"apri was the very first birth control pill prescribed to me. my skin cleared up to the point of being a little dry and my periods were light and regular. however, i started passing large clots during the placebo week, which were very painful. i also gained about 5-7 pounds and i could have been imagining it, but i thought my legs started feeling funny at night. i stopped taking this pill after 4 months and am now on a different brand i am very happy with."