"i was switched to minastrin from loestrin, just like everyone else. but unlike most, i am doing great on it! i was taking loestrin for over 2 years and loved it. minastrin has been the same for me, no unusual side effects at all. no acne, which i had when i was a teenager and still use proactiv for. no unusual headaches or bleeding, etc. i rated it an 8 only because i don&#039;t like chewing it, its gross tasting but works good for me so i&#039;m sticking with it."