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 | contraception | vaginal itching, swollen ankles, slight itchiness all over | Can't sleep due to severe vaginal itching. Took paracetamol about 20 mins ago and it's a bit better. Definitely not taking this pill again. | F | 36 | 5 days 30 1X day | 4/25/2011 | 1 | birth control | WEIGHT GAIN, spotting, lethargy, depression | I am a healthy, active woman who had lost lots of weight on other pills (and hair and sanity on Yasmin and Yaz...) switched to this one and felt better mentally. HOWEVER, I have PACKED ON weight, gaining at least 1-2 pounds a month each month I am on it NO MATTER WHAT I DO. It does make me hungry, but I am eating 1200-1300 calories a day and working out at least 1 hour per day HARD, sometimes two, and I cannot shed a POUND. I am SO frustrated and stopping this and all other pills IMMEDIATELY. I only have five months to shed the extra weight and bloating (major water retention) for my wedding at this point--I hope I can lose the damage quickly. This pill is toxic to me. I should never have listened to my gyno for so long and should have gone off it a year ago--she insisted it was the "best one" and after all my hair loss problems with Yasmin and Yaz (great for weight loss for me), I was afraid to switch to another brand. I'm going to try to get knocked up after the wedding anyhow--it's about time :) | F | 36 | 2 years 20 1X day | 4/19/2011 | 1 | BC | acne, massive fluid retention, depression, crying for no reason | this is the 4th pill i am trying and by far the worst! havnt had no weight gain which is good but cant cope with the "flat" mood feeling and the fluid retention.... obviously sensitive to the hormones so will be getting an IUD next week! | F | 21 | 6 months 1X day | 4/18/2011 | 2 | birth control | weight gain, extreme hunger, fatigue, LOW SEX DRIVE, dry skin, no period but spotting on a weekly basis, water retention, slower hair growth | F | 29 | 2 months 1X day | 4/15/2011 | 2 | Fibroids | Extreme foot pain, hot flashes, lower back pain, fatigue | The very first day I took this pill I had hot flashes. Those have let up since. I've only been taking it for five days and about two or three days ago I noticed my feet were hurting as if I had just started a new job and wasn't used to being on my feet. However, this is not the case and I have been wearing the same shoes for four months, so it's not that. Today I was in so much pain I had to take Tylenol and Naproxin just to get me through the day. It didn't help much. The thing is, my feet have been hurting more and more each day, and today when I woke up they hurt worse than when I had gone to bed. This is not normal. I threw the pills away! I refuse to live like this. I'd rather have a monthly heavy period than go through daily pain like this. I've also been feeling lower back pain as if I had a kidney infection, and fatigue and slight depression. This pill is the only thing that I can account for the sudden physical changes in my body. I'm not a big fan of taking pills anyway, but I thought it would be great if I could stop the heavy cramping and bleeding. I'm still bleeding, too, by the way, so that hasn't even let up. I think I'll stick with the natural way. | F | 46 | 5 days 1 mg 1X day | 4/14/2011 | 1 | ovarian cysts | Severe mood swings, and HORRIBLE panic attacks | Every pill works different for everyone person but I do caution you when taking this pill if you have these types of symptoms contact your doc asap. | F | 26 | 2 weeks 1X day | 4/13/2011 | 5 | to prevent PMS | Nothing! | I haven't had a period since I started taking it. I have no mood swings, no breakthrough bleeding, it's a fabulous pill. | F | 29 | 9 months 1X day | 4/11/2011 | 4 | Anemia & Birth Control | increased breast size, missed periods | The first month I was very moody which is not how I usually am and I had spotting in the middle of the cycle the first month, but I have not had another period sense! I have missed 3 periods total. I have not gained any weight and I've been blaming any acne I have on stress because I am a senior in college. My periods weren't bad before, but I'm anemic so we were trying to make them shorter and now I haven't gotten one at all, which is shown to make your bones more frail if you haven't had one for a prolonged period of time. So, for those of you who are happy to miss them, try not to continue for long periods of time with it. It worries me a little when I don't get mine. | F | 22 | 3 months ? 