"i have been on the three month no period, one week of period form of this medication for approximately 3 weeks. it was prescribed by my doctor to help with the extreme cramps and various symptoms i get during my period in spite of me being a smoker. in the last week or so, i have been noting several worrying side effects and i am not sure that i will continue this medication. my heart rate is increased from a good, normal range to almost always high (high 80s-125 resting). i wake up at night to swollen, tingly hands and have difficulty sleeping. tired frequently. today i had to go to urgent care because of one of the worst pains i&#039;ve ever had in my stomach area, may or may not be related but i read something about it on this site."