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Can Tri-Sprintec effect sex and sexual desire? I have an odd and somewhat embarrassing question. I have been on Tri-Sprintec for 3 months and I have noticed a decline in sexual desire and decreased satisfaction from sex (really hard to reach an orgasm). Can the pill cause this? by Sarah, 05/05/2008

switched to Sprintech and no period I was currently useing the birthcontrol pill Kariva and then i got switched to Sprintech. I am now on my 4th week of the pill and i haven't gotten my period yet and it is now wednesday i just had a tiny bit of blood nothing big at all. I was wonde... by Taylor, 07/26/2006

Switching from Ovcon-35 to Sprintec I have been on Ovcon-35 for a couple years now and I have noticed that this has made me extremely depressed. I recently switched my prescription and was put on Sprintec. Has anyone had any good results from Sprintec? Or, does anyone know about its rel... by Erin in Connecticut, 02/22/2006

How often and when should nausea occure while on Sprintec? I have been on Sprintec for about 1 week 1/2 and during this time, I have had 3 instances of morning nausea, along w/ headaches afterwards. I believe it is due to the pill because i almost never experience nausea. I take the pill at night about an hou... by Jernell in Tampa, FL, 01/24/2006

What does this mean while using Sprintec? Use another method of birth control as a back-up method if you have sex anytime from the sunday your first pack until the next sunday (7- days). Does this mean to use antoher form of contreceptives for that week I take the birth control or that month?... by Unknown, 07/04/2006

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Sprintec (Oral) Drug and Prescription Information

Sprintec (Oral)

Sprintec (Oral) Medication Classification

ORAL CONTRACEPTIVES (By mouth)

Sprintec (Oral) Brandname

Ortho Tri-Cyclen, Yasmin, Aviane, Necon 1/35, Ortho-Novum 7/7/7, Low-Ogestrel 28, Ortho-Cyclen, Femhrt 1/5, Alesse 28, Estrostep Fe, Levora-28, Ovcon 35, Zovia 1/35e, Loestrin Fe 1/20, Sprintec

Sprintec (Oral) is used for the Treatment

Oral contraceptives are birth control pills.

When To Not Use Sprintec (Oral)

You should not use oral contraceptives if you have ever had an allergic reaction to them or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. You should not use if you have heart disease or have had a blood clot.

How Should You Use Sprintec (Oral)

Coated Tablet, Tablet

  • Your doctor will tell you how much of this medicine to use and how often. Do not use more medicine or use it more often than your doctor tells you to.
  • You may take this medicine with food to lessen stomach upset.
  • Keep your pills in the container you receive from the pharmacy. Take the pills in the order they appear in the container.
  • Take your pill at the same time every day. Swallow the tablet whole. Do not crush, break, or chew it.
    • If a dose is missed:
  • If one dose is missed: Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Take 2 tablets if you do not remember until the next day. Ask your health caregiver if you need to USE ANOTHER KIND OF BIRTH CONTROL until your period begins.
  • If you miss two doses in a row: Take 2 pills a day for the next 2 days and then go back to taking one a day. Ask your health caregiver if you need to USE ANOTHER KIND OF BIRTH CONTROL until your period begins.
  • If you miss 3 doses in a row: Stop taking this month's pills AND USE A DIFFERENT METHOD OF BIRTH CONTROL until your period begins; then start a new cycle of pills.

Proper Sprintec (Oral) Storage

Store Sprintec (Oral) at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture unless otherwise stated by manufacturer's instructions or labelling. Keep Sprintec (Oral) and all medications out of the reach of children.

What To Avoid While Using Sprintec (Oral)

Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

  • Make sure your doctor knows if you are also using any other medicines, such as antibiotics or epilepsy medicine.

Sprintec (Oral) Warnings

  • Use a different kind of birth control during the first 3 weeks of oral contraceptive use to make sure you are protected from pregnancy.
  • Tell your doctor if you have lupus, high blood pressure, epilepsy, asthma, migraine headaches, sugar diabetes, or depressed mood.
  • If you smoke while using birth control pills, you increase your risk of having a heart attack, stroke, or blood clot. If you have any questions about the risks in using this medicine, talk to your doctor.
  • If you miss two periods in a row, call your doctor for a pregnancy test before you take any more pills.
  • You should see your doctor on a regular basis (every 6 months or 1 year) while taking birth control pills.
  • It is best to wait 2 or 3 months after stopping birth control pills before you try to get pregnant.

Sprintec (Oral) Side Effects

Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:

  • Pain in leg (calf), chest, or groin
  • Severe headache, sudden vision changes
  • Shortness of breath or trouble breathing
  • Lumps in breast
  • Yellowing of the skin or eyes
    • If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:
  • Nausea
  • Bloated feeling or weight gain
  • Stomach cramps
  • Appetite changes
  • Breast tenderness or swelling
  • Tired feeling that will not go away
  • Vaginal itching or discharge
  • Contact lens discomfort
  • Sensitivity to sunlight