LOESTRIN FE 1/20 Reviews (ETHINYL ESTRADIOL; NORETHINDRONE ACETATE)Average Rating: 2.4 (1356 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare LOESTRIN FE 1/20 with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR LOESTRIN FE 1/2 | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 3 | Birth Control | fatigue, weakness, anxiety, depression, breat tenderness, increased appetite, weight gain, bleeding in between periods | I used to be on OrhtoEvra and all of the symptoms I'm experiencing with the LoLoestrin were 10x worse. I've only been taking it for 2 weeks so far and I hate the side effects. I workout a lot and I don't have the strength or drive to do so anymore, mid work out I'll lose all interest and drive. I spoke to my doctor about all the side effects, he said it usually takes 2-3 months for your body to adjust to it. I've also started bleeding in between periods. I'm absoluetly not enjoying being on this pill, I'm going to stick it out for a month at least and see what happens. | F | 26 | 2 weeks 1 pill 1X day | 3/17/2011 | 1 | birth control | NAUSEA, SEVERE ANXIETY ATTACKS, LIGHT HEADNESS, HEADACES, SO EMOTIONAL, DEPRESSED, EXTREMELY EXHUASTED!!! | OMG THANK GOD I FOUND THIS.I THOUGHT I WAS LOSING MY MIND. I STARTED TAKING THIS MEDICINE AND IN THE BEGINNING I WAS OK. BUT MY 3RD TO 4TH WEEK I BEGAN FEELING SO WEEAK AND TIRED. I WORKOUT A LOT!! I NO LONGER COULD WORK OUT AS HARD AS I USUALLY DO. I WAS EXHUASTED ALL THE TIME !! THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN I STARTED CRYING EVERYDAY!! HAS THE WROST ANXIETY/PANIC ATTACKS EVER!! I WAS SOO DEPRESSED AND EMOTIONAL.. I WENT OF ONT HE GUY I WAS TALKING TO FOR NO REASON. I CANT BELIEVE HOW BAD THIS MEDICINE F-D ME UP. I STOPPED TAKING IT FOR 2 DAYS. HOPEFULLY THESE DAMN SIDE EFFECTS CLEAR UP. DONT TAKE THIS PILL!! | F | 20 | 30 days 24 1X day | 3/14/2011 | 2 | Birth control, ovarian cysts | ACNE, mild but consistent yeast infection/UTI, anxiety, exhaustion | So relieved to see these comments and know the exhaustion & anxiety aren't in my head!!! Upside: my cramps & length of my period were much less intense than normal. Downside: the constant yeast infection/UTI burning, bad skin, exhaustion, and anxiety. Also made me insatiably hungry, and significantly decreased my wetness during sex. And I experienced prolonged, strange dreams while on this pill. | F | 36 | 31 days 1X day | 3/10/2011 | 1 | Contraception | Exhaustion, depression, headaches, loss of sex drive, mood swings, severe anxiety attacks, panic attacks, weight gain | It is very hard to describe the amount of pain and suffering I have been through and put my husband through during the past 7 months. This pill has caused me to become a fragile person that I have never been before. I have gained ten pounds, I have had anxiety attacks, I have been depressed. Microgestin has stolen 7 months from me, and I will not stop speaking out against it. I have fibrous tissue in my breasts, genetically, and the condition has been aggravated by this pill. My breasts are sore and FILLED with tumors. This pill does react differently within different people, but it amazes me that the FDA would allow such a poisonous drug to be sold to people who have no idea the extent that they will suffer for it. My only advice to readers is this: be aware of the risks you take when you begin to use microgestin as a birth control method. Monitor your emotions, your health, and do not be afraid to contact your doctor if things begin to feel wrong. | F | 21 | 7 months 20 mcg 1X day | 3/8/2011 | 3 | ovarian cyst | face breaking out, weak legs & always hungry | F | 45 | 4 days 1X day | 3/6/2011 | 4 | contraception, regulate period | headaches, increased nicotine cravings, increased sex drive, weight gain, acne, stabilized mood swings, fatigue, and since this is my first month taking it, I haven't gotten my period yet as most of the previous posts said happened to them on their first month. | I've only had a few minor headaches since I started Loestrin Fe about a month ago, but I can't exactly say it's from the pill just yet. I'm also taking Lamictal for bipolar disorder, and this pill has been working well with it. My friends and family say my mood swings have lessened dramatically. I've gained about five pounds as well, and my acne has gotten worse, but it's nothing unmanageable. I've always