"i&#039;ve been taking sprintec for a couple months and from the first week i started i had horrible acne breakouts.  my periods are longer than they&#039;ve ever been, even while off birth control and while my cramps aren&#039;t as severe during that time i have cramps all the time it seems. at least 3 weeks out of the month.  i have horrible headaches and feel like i might pass out, although i can&#039;t say for certain these are from taking sprintec.  the worst side effect of all is my mood swings. it&#039;s sad and scary when out of the whole month the time that i&#039;m the calmest is during pms and my period.  i snap and get upset with friends, family, and co-workers over things that has never bothered me before. i never had any side effects with my last birth control."