"i started to take spintec about 3 years ago. i did not have any side effects. prior to taking sprintec, i had horrible periods: heavy cramping, heavy flow, etc. sprintec reduced my cramping and heavy flow. i workout about 5 times a week so i didn&#039;t notice any weight gain. however, for almost 6 months, i stopped taking it because my prescription ran out and i had to go see my doctor. i also was not sexually active for those 6 months so i did not feel the need to be on it. i just started taking it again. i recommend sprintec to every woman who wants a cheap, effective form of birth control. just be aware that every body is different. find what works for you."