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 |
| 4 | birthcontrol/ irregular period | in the beginning i felt great lighter period ect. now starting my third month i dont feel as well | i have been getting terrible mood swings and just feeling so depressed hopefully that will change after my third month | F | 16 | 2.5 months | 9/21/2006 | 4 | birthcontrol/ irregular period | in the beginning i felt great lighter period ect. now starting my third month i dont feel as well | i have been getting terrible mood swings and just feeling so depressed hopefully that will change after my third month | F | 16 | 2.5 months | 9/21/2006 | 4 | Bad Cramps/Ovarian Cysts/Regulation | I've been a little more tired than normal, but not too much. | I've been on several types of birth control since I was about 17 because I have heavy periods and rupturing ovarian cysts. I switched to loestrin because the last pill I was on was giving me MAJOR mood swings and I was cramping alot. Things have really been great so far- my periods aren't as light as with some other pills but I'm ALOT less moody and I haven't had any cyst problems. | F | 21 | 2.5 months | 12/10/2007 | 2 | prevent pregnancy, acne | Nausea, headaches, general bitchiness. | Took Mircette for a couple of years, went off for a couple of months and remembered why I was on birth control---my cycle was unpredictable, and my skin broke out. I was prescribed Microgestin and had no problems the first month, but then I felt really nauseous, was getting headaches (which may or may not be connected), my skin broke out worse, and seem to be really irritated at everyone. I started taking it at night, and at least the nausea and headaches are gone, but my chin is now so inflamed that I have swollen lymph nodes under my jaw, and I still have to be really careful not to yell at anyone because I know I'm being irrational. I've also been really anxious lately for no particular reason, and it's good to see from other posts that perhaps this is related. | F | 25 | 2.5 months | 6/29/2007 | 1 | Birth Control (Loestrin 24 fe) | Major depression, minor depressions, anxiety, mood swings, crying for no reason, decreased breast size, stomach discomfort, no periods, low sex-drive. | The first month was horrible. After only the second day of taking this pill, I came down with a depression. I didn't know at the time that it was all linked to Loestrin, but it made sense because all of my moodiness, anxiety, and depression sparked up at the time that I started this pill. On top of all of the emotional side-effects, I have no had my period yet, and I am now on my third pill pack. I suspect that the high progestin, low estrogen level that's in this pill is responsible, so I'm opting for one that's lower in progestin--specifically, Ovcon 35. Hopefully this works out for me! (Knock on wood) lol. | F | 21 | 2.5 months | 9/1/2007 | 1 | Birth Control | nausea, migraines, MOODINESS, DEPRESSION, ANXIETY, heart palpiations | WORST pill ever. Been on several pills, ring and patch, this is THE WORST. After laying in bed after popping my pill tonight, suddenly feeling like slitting my wrists and sobbbing, light bulb goes off, maybe its this PILL!!! 2 1/2 months I've been taking. It's been HORRIBLE. Migraines almost every night. Super sick to my stomach (take it at 10, can't stay up past 12 if I don't want to be super ill). No sex drive whatsoever. By far the worst though is the depression. I have never had depression, and yet now I can go from happy to feeling suicidal instantly. Everything makes me want to cry and/or die. The most disturbing symptom though is the constant anxiety and nervousness, in turn giving me heart palpitations. Getting off this pill! | F | 24 | 2.5 months | 12/27/2009 | 5 | Regulate menstrual cycle | Mild increase in acne during first month, breast tenderness/enlargement | I was scared to take this birth control due to all the negative reviews, but my experience has been wonderful. First month was a little rough. My acne went nuts and my breasts became very swollen and tender. I almost quit and went back to my doctor after 3 weeks, but I decided to hang in there and I'm glad I did. My period was nearly non-existent. I am now on my second month and I feel great. All the side effects have subsided. Much better than ortho-tricyclen. No mood swings, depression, etc. Every birth control works different for each person, so don't knock it until you try it!! | F | 25 | 2 months 1.5/30 | 4/10/2016 | 5 | to prevent pregnancy | I have been on micronor for years because Ortho Tri Cyclen gave me horrible headaches. The lack of estrogen was great on the micronor, but i wanted a more reliable pill because I am not so great at taking them at the same time. I have been on Loestrin for 2 months, with only a slight headache around the beginning of my brown pills. I absolutely love it. | My only concern is that i have no period. I have always had a very light period, 2-3 days. But since taking Loestrin I have not had one. I am perfectly fine with the lack of one but I am concerned with how I know I am pregnant, should it happen? Also, my skin is quite itchy, especially my breasts. | F | 28 | 2 months | 3/14/2007 | 5 | prevent pregnancy | none....very pleasant experience | after 3 years on YAZ with tons of side effects - no sex drive, headaches, leg cramps, sick & cramped monthly. I made the change to Lo es Fe a month 1/2 ago and it has been such a great change. Side effects are gone and now I am only left with the anger with myself for not making the change sooner. We all react to pills differently - give yourself 3 months and if not good..make the change...dont wait 3 years! | F | 38 | 2 months | 10/29/2008 | 5 | Birth Control, regulate period. | Barely any, except, unstable sex drive,clear skin,LIGHT period (in fact it only lasted one day) nausea, and EXTREME hunger! | I can't really say this pill has been bad. The only trouble is controlling my hunger. No matter how much I eat I still feel hungry! Thank goodness I know how to control myself otherwise I would have gained a bunch of weight. My sex drive is also a little awkward. There are days I really, really want it, and there are days I don't even want to hear about it. Other than that, I pretty much