"i was on portia when i started birth control, and was on it for years and never had any problems until i switched to levlen due to insurance changes. ever since i started this brand, i have gained 27 pounds, had drastic mood swings right before/ while i am on my period and night sweats. the periods are getting more painful as time goes by. i didn&#039;t realize all these things i&#039;ve been experience could be related to the birth control until i looked up reviews and saw similar complaints. i made a doctors appointment for later this week, and i really hope to switch off of levlen. all the side effects are too unbearable to not notice after 6 months of putting up with them!"