LOESTRIN FE 1.5/30 Reviews (ETHINYL ESTRADIOL; NORETHINDRONE ACETATE)Average Rating: 2.4 (711 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare LOESTRIN FE 1.5/30 with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR LOESTRIN FE 1.5 | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 1 | to prevent pregnancy and low period | lno sex drive, night sweats, bad cramping, bad breakthrough bleeding, cannot lose weight, | i did have a short and light period but the side effects were awful | F | 17 | 5 months | 3/20/2008 | 1 | Birth Control | First 3 months a lot of breakthrough bleeding and heavy spotting, then a very light period, next month no period. Stomach ache about 2 hours after taking the pill. Extreme and intense PMS (which is not normal for me). Drop in sex drive. | My obgyn is great. I drive far to keep seeing him. I had faith until he prescibed this pill. In fact, he promoted it. He says that supressed pills are what everyone is doing. I'm usually easy to adjust to any medicine but this one had definite undesirable effects. I'm switching back to Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo at the end of the month. | F | 29 | 5 months | 4/11/2007 | 1 | Prevent pregnancy | Severe debilitating headaches, dizziness (vertigo), pain in my arms and legs, mood swings, breast tenderness, bloating, weigh gain! STAY AWAY from this pill!!! | I started Loestrin about 5 months ago and I am stopping TOMORROW! I decided to ignore the headaches for the last couple of months along with the other symptoms due to the fact that I did not know what else to do for preventing pregnancy. A couple of days ago I started experiencing severe headaches to the point where it has been debilitating along with pains down my arms, legs, fingers and toes. The sympoms are so bad that I am seeing a neurologist and possibly having an MRI of my head. I am a healthy girl and have NEVER had anything like this happen to me. My only guess is Loestrin. I PRAY that I will feel better after I get off of this crazy drug! I hope my comments help anyone who is experiencing what I have gone through. This pill is poison!! STAY AWAY!!! | F | 31 | 5 months | 9/20/2008 | 5 | bc and shorter periods | slight headaches during period | This is the best bc ever! I have never felt so great and didn't realize what my other bc was doing to me. I am so much more happy and less stressed out. I went from never wanting to have sex on my old bc and now my sex drive has gone through the roof. I use to have my period for about 2 weeks and now about 4 days. No spotting, no weight gain, nothing. I just feel awesome and I'm so happy I switched to this pill, it's amazing! | F | 22 | 4 months | 6/12/2007 | 5 | I went from a light period to no period at all. | I was nervous about not having a basically non-existent period for the last couple of months, but I'm so glad I found this website. I didn't know that that side effect was common with this birth control, but I feel a lot better now that I know I'm not the only one whos experienced this. | F | 17 | 4 months | 1/10/2007 | 5 | Menstrual Cycle Regulation | No cycle and clearer skin. During the 4 days of placebos (iron pills) I am very emotional, experience occasional headaches/cramps and have an increased sex drive. | I have been on BC for about 10 years and have tried many including Desogen, OrthoTriCyclen, OrthoCyclen, Estrostep, Ovcon and Apri. The majority of the pills (excluding EstroStep and Ovcon) were not strong enough and I experienced terrible periods--extremely heavy bleeding coupled with cramping, nausea and breakouts. Loestrin FE 1.5/30 has given me a long deserved break from painful periods; however light bleeding would be reassuring! While on the active hormone pills, my sex drive is low which is dissappointing, but at this point I would rather be a bit moody and save some money (Ovcon cost me $70 a pack), than suffer for a week with heavy bleeding/cramping and general discomfort. | F | 26 | 4 months | 2/26/2007 | 5 | birth control | period gets lighter every month, almost non-existent this month- made me nervous until i found out missed or extremely light periods area common on this pill. | i do not experience spotting on this pill, as i did on mircette. so far i'm a fan, aside from the stress that comes with having little to no period. | F | 26 | 4 months | 9/23/2005 | 4 | Birth control | You must give this pill time to work with your body! The first 2 months of taking this I didn't have any periods then on the third month my