"i&#039;ve been taking this for about 2 years now when my gyno switched me from junel. i noticed irritability and mood swings when i first started but thought i got over it after a while. short periods and effective. however, i just stopped taking it last week and i noticed, i&#039;m assuming after my hormones have started to regulate again that my irritability and anxiety is little to none. when taking the pill pretty anything could irritate me and after about a week of being off the pill even i noticed a drastic change in my behavior. i feel much more level headed. i&#039;ve also always had very clear skin but not since i started taking this so hopefully it will go away soon. i have also noticed decreased appetite since stopping."