"was on name brand loestrin 24 when it came out 10 years ago. switched over to name brand minastrin chewables since that was the replacement loestrin. i had no issues or side effects, get my period every so often and it would be very light. switched insurance at it was $425 for a pack!!! so i called my doctor asking for a generic version and was prescribed blisovi. the ingredients are identical, but i&#039;ve been on it a month and a half and have gained 6 pounds. i follow a strict low carb diet and am celiac, so i am able to maintain my weight. despite what i eat or drink, the weight is piling on and i have been spotting every other week. i&#039;ve been on bcp for 10 years, you&#039;d think i&#039;d be pretty consistent."