Tri-Sprintec Birth Control Information

Tri-Sprintec is a prescription birth control pill that used to treat acne as well as regulate a woman's menstrual cycle. Tri-Sprintec is a variation of Ortho Tri-Cyclen, and it's a progestin and estrogen combination pill. It works by thickening the mucus found in the cervix, thus making it more difficult for sperm to penetrate. That's how it prevents pregnancy.

Function

• Tri-Sprintec is a hormonal birth control pill used for pregnancy prevention. The pill also has been successful in the treatment of acne, endometriosis, menorrhagia (heavy periods) and dysmenorrhoea (painful periods). Especially increased PMS symptoms and other menstrual irregularities often benefit from the use of a birth control pill, too.

Taking Tri-Sprintec Properly

• Tri-Sprintec should be taken once daily at around the same time each day whether at noon, during dinner or before bed. This allows the body to regulate itself with the specific hormone dosages. The pill can be taken with or without food. Take the 28 pills in your tablet pack in order. If a pill is missed for some reason, take two pills when one's next dose should occur. Tri-Sprintec should be stored in room temperature heat; excessive heat may change the effects of the pill.

Side Effects

• Much like any birth control pill, Tri-Sprintec has various side effects. Some of these side effects include: spotting, breakthrough bleeding, vomiting, nausea, headaches, migraines, tender breasts, decreased sex drive and increased blood pressure. If any of these side effect persist, consult a health care professional to be examined and for further instructions on whether to take Tri-Sprintec.

Who Should Avoid Taking Tri-Sprintec

• Anyone with a history of depression, blood clots, stroke, migraines or breast cancer should consult with a doctor before choosing to take this hormonal birth control pill. Other women with high cholesterol, gallbladder disease, liver disease, diabetes or other heart valve problems should avoid taking Tri-Sprintec.

Precautions

• Similar to the use of any hormonal birth control pill, the onset use of the pill can cause spotting and breakthrough bleeding. The use of a birth control pill also increases the risk of blood clots to those who use them. Women who smoke, are pregnant or may be pregnant--and women who are breastfeeding--should not take Tri-Sprintec. Discontinue use of the pill if you experience leg swelling, chest pain, numbness anywhere on the body, painful breathing or yellowing of the skin. Consult a health care professional for immediate medical care.