"i&#039;ve been using the patch for over two years because i have no other choice. only upside is ive never gotten pregnant on it. right away i noticed side effects of gaining weight and nausea. over time the symptoms became worse. everyday monday after changing the patch i become very ill. i wake up hot and disorientated. then my body forces me to violently vomit for 4-5 hours.  while this happens i experience chest pain.  difficulty breathing.  extreme exhaustion. so dizzy i can&#039;t walk. my heart feels like it almost skips beats then tries to catch up to itself.  it&#039;s like having food poisoning."