"2 months ago my insurance informed me they no longer cover ortho tri-cyclen lo (that had no side effects)  and would basically have to switch to the generic form, tri-lo sprintec. being assured that it was the same thing and that keeping ortho would cost about 150, i went ahead and took the generic. i could only make it through 1 and a half packs before i couldn&#039;t take the side effects anymore. i was gaining a lot of weight for no reason, constantly bloated, breaking out, fatigued, suddenly depressed for no reason, spotting and even my period just starting for no reason! i finally finished my second pack today but my period started a week ago. told the pharmacy to switch me back, worst bc, not the same as ortho lo."