"i&#039;m about to start my third pill pack, and i love this birth control. both months my period started the third day of the placebo pills. i have little to no side effects. sometimes i feel a little nauseous, and my appetite has gone down. but the effectiveness is great! my boyfriend and i have had sex a few times without any other protection. the pill really does work, and i&#039;m so thankful it&#039;s so reliable. i do take my pill right to the second at 1 o&#039;clock everyday. my experience with sprintec is wonderful, and i plan to stick with it as my birth control."