LOESTRIN FE 1.5/30 Reviews (ETHINYL ESTRADIOL; NORETHINDRONE ACETATE)

Average Rating: 2.4 (711 Ratings)

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RATING  REASONSIDE EFFECTS FOR LOESTRIN FE 1.5COMMENTSSEXAGEDURATION/
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 5  Birth Control Rarely have periods - maybe only once a year or year and a half (which I am VERY glad for). No other side effects that I am aware of - been on this pill too long to know otherwise. I have been on this pill so long that it is unknown how I would be otherwise. I am never depressed or moody. Glad that I very rarely have periods. I do NOT take the generic version, the generics are not manufactured the same and break apart in bits too easily, compromising the integrity of the hormones. F 33 18 years
7/20/2008
 5  regulate cycle, prevent pregnancy I love this pill and have add no ill effects from taking it for all these years. Originally it was to regulate my period (which I was having every 2 weeks). Have also taken Alesse and MinEstrin over the years with horrible results. I would recommend this pill to anyone. F 36 18 years
9/2/2009
 3  birth control On the real Loestrin- I was fine- But when it changed to the generic version, Is when my problems started. ANIXIETY!!! I've been to the hospital 4 times now in the last year due to major hot flushes, waking up in the middle of the night , drenched in sweat.. Thought I was going to die. Saturday night was my last pill, I just read all these other postings. I'm done taking any pill. I just want these palpitations to stop, and the anxiety attacks to leave forever too....No more pills! DOn't use Generic version.... F 35 18 years
11/3/2009
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 5  Birth Control None since the first few months. I've been taking Loestrin/ Junel Fe 1.5/3 for 17 years (and took it for 6 years before stopping to have children). I had headaches for about 2 months after first starting, and when starting up again. Generally light periods (3 days), no mood swings, no weight gain attributable to the pill, normal sex drive, no headaches since. Works for me, but it is pretty important that you take it at roughly the same time every day (I've found that plus or minus 2 hours is fine) - brush your teeth, take your pill... F 49 17 years
1/2/2008
 5  birth control, ease up cramps none, just the price I have been on BC since I was 18. First Loestrin, Necon,NuvaRing,Yasmin then back to Loestrin. I switched from Loestrin to Necon, because of price, then Nuva Ring because my Dr suggest a lower dosage since the Necon caused Malasma patches on my face. Nuvaring was horrible, switched to Yasmin, which was HORRIBLE and listed on the top 10 worst drugs to take, so I went back to Loestrin...my fav, no side effects, no weight gain, wish I never stopped using it. Just the higher price, but you get what you pay for. Some of the side effects that a lot of you mention are the side effects related to being on Cipro, (quinolones or florquinolones), which is given a lot of the times for bladder /UTI infectons. Just most people don't realize it...such as myself, that caused major problems. I am aware of those toxic pills now though, and will NEVER take one again! Maybe some of you have been on Cipro. F 37 15 years
11/5/2006
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 3  birth control after 13 years on this pill- I suddenly started having headaches which sucked. So I'm off it now and looking for a new form of birth control that won't give me headaches, nausea or make me fat! Loved this pill for many years. Had no period or light periods most of the time. Way back I was nervous about not having a period and being pregnant but after a few months I trusted it and stopped worrying. Loved the fact that it didn't make me gain weight or nauseated. F 32 15 years
6/10/2007
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 5  birth contol, regulate periods NONE! I love this drug! WARNING regarding GENERIC -- My pharmacy sold me the generic form saying it was the same drug --they were wrong! The month I was on the generic I fell into a deep depression, experienced cramping and felt I believe Loestrin has helped me to stave off perimenopause-type symptoms, which many of my friends are experiencing. I feel young sexually and people tell me I look half my age! Overall, I believe this drug to be the F 41 12 years
2/11/2005
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 5  Birth control / regulate periods NO SIDE MAJOR SIDE EFFECTS! And only in the last few months, and only very minor, during the inactive week of pills I become very emotional. I am willing to bet, however, that the hormonal fluctuation is exacerbating what I believe might be a moderate case of anxiety/depression - and not necessarily a result of Loestrin. Also, and not uncommon, I do not tan easily at all. I am prone to a rash from being out in the sun and it affects my abdomen, upper arms, legs (mostly thigh area), and chest/neck. I'm also sensitve to SPF, so I have to deal with the rash as best I can This is by far the best BC pill for my body chemistry. I have been taking Loestrin since I was 20 years old and not only do I believe that it helped balance out my weight during my periods and prevent bloating, I have remained the same weight for the last 12 years, which I think is very reassuring. My periods have never lasted more than 2-3 days, in fact, a box of 20 tampons will last me for months! Since I am in my prime child-bearing years, I have had noticeable PMS - presumably from more drastic changes in estrogen from the active pills to the FE pills. Within hours of taking the first active pill, I am myself again. Finally, FOR 11 YEARS, I NEVER HAD PMS WITH LOESTRIN!- BUT I DID HAVE PMS, BLOATING, CRAMPS, BREAKOUTS AND HEADACHES AND WEIGHT GAIN WITH EVERY OTHER BC PILL I TRIED! I always went back to Loestrin and the problems were gone within a week or so) F 32 12 years
9/23/2006
