"so far, i haven&#039;t gotten pregnant so this medication is doing its job. i have experienced a few side effects. i have a complete loss of appetite (i haven&#039;t been hungry in 2 months) and i&#039;ve lost about 5 pounds. sex can be painful since i can&#039;t seem to produce natural lubrication. my period is a barely a period, i wouldn&#039;t even call it a &quot;flow&quot; and it lasts maybe a day and a half. most concerning is before starting orsythia i had low blood pressure, but after two months my blood pressure has gone up so much it is technically stage 1 hypertension (despite taking perscription water pills)."