I used it succesfully, but it was probably a weeks or so after my period was missed.
It does have a history of false negatives - so I have heard.
If you get a negative, it is best to wait a few days then try again, if still negative, and you still don't get your period, maybe contact your doctor.
Clear blue easy apparently isn't easy at all, the design makes it difficult to read.
Lots of people recommend dollar store tests, but you really need to wait until after you skip a period as they aren't so sensitive as some of the branded tests.