"i have been on sprintec for over a month now. i&#039;m 18, this is my first birth control pill, and i was prescribed by my dermatologist. ironically, my acne has actually worsened significantly since starting the pill. i have decided to switch to a different pill because the side effects are honestly unbearable. sprintec has increased my appetite and resulted in weight gain. i am constantly hungry and never feel satisfied after eating. i have experienced increased depression, hair loss, and a longer period. my period averaged 4 days prior to taking sprintec, and now it is 8-9 days. the only benefits to this pill are increased breast size and affordability."