"i spent almost 2 years on alesse 28. my first couple months were okay. i experienced severe nausea and gained 10 pounds but lost them shortly after. i took alesse routinely at 10 pm. my first month on it i woke up with sweats, seeing &quot;stars&quot; and started vomiting. i assumed it was a bug until it happened the following week again. my doctor told me to give it 3 months so i did. this continued about once every 1-2 months at the same time during the night. i began living with gravol in my back pocket until i had enough. i came off alesse and have not had any midnight &quot;episodes&quot; and feel so much better. it was effective in preventing pregnancy although i always use backup methods anyways. my periods were short and light &amp; minor cramps"