Well, I have been on this for a week now and remember why I wasn't a big fan about a year ago when I was first taking it. (I initially stopped because they were so expensive).
I am taking "junel", the generic version of Loestrin. I hate this. My forehead broke out within 3 days..it is gross and I feel like I am 17 (I'm 32). I am hungry often, feel bloated most of the day and have had a dull headache for at least the last 3-4 days intermittently. I also feel like my stomach is upset, kind of gurgling and that comes and goes throughout the day.
I plan to get the Mirena soon and these pills were an alternative to condoms for right now and I am ready to pitch them in the trash! I don't like how they make me feel at all. I WOULDN"T recommend this pill!!