"i, before starting this, read a lot of negative reviews. my endocrinologist wanted to try this as a way to see if my hair loss, acne, and a few other issues were related to something that this medication would help. i have been on it for a month. in the first week, my skin cleared about 90% and since, my hair has stopped falling out. some of the extra body hair i was growing has ceased and also disappeared. it does give you headaches, and it does  make me cry a lot, which is abnormal for someone who has no emotional outbursts, ever. i have not gained any weight. i lost three pounds. although it did make me lose a few pounds, it does keep your stomach a bit bloated. i think it is something that you personally would notice. its good overall."