"i had taken this medication before so i thought i knew what to expect. i&#039;m 24 and have tried various types of bc. although the patch was less inconvenient then taking a pill daily, the side effects weren&#039;t worth it. i immediately gained 3 pounds (within the first week), i broke out all over my face, i&#039;ve had three large cysts on my face, it made me irritable and caused severe insomnia. my dermatologist and i were both surprised with how much acne it gave me. absolutely wouldn&#039;t recommend this product to anyone, ever!"