"i was on marlissa for 6 months . i originally started taking it because i had very heavy periods and i also became sexually active. overall, it did its job. my periods became super light and it did protect me against pregnancy. however the side effects were terrible. i was sick to my stomach for the first couple days of a new pack every month, my cramps got worse instead of better, my mood would constantly change, and there would be random months where my face would totally break out. i just changed to apri and so far it&#039;s been better."