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 | Birthcontrol | SEVERE depression, apathy, breast tenderness, weight loss, stange dreams, nausea. | This is the first birthcontrol I've taken, it was definately not worth it, I had such bad depression, I do NOT recommend it for anyone. | F | 18 | 1 months 24 1X day | 10/2/2010 | 1 | 1.5 | I am a 47 year old woman. Never been on the birth control pill. Doctor wanted to try to control my heavy bleeding. Within the first two weeks, I was experiencing severe headaches. Most alarming was that a small growth on my leg due to an accident that occurred four years earlier grew 10 times the normal size within one month. Even the doctor noted the change and has suggested that I now have the growth removed immediately. I only took the pill for one month and immediately stopped. | F | 47 | 1 months 30MG 1X day | 2/28/2010 | 1 | Birth Control | Besides the breakthrough bleeding constantly. The second week into the pills i started bleeding and it never stopped. My doctor told me this was normal and could go on for three months. I also went batty, i would go from being happy to crying to anger. My husband had to ask me to stop taking them because he could not deal with me anymore. As he put it he did not know what to say to me or what mood i would be in. Before this pill I was a very normal person who was even tempered. | F | 26 | 1 months | 1/6/2009 | 1 | Prevent Pregnancy | Horrible Headaches, Random Bleeding, Nausea, Mood Swings, Loss of energy | I couldn't figure out why I have been feeling the ways that I have been until I finally decided to look up some side effects. I know now that it is this birth control. I was happy to see that I wasn't imagining this. That other people have experienced the same. I am going to stop taking this BC. | F | 23 | 1 months | 2/24/2008 | 1 | treat breakthrough bleeding | nonstop bleeding, weird food obsession, bloating and cramps | My god. I have gained so much weight from this pill in one month and it's only 2 months before my wedding! How could this have happened--no one said there'd be weight gain on this pill! I have a very healthy relationship with food, but while taking this pill I fantasized about food the way a teenage boy fantasizes about sex. All I could think about from the time I woke til the time I slept was food. It was like having my brain hijacked. I ate TACO BELL for the love of god. I feel dirty! I am so pissed that I have put on all this weight all of a sudden right before my wedding. This pill sucks and it made me bleed every day for the past month. I just stopped taking in and I have hideous cramps and disgusting clots. I HATE this pill. | F | 30 | 1 months | 4/1/2008 | 1 | birth control | weight gain, moodiness, low sex drive, depression | I thought somethign was wrong with me. I was moody and yelling all of the time. I would be happy and then sad. I had been losing weight before and without changing anything other than getting on this pill, I was putting a lot of weight on. I had a high sex drive and was suddenly not interested. | F | 23 | 1 months | 2/15/2008 | 1 | Birth Control | Nausea, HEAVY breakthrough bleeding, mild acne, fatigue, cramps, irritability, mood swings | I have been on birth control for 7 years, and never have I been so dissatified! After about one week of LoEstrin, I was feeling extremely tired and irritable. After two weeks I was experiencing breakthrough bleeding that was heavy enough to require a tampon. Also experienced breakouts on my face, strange cramps, and a general murderous feelings towards anyone that spoke to me. I switched from OrthoEvra because I thought the pill might be safer, but after switching back to the patch a week ago I already feel a millions times better. My gynocologist did not tell me that the low dosages in LoEstrin were meant for premenapausal women - that would have been good to know. | F | 23 | 1 months | 4/11/2007 | 1 | Birth Control | Weight gain, breakouts, bloating & fatigue. No period. | In the past month I have felt so bloated and very tired. I gained 5 pounds in 1 month. Stopping Immediately!!! | F | 28 | 1 months | 3/31/2007 | 1 | Prevent Pregnancy | Severe Anxiety, Panic Attacks, Headaches, Blurryness< nausea, Chest pain, can't focus | This pill is pure hell and has ruined my life these past few weeks. I ha d to be rushed to the hospital for a severe anxiety attack. I felt like I was dying no I was convinced I was dying. I quit taking it Tuesday so its been 4 days and each day is getting better. Email me if ur experiencing this and wanna chat | F | 20 | 8 weeks | 6/27/2009 | 5 | bc and shorter periods | So far just felt sick during the week I had my period. Felt a little bloated here and there first 2 weeks but haven't since. Still had period for a week but obgyn said it can take up to 3 months for full effects. No weight gain, no skin problems, no hair loss or any of the other things a lot of other girls have noted that almost made me not try this pill. | My obgyn switched me to this pill bc after I had my daughter and went back on previos bc pill id have my period for 2-3 weeks. I freaked and almost didn't take try loestrin after reading this site but so far things have been great! Higher sex drive, waaayyy less emotional, deal with every day stresses much much better, so much more engery, just all around feel great with the exception of the 4th week I didn't feel so great which I'm hoping 8th week won't be so bad (maybe just have to get use to it). I'll definately be posting back if anything weird starts happening. | F | 22 | 7 weeks | 4/29/2007 | 3 | Birth Control, lighter periods. | Bad: Extreme