Switched to tri sprintec (hormones change by week) and had horrible nausea. I'm also not in a place to talk to my doctor right now (geographically, I'm in another country) so my best bet is to try and wait it out. I recently found out that my insurance has automatically switched me to a cheaper generic version of my birth control. Never been annoying enough to switch to something else.I've been taking Tri-Sprintec (and the others with different names) and have had no real issues. Posts are moderated for respect, equanimity, grace, and relevance.Press J to jump to the feed. This sub is a safe space for LGBTQ2A+ folks.Looks like you're using new Reddit on an old browser. But before that, I was very briefly on a generic that gave me crippling headaches and insomnia.So I was understandably a bit nervous when I saw the new generic, but the feeling worsened when I did more research on Tri-Sprintec. Tri-Lo-Sprintec is not to be used during pregnancy; if pregnancy occurs during use of Tri-Lo-Sprintec instruct the patient to stop further use [see Warnings and Precautions ]. i insisted that i could not have the generic and my insurance is covering the brand name for me. 'Have you been on spiro and BC for hormones? So my thoughts are if I switch to tri-Sprintec like I was on a while ago if my acne would go away like it once was or if they’re so similar it wouldn’t really make a difference?? I started on Yaz until the unauthorized generic Gianvi came out. Loved Yaz, hated Gianvi. I decided to start taking Tri Lo Sprintec birth control and I’ve noticed that it’s made my hair and skin so greasy which is weird because I thought it would really help . Only been on BC but it didn't really help.I do take spiro sometimes but I wanted to try birth control because I’ve noticed the spiro can make my hair fall out as well and thin it outA place to discuss Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and all that comes along with it. I will say that I've never been on the brand name, so I can't compare them. 'Have you been on spiro and BC for hormones? I've been on Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo for about six years and have never had any problems with it. This sub is a safe space for LGBTQ2A+ folks.Looks like you're using new Reddit on an old browser. For Acne: “I was prescribed this Tri-Sprintec brand of birth control to control my acne about 18 months ago but I also use it for pregnancy prevention. you'll have to try it to see how it will effect you!I made the switch the other month and it has been horrid. Yes, you can see the discontinuation on the FDA website here. We are a welcoming subreddit and support the rights of all genders. Take one tablet daily by mouth at the same time every day. I guess I don't have much else to say... just that it was fine for me and I hope things work out for you too!This is exactly what I needed to hear. It is not, I should have been put on the Tri-LO-Sprintec. I quit taking it to give my body a break and low and behold I got pregnant. While these reviews might be helpful, they are not a substitute for the expertise, knowledge and judgement of healthcare practitioners. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcutsCookies help us deliver our Services. I decided to start taking Tri Lo Sprintec birth control and I’ve noticed that it’s made my hair and skin so greasy which is weird because I thought it would really help . I decided to start taking Tri Lo Sprintec birth control and I’ve noticed that it’s made my hair and skin so greasy which is weird because I thought it would really help . Teva (Vestura) 1 (888) 838-2872. I have never had worse acne in my entire life. I realized that I have high androgens because I have symptoms such as oily skin and hair , chin hair , hair shedding , and acne . Take one tablet daily by mouth at the same time every day. Take with food if it causes an upset stomach. there are two different strengths of the Tri-pills, the low and the higher one. I could get free birth control in my current country of residence but there's no guarantee it would be the same as my old prescription and I'm still terrified of having to either go a full month on the new prescription or use alternative birth control for a full month before I can start a new prescription.Have any of you made the switch? I can’t really complain about it. After having her I got Nexplanon which was a complete mistake. But at least I have more options if tri-Sprintec doesn’t work out for me. Thank you for your input!I’m the opposite of everyone above, I was on tri-sprintec, and my body hated it. 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