felt tired and fatigued, even before the pill, but for the past month, it seems to have gone up a little. I don't really have a problem with these things though. I've been on several medications in my life, and I know that every one comes with side effects. I'm just happy that these are only minor. I'm a little worried though. I started taking the pill to regulate my flow. Just before I started Loestrin Fe, I was getting heavy periods every 5 to 6 weeks. I haven't gotten my period since I started taking the placebos, and I'm afraid I'll get it before my next set of placebos, meaning the pill is doing nothing at all! But for now, I'm just enjoying the fact that I'm not spotting between periods like I was on every other birth control pill. | F | 18 | 4 weeks 1X day | 3/4/2011 | 2 | regulate period, birth control | I have had break through bleeding since i started the pill, i only have about 1-2 weeks off of my period and then i start again with heavy bleeding. and it is never when it should be. I have also gained weight and been fairly moody, but that has gotten better throughout the long time i have been on the pill. | too much break though bleeding or consistant bleeding, has not helped with regulating my period, in fact has made it considerably worse | F | 18 | 6 months 1 pill 1X day | 2/28/2011 | 2 | birth control | breast tenderness, weight gain, mood swings, breakthrough bleeding, itchy scalp, fatigue | I've been taking Junel 1/20 for 18 days and it's terrible! I HAVE NOT STOPPED BLEEDING!!!! It varies between light and moderate, red and brown. I hate it so much, but I'm sticking it out hoping things will get better. I'm trying to lose weight, and I've just gained more. This pill makes me crave food all the time, and I feel really tired constantly. It's hard to focus sometimes, and my mood changes in an instant. I work retail and I want to bite peoples heads off constantly, not to mention my poor boyfriend's. It's ridiculous, I'm thinking about switching to something else. It doesn't help with breakouts. I still break out just as much as I did before and my scalp is itchy and flaky!!! | F | 20 | 18 days 1X day | 2/27/2011 | 2 | Birth control, control PMS | Breakthrough bleeding on 2nd week, slight increase in moodiness, a couple pimples appearing | My body is still adjusting to this pill, so I'm not sure if it's for me yet or not. The first week was totally fine, everything was normal. Then the 2nd week, I pretty much had a light period and got some moodswings. One of the reasons for taking this is so I can enjoy sex with my bf more, and the extra days of bleeding does not help. The moodiness isn't too bad and it might not be all because of the pill, although I'd prefer it to go away. I hope these things go away soon because I really want this pill to work for me. So far, no weight gain or breast tenderness. I hope it stays that way! | F | 20 | 2 weeks 1X day | 2/24/2011 | 1 | prevention of pregnancy | Extreme depression and suicidal thoughts. Hot flashes. Out of control sex drive. OBGyn said I must have had too much testosterone on this low dose pill. | When I explained these symptoms to my general practitioner they did not beleive it was caused by the pill. But as soon as I quit taking it everything got better. Go with your instincts! | F | 31 | 10 months 1X day | 2/23/2011 | 1 | Pregnancy prevention | Nausea, bloating, gassy, weight gain, no sex drive, barely had a period on the second month | Had been on triphasil prior to my two pregnancies and decided to try a different pill. I had not experienced any of these symptoms with my other pill--calling th GYN now to switch | F | 33 | 2 months 24 1X day | 2/21/2011 | 2 | Birth Control | I have been taking this since last Friday. I/11/11 and I have not stopped bleeding. This is not a normal period. It's extemely heavy. I have to use a tampon and a pad and change it every two hours or less. It's horrible. I've noticed I'm always in a bad mood. Please let me know if this goes away and if so, how long before it does?? | F | 35 | 8 days 20mcg 1X day | 2/19/2011 | 2 | OVARIAN CYSTS,HEAVY PERIODS,FIBROID | WELL I STARTED ON SUNDAY 2.13.11. MY PERIODS ARE GENERALLY HEAVY WITH CLOTS AND ONLY LASTS FOR ABOUT 4 TO 5 DAYS. BUT IT HASN'T LESSENED AT ALL I'M STILL BLEEDING LIKE IT'S THE FIRST DAY. AND THE NAUSEA IS DRIVING ME CRAZY BUT I'M GONNA KEEP TAKING IT, IN