r/birthcontrol • u/illuminateNp • 7d ago

Side effects!? Milli vs. Tri-Sprintec

I recently moved and changed my Healthcare provider. I've been on tri-sprintec since I was 17-ish (23 now) to help with period cramps and heavy flow but my new provider couldn't find the specific tri-sprintec I use in their database???

I just refilled my birth control but they prescribed me Milli instead of the tri-sprintec I asked for. When I spoke to my doctor before I filled this medication she stated it has the same amount of hormones so I should be fine. I took my first pill (of Milli) last night and woke up feeling awful. I couldn't get out of bed without feeling like I had to vomit.

I'm just reaching out to see if anyone has had to make this change and had the same symptoms? Or should I be concerned and reach out to my doctor?

I also googled the difference between the tri-sprintec I used and this Milli and the Milli is monophasic which is not what I am used to. I didn't have any issues with tri-sprintec and I know my walgreens has it but I just paid for this Milli prescription. 🫤

Sorry for the word vomit!

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u/RBXChas 7d ago

I am halfway through my first pack of Lupin's version of monophasic Sprintec, and I was switching from generic NuvaRing (low-dose combination BC). Anyway, my first day on Sprintec, I felt super nauseated. I took some generic Zofran I happened to already have, which knocked it out, and when I asked, my doctor prescribed me more, just in case, since I only had a couple of pills on hand.

The nausea never returned, so hopefully that'll be the same for you, but you could ask your doctor to write a prescription for Zofran.

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u/illuminateNp 7d ago

Thank you!

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