feel like myself. | F | 22 | 2 months | 5/21/2008 | 5 | Pregnancy and hormones | The only side effect I got was just once. I had one day of break through bleeding in the first month that I started taking the pill. It only occurred once and it was just a bit. | I am very very satisfied with this product. It worked amazingly. Barely any side effects other than ONE day of breakthrough bleeding and it was really nothing. I am a runner and my gyno said that runners experience less side effects so I'd say that if you want less, go for a short run or even a walk. Exercise is great for medication. Also, my period was RIGHT when it was supposed to come, lasted for 4 days, it was really light and pretty much perfect, and ended after 4 days, right when it was supposed to. I'd definitely recommend this to anyone! | F | 17 | 2 months | 2/7/2009 | 5 | endo, cysts, switched from Yaz | I am not sure I am having any. My menstrual cramps have not alleviated. | I do not have on and off cramping anymore and I am losing the weight I gained from the Yaz. I got to keep the boobs I gained from the Yaz, but the tenderness/pain went away!!! So far I am very happy with it. I was on Yaz for 4 months and I had horrible side effects on it. | F | 36 | 2 months | 4/1/2008 | 5 | birth control, regulate periods | None | I love this pill!!! It totally made my heavy awful period into 1 day light flows, no weight gain, no more awful moody PMS, I stay emotionally stable now! Also, unlike other pills I've tried (ortho tri cyclin low, ovcon 35) my sex drive didn't go down...the BF likes that! | F | 24 | 2 months | 12/30/2006 | 5 | premenopause and control bleeding | weight gain, shorter periods, lighter periods. Cramping minimized, vagina still kinda dry, but libido still kickin!No mood changes. | I actually dont mind the weight, I keep my eye on it, work out and try to watch what I eat. (sometimes) I am taking generic of Loestrin(microgestin) and so far so good. NO PROBLEMS!Definite weight gain, definitely slowed menstrual, mood is great. Thank God. | F | 42 | 2 months | 12/4/2006 | 5 | birth control | No side effects so far, and have been on this BCP for almost 2 months. LOVE IT compared to other pills I have used in the past! | Really satisfied with this BCP. My skin is clearer than it has been in years, and I have not gained any weight or had any bloating. I switched from Zovia to Loestrin because of breakthrough bleeding, and so far it has worked great. I'm surprised that so many women seem to think it makes them moody or depressed, because I haven't had any of that, but then again I've never had any BCP make me depressed or moody. Everyone's body chemistry is different, but for me this BCP is the best I've tried over the years, and I've been on several kinds. | F | 32 | 2 months 1.5/30 1X day | 8/6/2010 | 4 | birth control | virtually non-existant period | I usually have a very heavy flow, so when I had an almost non-existent period, I was terrified. Then I checked on the side-effects and this drug seems to cause light or no periods in a lot of women. I took a test just to be sure-negative. I love this birth control because I think that the last type that I was on (kariva) caused me to have panic attacks! I also tried the orthro-evra patch before that, but I constantly worried about it becoming unstuck (it had a hard time sticking to my skin because I have eczema-it also caused horrible rashes). Just goes to show that birth control effects everyone differently. A word of warning: Because this is a low-hormone pill, you have a greater chance of becoming pregnant if you don't adhere to the "same time everyday" rule. | F | 21 | 2 months | 9/12/2006 | 4 | Birth Control | It is great to see that other people have experience little or no period. Last month was incredibly light, and this month non existent. | I like the idea of more iron, but the light periods can be stressful! | F | 24 | 2 months | 9/23/2006 | 4 | birth control | 1st month: extra period, 2nd month: normal period, a little bloated, but so far, no other side effects | I posted a rating on 9/10/07 after my first month. I have just completed my second month and it was so much better! No extra period this time and my regular period was shorter with less cramps. I was a bit bloated though, which was not a usual PMS for me. My sex drive still seems the same, no negative effects there, and my skin and hair are fine. I have been shedding a bit more than I normally do, but I have not noticed a weakening of the hair quality. I have not lost any more weight, so I am beginning to wonder if I will have problems, but I haven't gained. So far, I really like this pill. Again, I have a healthy diet and regular exercise. My mood is stable. One more month and I'll stick with it. | F | 28 | 2 months | 10/9/2007 | 4 | Cramps/ to shrink ovarian cysts | weight gain, EXTREMELY emotional, terrible moodswings, breast tenderness/growth, headaches during and before my period. | I my periods was taking Ortho a couple years ago for about 2 years, but it used to make me nauseous allll day, so i stopped. Then, my doctor prescribed Loestrin, and my period is definitely shorter and lighter. I think my cysts are starting to get smaller because i don't have much pain from them anymore. My boobs are huge :) I've gained about 10 pounds in 2 months, and i feel like i am gaining a couple of pounds every day! I can't even fit into my clothes anymore- seriously! I literally broke the zipper on my jeans in an unsuccessful attempt to squeeze into them, which is NOT something i am used to. And i'm 5'8, 130 lbs... now. Oh well. I'd reccomend this drug if your cramps are bad enough, as long as you think you can deal with the irritablity and everything. Ok, i guess the best way for me to describe it is this: you know how you might get PMS the week before your period, and be moody, eat weird, feel bloated and tired and your breasts are sore? That's pretty much how i feel al | F | 21 | 2 months | 6/22/2007 | 4 | Changed from YAZ | Weight gain. | I was taken off YAZ because it made my Cholesterol go from 150 up to 250 in a short period of time. But I'm frustrated with Loestrin becuase I've put on a lot of weight. At 5'4" I have no place to put it. | F | 47 | 2 months | 1/15/2008 |