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What Causes Spotting And Stomach Cramps Inspite Of Being On Tri-Sprintec?

hi, i have been on tri sprintec for about 7months now with no problems until now, i have been very tired for the last week, and when im hungry if i think about anything other than toast and bananas i feel sick, also today i have spotting and i feel crampy like i could start my period but its not supposed to start for another 12days. could i be pregnant? and is this something i should concern my doctor about?
Thu, 30 Dec 2021
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Hi,

TRI-Sprintec contains both norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol that used in the prevention of unwanted pregnancies from unprotected sexual intercourse. It may cause weakness, tiredness, nausea or feeling unwell, abdominal pain or cramps, irregular uterine bleeding, spotting or breakthrough bleeding between periods, vaginal bleeding etc.

Other side effects of these medications are vomiting, headache, indigestion, bloating, GIT upset, changes in sleep pattern, breast enlargement and tenderness, impaired wound healing, easily bruising or bleeding, dryness of mouth, vaginal discharge, fatigue, dizziness, facial hair growth, changes body weight, allergic reactions etc. Usually these side effects are mild and will go away over time. But if these side effects persist for long or bother you then you should consult your doctor first for medical help.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Zubayer Alam, General And Family Physician
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What Causes Spotting And Stomach Cramps Inspite Of Being On Tri-Sprintec?

Hi, TRI-Sprintec contains both norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol that used in the prevention of unwanted pregnancies from unprotected sexual intercourse. It may cause weakness, tiredness, nausea or feeling unwell, abdominal pain or cramps, irregular uterine bleeding, spotting or breakthrough bleeding between periods, vaginal bleeding etc. Other side effects of these medications are vomiting, headache, indigestion, bloating, GIT upset, changes in sleep pattern, breast enlargement and tenderness, impaired wound healing, easily bruising or bleeding, dryness of mouth, vaginal discharge, fatigue, dizziness, facial hair growth, changes body weight, allergic reactions etc. Usually these side effects are mild and will go away over time. But if these side effects persist for long or bother you then you should consult your doctor first for medical help. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Zubayer Alam, General And Family Physician