moodiness, irritability, anxiety Good: larger breasts, light period once a month | I have switched birth control pills three different times. I took Cycessa first, but it didn't seem to make a bit of a difference. Then, I started taking LoestrinFe but it hardly had any hormones in it and caused a lot of spotting and i would have my period for weeks at a time. I haven't been taking this pill for very long, but it has definitely lightened my periods and i have no spotting. My sex drive hasn't been effected. My breasts have gotten bigger which is a plus. The only complaint i have about this pill is that i'm very very moody. I cry very often and I get really anxious about everything. It's so frustrating, but i think my body just needs to adjust to the hormone level, because doctors have said to wait 3 months to let your body get used to the pill before you decide to switch. I'll keep you posted. | F | 19 | 7 weeks | 6/9/2008 | 5 | To help my severe PMS and for BC | Mild nausea and headache for the first four days. Bloating for the first 6 days. Tender breasts for the first 2 weeks. Very light spotting for 5 days, none for 3, and then my period began. | (I'm taking the generic for this brand which is Junel FE 1.5/30) I've suffered from SEVERE pms for years and never knew I could actually feel normal around that time of the month! I was a little confused at first because my period started without any CRAZY mood swings, temper flare-ups, horrible cravings, etc. I was also relived that there was no weight gain or increased acne! | F | 25 | 6 weeks | 5/28/2008 | 2 | contraceptive | no periods, dizziness, headaches, sinus headaches(feels like sinus infection),tiredness,increased appetite | I went on this pill 2 months after I had my second son.The first month being on this pill wasn't so bad. Then I noticed all of the my side effects. I actually thought I was pregnant. I took a test to make sure (I wasn't..thank god!) Now I feel competely exhausted...Ihave to nap just to make it thru the day. I feel like I have a sinus infection without the congestion and runny nose..lol. I feel like I am in another persons body. I will finish my pack to see if the side effects subside. FYI ...all the girls I work with who take this pill too are experiencing the same things! | F | 31 | 6 weeks 1X day | 7/25/2011 | 2 | Birth Control | nauseau, up a cup size, weight gain, depression, extreme cramps - but clear skin | The only good thing about this medicine is that lately i have been getting many compliments on my skin. other than that i have been experiencing awful side effects: i can't stop eating, i get very nauseaus, i'm extremely cranky/depressed- even my boyfriend says i'm not acting the same, and my first period on the pill was AWFUL, the worst cramps i've ever had and i couldn't stop crying for no reason. I will probably stop taking this pill soon. | F | 18 | 6 weeks 1X day | 3/1/2011 | 2 | Birth Control; Cycle Regulation | In the first month, got a second period right after my first one. I was hungry all the time the first month. Now into the second month I'm much more moody and always feel like crying. Yesterday most of my time at home was spent crying. I'm much more tired also. | F | 21 | 6 weeks | 11/6/2007 | 1 | birth control | I've always had a happy disposition but ever since my doc put me on this, I have been so depressed and moody. Crying and feeling sorry for myself. I've had bad moods before of course but they've never lasted long. I've been down at least for the last 6 weeks. My friends and co workers have commented how I'm not myself lately and I actually broke down crying in front of my boss when she questioned me about my moodiness!! It may work for others but I'm calling my doc today to switch...before its too late! | F | 24 | 6 weeks | 4/23/2008 | 4 | birth control, regulate period | very light periods, clearer skin, moods stabilized, and gained a couple of pounds | loving the light to no periods thing - hoping they get even lighter. my mood swings aren't as bad as they used to be. the tiny weight gain is a good thing for me - I'm very slender. really hoping for a little weight gain in the breasts! my skin, although not perfect, looks better than it has in years. I have noticed a little of that melasma (hyperpigmentation of the skin)on my face, though - that's not so good (but, still better than the awful breakouts!). I'm taking the generic (Junel Fe 1.5/30) and so far it seems okay. I may try the brand name at some point just to see if there really is any difference. I've just started my second month of pills, so we'll see how it goes. so far, so good. | F | 37 | 5 weeks | 10/22/2006 | 1 | birth control | Mood swings, angry a lot, depression, crying a lot | I had previously been on this for 11 years before getting pregnant with my son in 2010. I did not have these side effects then. I also had a daughter in 2013. I know my hormones have changed after having two children. I will not be taking this any longer. I cannot handle the emotional side effects. | F | 37 | 5 weeks 1x daily | 6/22/2015 | 2 | PCOS | depression, increased appetite, moodiness, bloating, lack of energy | I can't continue taking this because the depression is not worth it. | F | 28 | 4 weeks | 4/6/2005 | 5 | Birth Control | Wk 1 and part of wk 2- nausea, cramping, awful awful headaches. Wk 3 no more headaches, nausea, or cramping | At first (wk 1 and part of wk 2) nausea, cramping, awful awful headaches. Now on wk 3 and all of those have subsided completely! I actually feel great. I have energy and just overall feel much better emotionally and physcically! This has been my cure pill! | F | 24 | 3 weeks 1X day | 12/1/2011 |