"i was on loestrin 24. the side effects where horrible. i had everything from leg cramps, arm cramps, unbelievable mood swings to the point you wanted to hit someone, month long spotting and 24/7 nausea and weight loss. my doctor took me off it at the mention of leg cramps and put me on sprintec. i was nervous because of the side effects from my previous birth control pill but have to say i&#039;m in love! i have been on sprintec for a year now with no side effects. i feel totally normal. didn&#039;t even spot the first few months....yay! i definitely would recommend anyone to look into this pill."