"i started taking minastrin october 2015. i lost weight taking this pill, have had great skin, and i don&#039;t really have a period. i am 24 years old and have one child. this pill has been great so far, but after reading other people&#039;s experiences with side effects i feel relieved knowing that i&#039;m not the only one that has frequent mood swings the week before i start my placebo pills. i don&#039;t take my pill at the same time everyday. overall this has been a great contraceptive."