birth control
"I took Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo for 10+ years (age 20-31) and it worked wonderfully for me. Light periods, helped with acne and no weight gain. My insurance recently forced me to switch to the new generic. The pharmacist assured me it was the same thing, but I've had a terrible experience. During the two months that I've taken it, the migraines I got during my period were nothing short of debilitating. I've also gained 5+ pounds. I hesitate to blame birth control for weight gain, but I've never gained weight like this before. Staying with the brand name would cost me $150 a month... The generic is free. Unfortunately, it seems you get what you pay for :("