"i&#039;ve tried many different birth controls for about 3 yrs prior to taking apri. i took apri for my acne &amp; birth control for 2 yrs &amp; it worked great. i decided to stop taking birth control altogether about 1.5 yrs ago. my acne came back immediately but my periods were lighter and i didn&#039;t have cramps while i was off of it. my dermatologists prescribed me accutane for my acne but i decided to try birth control again. i&#039;ve been taking apri for 4 months &amp; my skin is basically completely clear. maybe 1 or 2 when it&#039;s tom. however i&#039;ve noticed recent weight gain (10 lbs in 2 wks) &amp; increase in my appetite &amp; cravings. my breasts are sore &amp; noticeably bigger. i&#039;m worried this is side effects from apri. but 10lbs is better than acne!"