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 |
| 1 | birth control, acne, cramps | loss of appetite, vomiting (alot), lack of concentration, bad mood swings, lack of energy, always wanting to sleep and lounge around | ive been off work for about 3 days because of this pill, non stop throwing up, havent been able to eat for 5 days, really foggy mind, thought i was going crazy, also suffered from anxiety while taking this, horrible mood swings, been extremely mean to people around me, even the ones that i love, havent been able to drink soda, i didnt realize what was making me feel like this until i found this website, i would not have taken this pill if i had found this website prior to taking it, my doctor recommended it saying it was the best pill out there, failed to mention the side effects and the fact its for women over 40 | F | 19 | 7 days | 2/11/2007 | 4 | Birth Control | No side effects other than having a little cramping toward the end of the pack, and headaches during the non-active week. | I've taken Junel Fe (generic for Loestrin) for a month, and I love that I didn't get any naussea, breast tenderness or any other other side effects I got with Ovcon 35. My sex drive came back with Junel, my yeast infection went away, and my boobs don't feel like I just got them done all the time with this new pill. I was a little more hungry during the second week, but not so bad. I'm naturally skinny, and I think I lost 2-3 pounds with this one. The only bad thing is that I didn't get my period. I see comments on this site about it, and I feel a little better knowing it's common. However, it's gonna be a monthly pregnancy concern. I took a home pregnancy test last night, and it's negative. Just wish I would get my period, instead of having to spend money on home pregnancy tests! | F | 28 | 30 days | 2/9/2007 | 2 | prevent pregnancy | Always spotting, constant breast tenderness, breast engorgement, decreased libido and vaginal dryness | F | 26 | 2 months | 2/9/2007 | 3 | heavy bleeding | tender breasts, depression but mainly low to no sex drive | I love having no periods, especially since they were soooo heavy. Major drawback, no sex drive! | F | 38 | 4 months | 2/6/2007 | 2 | Had ectopic on minipill | Irritability, mood swings - very sad - very happy and energetic. Some Weight loss due to loss of appetite. Irregular 2-3 very light (not able to use tampon) bleeds in 28 day period. | Very odd feeling on this pill, worrying about pg as lack of 'proper' periods! Husband despairing due to severe mood swings and paranoia and obsession!! | F | 24 | 7 years | 2/6/2007 | 4 | Breakthrough bleeding w/other pills | Light period 1st and 2nd month, then no period at all the 3rd month. | I was completely freaked out at first, so I called my doctor. Pregnancy tests were negative and she informed me that this happens to a lot of her patients. Then, I came here and realized and many women have experienced the same thing. What a relief! | F | 26 | 4 months | 2/5/2007 | 3 | Birth control | depression, irritable | No more period- maybe a spot here and there- no physical problems like I had with other pills, but I am not myself, just no motivation and no drive to do anything! I am going to take a month off and see if "I" come back! | F | 29 | 6 months | 2/5/2007 | 1 | contraception | depression, irregular period if any at all, extreme moodiness, memory loss, nausea, crying bouts | I started taking Loestrin due to the hype of lower hormone dosages. I should've read this site prior to taking it. Side effects I've experienced are: almost no period (I should buy stock in Clear Blue Easy), severe depression, and EXTREME mood swings, one second I'm the happiest person and the next second I want to rip someones head off. Also, I cry at anything now. Even sad commercials. I thought I was going crazy. Thank you to everyone that has a post on this site. Now I know this product isn't for me. | F | 27 | 5 months | 2/4/2007 | 2 | BC, heaving bleeding and cramps | Severe nausea, vomiting, soreness and swelling of the breasts, mood swings, headaches, tired and no energy, barely there period or no period... | I definitely dont recommend this pill. I just found out that the pill was the cause of these symptoms...I felt like I was pregnant. I was vomiting every other day...mostly in the morning and late at night...having my doctor change pills...my periods were shorter but barely there and I still had pretty bad cramps... | F | 27 | 3 months | 2/2/2007 | 3 | Reduce Cramps | Nausea, Fatigue, Dizziness, Constant Bleeding for 3 months | F | 22 | 4 months | 1/31/2007 | 2 | reduce period cramps/length | mild depression, mild insomnia, mild bloating, mild nausea, mild dehydration, mild moodiness, mild constipation, decreased libido | That's just it. All of my side effects were so mild on their own, that I didn't realize they could all be attributed to one unified cause. My camps were decreased and shorter in length, but it just isn't worth the rest of it. Honestly, go with condoms and pamprin, at