"i was prescribed jolivette due to my high blood pressure which was being caused by ocella birth control. for the first 3 months i did not experience any side effects besides the irregular period which was advised in advance.  after 3 months, i first noticed the side effects below: extreme weight gain (50 pounds!) and cravings for food that i had not previously ever would eat. oily scalp and hair loss, this was a first for me and thought that i was just getting older, but then confirmed that it was jolivette! (i&#039;m 30 by the way). anger and stress to the extreme. depressed for no reason (i actually thought i was pregnant and would take home and doctor tests but resulted as negative every time). chest and stomach pains. "