 5  EXTREMLY BAD PERIODS..... I have NEVER had any side effects with this pill, i have to say it's quit the oppiset for me. All those horrible side-effects every one is putting about Loestrin Fe 1.5/30 is what i got with all the other brands...in particular, "Microgestin FE 1.5/30" the side-effects with this pill put me in the hospital and to top it off it gave me a life long vision problem....! Loestrin Fe 1.5/30 saved me from YEARS of pain.... All i have to say is that every pill/drug affects EVERYONE differntally and just cuz it worked for me it doesnt mean itll work for you. As women we just need to learn and understand "OUR" bodies and know that there is something out there for everyone. F 25 12 years
30 1X day
3/15/2011
 5  birth control missed periods I've been on this pill for a very long time and I all I can say is that it has worked VERY well for me. I have no problem with irregular bleeding or sex drive (unless you count wanting it every day a problem!). I have to say that if you're having side effects you just need to try a different kind of pill. Hormones are tricky things to regulate and you shouldn't stay on something that makes you miserable. My only side effect is that I skip periods occasionally. I tried Tricyclen Lo for a while to see if it would help, but went back to Loestrin. Also, I DO NOT use generic - for me there was a noticable difference when I tried them. F 35 12 years
7/1/2008
 5  contraception, regulate periods Weight gain of ~ 3 pounds just from taking the pill. Slightly hi tryglicerides (?) were reported in blood work a few years back. After an accidental pregnancy this pill was prescribed to me and I have taken it since. I pretty much don't think about the fact that I am taking this pill at this point. If I were to stop taking this pill I think it would take some getting used to. I intend to keep a closer eye on my blood work, especially as I get older. I am on Weight Watchers and I think the pill raises my weight baseline 3 to 5 pounds but otherwise I am on the same playing ground as anybody else when maintaining my weight. F 38 11 years
2/6/2007
 5  Contraceptive/ stop ovarian cysts No negative side effects whatsoever. I love this pill and would reccommend it to anyone. You have to give it the full three months before your body adjusts. Have been on this pill (or the generic, Microgestin) since 1998, so 11 years. Tried 6 other brands over the course of 18 months,including Ortho-tricyclene and Triphasil, and this was the only one that didn't make me sick to my stomach or have irregularity. My periods became predictable to the hour, were very light, and lasted only 3-4 days (before this birth control they were heavy and lasted a full 7 days). I never lost my sex drive, on the contrary. I did not gain some weight, and my breasts increased in size a little, but that is expected with just about any birth control pill. The thing with birth control is that it has to closely match the levels of hormones in your body, so this may not be a good choice for some. F 30 11 years
1/25/2009
 5  Birth Control None. Best birth control FOR ME. No weight gain or usual side effects connected with birth control pills. Love it - I've been on it for 10 years and still no children- it's working!! F 28 10 years
2/3/2004
 5  Birth Control None. Except, no period. Taking it for 10 years. No problems what so ever! F 28 10 years
7/23/2004
 2  birth control and menstrual cramps depression (extreme highs and lows), no periods, decreased libido I swapped to Loestrin after experiencing nausea with another pill. I was happy with it while I was taking it, but changed over to the Ortho Evra patch for convenience. After going to the patch, I noticed that I wasn't having exreme mood swings anymore. (On the patch, however, I think I am experiencing weight gain and upset stomach.) F 33 10 years
8/19/2005
 5  so i dont get pregnant decreased sex drive, vaginal dryness ive loved this pill the entire time ive been on it. after about 6 years my sex drive went down, but thats probably just life. no weight gain, no craziness, no bleeding... F 26 9 years
4/12/2008
 5  Birth Control Slight weight gain each time I have started up the pill again. Otherwise, I have lighter periods & less cramping. Keep in mind your body changes when you go off the pill as well - the 2 times I've stopped, very bad hormonal changes including lots of acne and extreme sweating. I've been on this pill & its generic microgestin for a total of 8 years. First time for 4 years, then stopped. Second time for another 4 years, then stopped. And now have been on it for 5 months again. The only reason I stopped was beacause I was no longer in relationships. This pill has never caused me any problems besides the initial weight gain each time I have gone on it, approximately 5-10 lbs. But, like any weight gain you can loose it. I've also skipped doses many times over the years (1 day missed then just double up) and have taken at totally random times of day and it has not changed effectivness. F 31 8 years
2/18/2007
 5  Birth control. None that I am aware of. I have found this to be an excellent pill. It eliminated the crippling menstrual cramps that I got both off the pill and while taking Tricylene. If fact, I have no period at all since starting Loestrin. This is wonderful: affordable, store-bought monthly home pregnancy tests allow me to be sure nothing has gone wrong. F 32 8 years
6/28/2008
 3  Contraceptive Recently only: weight gain, decreased libido, overly sensitive breasts I originally loved this OC because I only had a period every three months, my facial acne was under control, and it was quite inexpensive. However, this summer just before I turned 34, I gained weight very rapidly and had a severe decrease in sex drive. I was blaming this on several other factors that are now in control, yet the problems remain. It only occurred to me recently to see if this pill might be the reason. My only explanation is that now that I am older, I am experiencing a natural shift in hormones and they are no longer reacting well to the hormones in this pill. I feel very enlightened by these comments and will look into getting off of it for a while and see what my own hormones are like. F 34 8 years
1X day
3/16/2011
 5  Birth Control None! This pill has been excellent for me. I have taken it for 7 years and not a had a problem. My periods are consistent almost down to the hour and no break-through bleeding. I have not experienced any emotional or physical issues that are not common amongst a 16-23 year old. F 23 7 years
30mg 1X day
3/31/2010

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