"this is the first birth control i&#039;ve ever taken and i&#039;ve had a few mood swings, at the same time i&#039;m still a teenager and hormones are flying everywhere so it doesn&#039;t truly bother me. i used to have terrible periods where i would have to miss school for a few days at a time and immediately the medicine fixed it. my period only occurs on the placebo days and is very light and with minor cramps that a few period relief pills help. last month i did feel very sick during my placebo days and im sure it&#039;s because i was taking it but not eating. i was told that would happens so i advise you to always eat before taking it. i also had terrible acne and it has cleared up immensely. overall it&#039;s great for me."