second week I began to feel depressed for no reason. I began to break out in places I'd never had acne before such as my neck, chest and back. I got zits on my face and little red bumps on my chest, neck and forehead. I thought it would go away but it just got worse. Now I have had bad diarrhea for about a week. I also get cravings for sweets. I would definitely NOT recommend this pill.Read More Read Less

I absolutely hate this birth control. In a month, I gained about 15 pounds without changing my eating habits. My face has broken out everywhere. Worst of all, I was prescribed this to control my hormones. I have zero patience for people and haven't had one day without mood swings. At this point, I can't even go to work because I don't have tolerance for people. I don't understand why anyone would take this prescription.

Ever since I started taking this birth control my hair has been falling out so much!! It's actually noticeable now. I'm only 28 years young. I'm also much moody and depressed. I absolutely dislike this pill!! DON'T TAKE IT.

I have been on Tri-Previfem for 4 months and I am not happy at all! My skin has gotten horrible. I haven never had skin problems in my life and now I'm on skin treatment. I also have gone up a cup size or 2. And that has been very depressing since I had purchased my wedding gown it fit perfect and now have to get it altered because my breast have gotten larger. I do not recommend this medication. I was on ortho tri cyclen Lo and I can't wait to get back on it. Only reason I went with Tri-Previfem is because it was WAY WAY cheaper than Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo. I am now willing to pay what ever is necessary to get back on my old birth control.Read More Read Less

I was switched to Tri-Previfem by my Medco supplier about 5 months ago (was recently on Tri-Sprintec, another generic bc pill). Ever since I've been on Tri-Previfem, I've noticed a HUGE change in my mood and overall emotional well-being. I've felt depressed, alone, I get upset easily over minor things, and I've had no sex drive whatsoever. It works great as far as doing its job as birth prevention (every pill I've ever taken was fine in that sense, thankfully), but my emotional well-being has taken a huge hit. I'm either going to switch or take a break from bc in general to let my body rest after being on the pill for nearly 6 years.Read More Read Less

i am on my 4th pack of tri-previfem and i really don't like it. i have been spotting a week up to 2 weeks before my periond and i cramp alot so not satisfied

I have been taking tri previfem for six months. Ortho tricyclen lo is no longer available thru my mail order service and costs more. I experienced lighter periods but prolonged periods of depression.

I was switched to this pill by my pharmacy and I have noticed I've gained about 5 pounds (a lot for me) and my breasts have gone up a cup size (not happy!) Its a good thing I go to my gyno in 2 weeks. Ready to switch!!

I had chronic bladder infections for over a year and after many treatments of antibiotics, I knew it was something more. A visit to the Urologist revealed that I have crystals in my bladder! Also, my hair falls out way too much!