"i&#039;m about to finish my first pack and i have mixed reviews. during the first 2 weeks i was craving sugar like crazy.  about the third week that calmed down though.  i started taking safyral because i was having break through bleeding with loestrin and already safryal has regulated my period to just the week of my placebo pills.  my period started late, but that&#039;s not a big deal considering this is my first month on this birth control.  the most annoying side effect is the bloating.  i don&#039;t think i&#039;ve ever felt this bloated ever and i never get cramps on my period, but i&#039;m having cramps with this pill.  i&#039;m sure these symptoms will calm down as my body gets used to it, if not, i&#039;m switching to something different."