"i was given this to treat my cystic acne, and severe mood swings due to pmdd. this isn&#039;t my first time on birth control, either. orsythia has been working well, a little too well! my acne vanished, my skin texture changed (for the better), and i no longer lash out at anyone for simply calling my name. 

however, now that it&#039;s been in my system for 5 months, i&#039;ve developed dependent edema. my legs swell up like balloons, and they&#039;re firm to the touch. anyway, overall, it works great, but with that nasty edema, i&#039;ve been switched to a lower dosage of another brand. if you need a bc with some umf!, orsythia is your best bet. if not, find something weaker."