HOPES THAT THIS WILL ALL GO AWAY. | F | 31 | 5 days 6X day | 2/18/2011 | 1 | Birth Control | Severe moodiness, tiredness, depression, irritable | I was on the pill for over 10 years from late teens. I experienced bad mood swings/depressive episodes then too. I put it down to being young and grumpy! (and so did my then boyfriend) I went back on the pill last month after about 5 years off it. Oh my word! The SAME problems straight again! How I wish I'd thought that some of my problems years ago may have been pill related... I have been absolutely AWFUL to my boyfriend this month. It just seems to affect how I react to things.. Things that may bother me a little but I usually let go have now been blown out of all proportion culminating in me being very down and behaving like a spoilt brat but I just CAN'T drag myself out of it... Fine with everyone else - just my boyfriend... At this rate I won't need contraception because he'll have buggered off anyway! (thankfully, he has been seriously understanding) I have stopped taking this - after my boyfriend threw them away - and the RELIEF I feel is unbelieveable. It's not great but we'll just have to think of another way to deal with contraception. I'm sure I'll still experience normal moods but I will be able to deal with them and keep them in perspective. I can't believe I put up with this for years in my youth... I though I was just mellowing as I get older!! I'm sure this will suit a lot of people but definitely NOT for me.... | F | 39 | 1 months 1X day | 2/16/2011 | 2 | Need to thin uterus lining | Constant non stop bleeding. I started on the first day of my period and have bled ever since (not light, like my normal period). This is crazy and frustrating!!! Vivid dreams and feel very tired. Has anyone bled this long ?? Should I be worried ?? | F | 31 | 13 days 1X day | 2/14/2011 | 5 | contraception | I love this BC,but everyone is different. I've had an increase in sex drive, decrease in acne break outs. No weight gain, headaches,or mood swings that are out of the norm. the only side effect I've had is that I didn't get my period consistently the first 7 months on this pill. now i get it every 3 months which is refreshing for m for others that might freak them out. | F | 26 | 1 years 1X day | 2/8/2011 | 1 | contraception | ITCHY/oily SCALP and acne. I am miserable!!!! | Going back to yaz ASAP!!! | F | 21 | 60 days 1mg 1X day | 2/7/2011 | 5 | Birth control | Decreased appetite, weight loss, headaches, clear skin, increased sex drive. | I have tried numerous birth control pills (Ortho tri-cyclen lo, Yaz, Mircette, Seasonique) and was ready to give up on bc pills when my Dr. recommonded Loestrin. Reluctantly I decided to try it and within the first couple of days, I lost about 2 pounds of water (from the previous bc pill) and my sex drive increased a lot! My skin also cleared up and I felt less hungry. I did have some yeast infections, but I experienced this with all the bc pills I have taken. I know a lot of women on here haven't had good experiences with this pill, but it turned out to be the right balance of hormones for me. Please do not let someone else's experiences deter you from trying a bc pill... everyone is different and it may take you several bc pills before you find the right one. | F | 31 | 30 days 1X day | 2/6/2011 | 1 | PMDD, birth control and spotting | Severe anxiety, depression, fatigue, foggy feeling and mood swings | Switched to this med when previous BC pills had me spotting. Have talked to 2 friends that were on Loestrin and experienced similar side effects. I cannot wait for this stuff to be out of my system! | F | 29 | 3 months 1X day | 2/2/2011 | 1 | Birth control | spotting, depression, mood swings | For the first week I felt sick to my stomach and dizzy but that went away. I've never had irregular periods and on this pill I spot between cycles for about 10 days. Regular period is lighter than normal and less cramping. But overall, only get a little more than a week a month without bleeding.....HORRIBLE. Was told that goes away after a few months but it hasn't. They put me on estrogen this past month to help the spotting and it made it worse. Mood swings and depression is the other awful side effect! I've been grumpy or depressed most of the time on this pill. Stopping pill and do not recommend! | F | 34 | 120 days 1X day | 2/1/2011 |