least you won't get fat and crazy. | F | 24 | 24 days | 1/31/2007 | 4 | birth control | The side effects I experienced were severe migraine headaches at least twice a month for the first three months. Yet after the start of the fourth month - not a single headache to report. I have had mild acne on my jaw and chin, cheeks. No weight gain, very light periods, if one at all. | I really like this form of bc compared to Ortho and the NuevaRing. | F | 28 | 5 months | 1/30/2007 | 1 | to avoid pregnancy | irritability, extreme anger, aggression, inability to concentrate, some headaches, feeling numb, inability to smile - overall this pill sucks - get off of it. I'm getting off of it tomorrow and will allow my body about 3-6 months before trying another more estrogen-heavy pill. | I was on Loestrin FE 24 for 3 months only when the dr. jekyl and mr hyde behavior started and it was starting to affect how I treated others and saw the world. I have been depressed - feeling just numb in general and have felt unable to smile and have had difficulty concentrating. This drug is horrible and mimics the effects of menopause - it has less estrogen so that is what causes the anger and aggression I think. OUr bodies can't handle these drops in hormones Sometimes it takes a while to show up, for others it happens in a few days. It was especially bad for me during the typical pms time (a week before my period). | F | 31 | 3 months | 1/30/2007 | 1 | Birth Control | First 2 months were fine. Started 3rd month, bleeding daily. Mood swings, depressed, no sex drive at all, cramping. | Went on it to try and reduce length of periods. Absolutely regret doing so. This pill is awful and I am going to switch as soon as I possibly can!!!! | F | 24 | 3 months | 1/28/2007 | 3 | bc, control bad cramps | mild nausea, moodiness, depression, short or nonexistant period, absolutely zero cramps | I was put on Microgestin FE (low doses) and noticed that I was INCREDIBLY moody (my roomates were scared of me!). But, since I am notorious for having heavy, PAINFUL periods when not on the pill, I really liked the fact that this one gave me nearly no period. You can only imagine the money I saved on feminine products. However, I noticed that the moodiness morphed into depression (esp. in the winter or during finals/high stress times). Granted, I was a college student at the time and did not exercise as much as I should have....possibly contributing to my state. However, the moodiness and depression just ruined me. I was anxious constantly and would freak out at a drop of a hat. Mostly, I just did not feel like myself...ususally I am a very positive and motivated person. Just felt like staying home and sleeping. Eventually, I got off the meds and gradually have gotten WORLDS BETTER! Yay! | F | 22 | 1.5 years | 1/27/2007 | 3 | Contraception | Spotting, missing period | I'm actually on Microgestin (the generic) and I'm so relieved to see that it is common to miss periods. I was on Ortho Tri Cyclen for 1 year and Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo for 2, both of which gave me spotting, but I always still had a period. I've been on Microgestin for 6 months now and my periods were very light and very short (to be expected with this drug.) However, I'm concerned to learn that you can miss your period all together. This month there was spotting on the last week of my active pills, but my regular period hasn't come (4 days late.) I like the monthly assurance of NOT being pregnant, and like others have said, someone should have told me that this can happen with this pill. I'm going to have to take a pregnancy test just to be sure. What a bother! | F | 22 | 6 months | 1/23/2007 | 3 | Birth Control | hair loss, acne, loss of libido, headaches during placebo week | The generic for this drug caused severe nausea while brand name version did not. Dr. said this was common for generic of Loestrin Fe 1/20. No weight gain, predictable periods that are very light. Not great for acne and seems to be causing some hair loss. | F | 29 | 5 months | 1/22/2007 | 3 | acne, BC | Acne is no better at the moment, periods are so much lighter though. | Eased my headaches, lighter periods, not so moody but hasnt cleared my skin yet! any one know how long it could take to clear skin? | F | 17 | 1.5 months | 1/21/2007 | 4 | loestrine fe 1/24 | before period i got upset stomach, dizziness, headaches,loss of appetite and fatigue. i also got slight heart palpitations. | i love the light periods. it's barely there. i don't need anymore pads. other pills game me very bad heart palpitations but with loestrin, i only experienced it slightly. | F | 25 | 3 months | 1/19/2007 | 4 | loestrine fe 1/24 | before period i got upset stomach, dizziness, headaches,loss of appetite and fatigue. i also got slight heart palpitations. | i love the light periods. it's barely there. i don't need anymore pads. other pills game me very bad heart palpitations but with loestrin, i only experienced it slightly. | F | 25 | 3 months | 1/19/2007 |