period came. At first my emotions were all over the place crying all the time getting upset for no reason and feeling depressed. Im on my fourth month now and I have to say things have definitely improved!! Just stick out the first few months and hopefully it will work for you as it has for me :) Good luck | If the pill inst for you just go to your GP and try another as it wont work the same for everyone...We are all different after all. P.S don't be worried by all the really scary reviews on here, remember! there are side effects to every medication that is prescribed. | F | 19 | 4 months 30 1X day | 10/11/2011 | 4 | My cramps are horrible. I be come so EMOTIONAL all i do is cry ugh. One minutie im happy the next i be pissed off i recommend no birth control! | F | 17 | 4 months 1X day | 8/16/2011 | 4 | to regulate my period | minor bleeding | i remember the first month after taking this pill,i was bleeding constantly ,seriously i was going to give up on the pill,but decided not to.after the first month it was great for me,it regulated myperiod,made it less days now i know when is my period coming right when i start the brown pill.my breast grew a lil more ..that was great..i'm just upset because i hear all this women gaining weight and i'm trying to gain some weight,i havent gain one pound!!but over all its been great with me, i really do love it ! | F | 25 | 4 months | 2/29/2008 | 4 | Very heavy very painful periods | First month, had heavy breakthrough bleeding. Dr suggested I take two months at a time, helped a lot. Much lighter periods, shortened from 10/11 days to 5/6. Little bit of weight gain, and my depression stayed bad. still immense pain. | changed to cilest this week due to the pain. Scared to keep going from most of the reviews | F | 17 | 4 months 1X day | 5/30/2015 | 3 | regulate cycles | mood swings, depression, dry eyes, no sex drive | since I started taking this pill I have no desire to do anything. I missed a day and it was totally different, I was able to get out and do more and not sleep all day! I am going to finish this pack and then either not take anything or find something else. | F | 32 | 4 months | 10/2/2008 | 3 | Bith control | no period, weight gain | I have been taking Loestrin 24 for 4 month & have gained 13.0 pounds. I have not had a period since I have been on this pill & have taken pregnancy tests all which were negative. No mood swings which is great but the 13 pounds- I am going off this pill. | F | 32 | 4 months | 12/11/2007 | 3 | birth control | extremely long periods | I have taken two generics- Junel and Microgestin. On both, I would have a normal period followed by an extremely long period (2 weeks and counting!!!) My doctor said it can take up to four month for your period to regulate on this pill :-( | F | 21 | 4 months | 8/31/2006 | 3 | BC | Possible vision problem, spot bleeding, leg cramps, constant acne, anxiety, but light periods are great | Does anyone have eyesight problems since they started using loestrin 24? i had 20/20 and now i'm considering seeing an eye doctor soon if my vision doesn't get better. also, i have random spot bleeding, some heavy discharge at times, and my legs pulsed at night. great period though, it's usually light, only one or two tampons a day. i would recommend it. | F | 18 | 4 months | 4/2/2007 | 3 | Ovarian cysts and abnormal periods | I've experienced breast tenderness, mood swings, and UTIs the first 1-2mths. The next 2mths I've went up 2-3 pant sizes depending on the type of pants, another UTI and severe headaches. | The 1st mth I thought I was going to commit suicide. I'm an extremely social person but my closest friends told me it was like I was a cmplty diff person. I live alone and would stay in my apt with my dog no desire/energy to do anything.I would burst out in tears for no reason and my boyfriend became afraid of me! I'm a very sexual person and the drive to even allow my BF to touch me was shot. When we would have sesx it was painful due to dryness.(I use to pride myself on the extent of my natural lubrication). The 2ndmth the bad moods and vaginal dryness cleared but I got a horrible UTI which I've never had before. Once the UTI cleared, I began spotting and bled for about 2wks and had horrible headaches. I went from a size 5-7 to 8-10 b/c my back side had gotten so huge and I always had the constant feeling of bloating and didn't want my jeans to snug on my waist. The 3rdmth was the best month. My bf noticed my boobs had gotten huge and I accepted the fact my a** was plumper. I start a new pack when I get to the inactive pills so I've been enjoying not having a period. Well the 4th month is pure hell. I'm now sitting at my desk at work w/ the worse upper resp.infection ever AND another UTI. I'm doped up on Theraflu and cough drops and have a dr's appt this afternoon to get antibiotics for the UTI and sinus infection. I've been crying the past 48hrs b/c this is the worst combo of illnesses I've had to deal w/ yet (and I have a heart condition w/ a pacemaker). HELP! | F | 25 | 4 months 20 mcg 1X day | 11/12/2010 | 3 | Pregnancy prevention, cramps,cysts | EXTREME moodiness, EXTREME breast tenderness,early periods | I have been on birth control since I was 15 for ovarian cysts. I have taken ortho cyclen, ortho tricyclen, levilite,and yasmin before this. I switched to this pill last October after taking Yasmin for 6 years. I was diagnosed with PMDD when I was 17 so thats why I was put on Yasmin. I started seeing commercials and internet ads talking about how bad Yasmin was and all the scary side effects it was causing people and it freaked me out so I called my doctor and asked if I could switch to something else and she wanted me to try Loestrin FE 1.5. I filled the prescription and the pharamacist gave me the generic which is Junel FE 1.5. I have recently started noticing, along with the help of my boyfriend how my mood swings and irritability with people for no reason has gone way up from before. I know it is the PMDD but I am terrified of the side effects of Yasmin so I don't want to go back on it, but I don't think this is helping me either. I also started my period a week early this month and am still on it, it's been 9 days now. | F | 24 | 4 months 1.5/30 1X day | 2/8/2010 | 3 | Ovarian Cysts | Acne, Dehydration, Increased Appetite, Cramping, Breakthrough Bleeding, Lighter Periods, Depression, Anxiety, Apathy, Odd dreams. | What stinks is that I have experienced almost all of the side effects everyone else has listed except one: Breast enlargement. What the heck?! When I first started this pill (made the switch from Yaz) I got some gnarly acne, but I'm on month 4 now and it's starting to clear up (I've heard it can take up to 6 months for your body to fully adapt to a new BCP) - hopefully it stays that way. Increase under arm odor and sweating. It's gross, ladies. I don't want to stand near anyone. I've tried it all: CertainDry, Deodorant bar soaps, Alcohol, Changing fabrics, etc. I spend so much time in the shower. Confidence DESTROYER. Lighter periods, which is nice, but recently I've been experiencing spotting throughout the month. SEVERE DEHYDRATION. I drink water all day long (you'd think all the water would help my skin, but no)and am up all night using the restroom. When I do sleep, my dreams are...odd. Not necessarily bad, but definitely not good. I usually wake up feeling uneasy. Tired all the time. It's not uncommon for me to sleep through my alarm now. I have a 45 minute commute to class everyday and since taking the pill, there have been a number of occasions of me having to pull over because I'm afraid I'll fall asleep driving!!! Consequently, the acne, sweating, weird dreams, lack of sleep, breakthrough bleeding (say goodbye to those pretty new undies), and crazy dehydration creates: ANXIETY. shocking, right? I also find myself a bit more moody during my lady time than usual. I'm a | F | 23 | 4 months 1X day | 9/19/2010 | 3 | Birth Control | Heavy Depression/mood swings, Leg Spasms, Heavy Breasts, Vaginal Irritation a few days before cycle. | I was taking Loestrin 24: This pill did what I wanted it to do- much shorter periods (once it was 1 day long) less cramps, no pregnancies! But it also made me a nut- intense mood swings, heavy depression, anxious, jealous- has put irreversible damage on my relationship, crying at the drop of a hat, low self esteem,etc! I also experienced a lot of tenderness in the breast lasting a week, vaginal dryness in the few days before period start and leg spasms on occasion. I just switched off of this pill, starting a new one tomorrow and hoping for better results. I have taken BC for a few years, but never had such bad side effects. This site is a real life saver- thank you all for your comments, I feel much better knowing I am not alone. | F | 26 | 4 months 1X day | 7/8/2010 | 3 | birth control method | weight gain. strange blister like acne. i have definately gained around 6-8 pounds on this drug. my diet has not changed. | F | 26 | 4 months 1X day | 7/24/2010 |