1X day | 4/8/2011 | 3 | contraceptive | Severe breast tenderness, mood swings, crying spells (and I'm NOT normally sensitive), very sensitive, occasional nausea, break through bleeding EVERY morning | I have been very good about taking the pill at the same time everyday (even set an alarm) but every morning I wake up to break through bleeding ranging from really light to tissue discharging to a full on period but it will go away completely towards the middle of the day | F | 29 | 3 months 1Mg/20mcg 1X day | 4/8/2011 | 4 | Contraceptive use | lower abdominal pain, heavy unscheduled bleeding, headaches | For the first few months I was fine. The increased breast size, the extra pound in the belly, cravings, but for the most part can't complain. Periods were perfect as always (I'm regular, sportive, and never have cramps). Then month four happened. I'm in month four and on day 11th of my cycle developed heavy bleeding (after having had a normal period), severe abdominal pain, migraines, and fatigue most likely linked with slight anemia. I work for a medical organization and quickly took an ultrasound to rule out cysts, ectopic preg, hematomes, etc. All ok except thickening of extrauterine muscle wall (which ladies is not good). but true cause remains elusive. I'm on day 15 (4th day of pain, severe bleeding, etc) and no end in sight. Comments? Suggestions? Email directly! | F | 26 | 4 months 1X day | 4/6/2011 | 2 | Birth Control | mood swings, hot flashes, breakthrough bleeding, anxiety, fatigue | I have taken this pill for two months and I have already requested a different brand. The mood swings are affecting my daily life noticeably. I go from happy to sad to anxious to irritable all day long. The irritability is worse on this pill than during a normal period. I had breakthrough bleeding and cramps in my second week and it lasted all week long. I will never be on this drug again. | F | 22 | 2 months 1 MG 1X day | 4/4/2011 | 3 | regulate my menstral cycle | The first 3 months I spotted btw periods which my gyno said was norm. But on my 8th month now I'm having bleeding and only at night around the same time 3 days In a row now and have no clue as to why this is happening | F | 22 | 8 months 24? 1X day | 3/31/2011 | 2 | Pregnancy Prevention | Memory loss, lucidity of surroundings, out of body experience, extreme anxiety, depression, panic attacks, loss of appetite, fatigue | DO NOT TAKE THIS PILL! | F | 20 | 1.5 months 1X day | 3/30/2011 | 2 | Contraception | Pros:this pill helped in relieving migraine before a period, removed pre menopausal chin and facial hair and breakouts of acne on chin. Cons: Extreme tiredness, irritability, mood swings, water retention, noticeable weight gain on stomach, joint pain, feeling of doom and crying spells especially before a period. | Due to the cons being more than the pros, I am going to discontinue this pill and although I was told by Gyn that it would help alleviate pre-menopause symptoms, I don't think it is worth it. | F | 46 | 6 months 20 1X day | 3/30/2011 | 2 | Acne | Breast tenderness,dry eyes, weight gain, ACNE, dizziness, decreased sex drive, break thru bleeding, no energy, coughing, shortness of breath | My Dr. thought this drug would work better than Seasonique, it didn't. Had no side effects with Seasonique so will go back on it. | F | 46 | 2 months 1/20 1X day | 3/30/2011 | 1 | contraseptive | headaches, nausea, light headedness, tired, weight gain in mid section, constant yeast infection/ burning sensation, emotional rollercoaster, | I know what you all are going through...I have taken Loestrin before and told my doctor that I had gained weight, felt nauseous, got headaches, was an emotional wreck, and was getting yeast infections regularly when i have never had one. And he told me well birth control cannot cause these things it must be my eating habits and stress levels, so he gave me a lower dose. Which just caused more issues than the one before....burning sensation in my vagina...no thanks!!!! I would rather get pregnant! From now on I'm going the au naturale way, because obviously my body is not made to consume this contraseptive | F | 19 | 2 months 30mg 1X day | 3/27/2011 | 2 | Birth Control/Polycystic Ovaries | Dizziness! Acne, Fatigue, Spaced Out Feeling, Lack of Interests, Increased Sex Drive and Appetite | This is my second time every being on BC. The first I was on was Ortho Tri-Cyclin and it was awful! I only lasted 2 months, because of the extreme irratability and anxiety. I don't want to quit this one yet, because I really do need it for painful ovarian cysts, but I'm worried about the side effects. I have been so so dizzy this week that I feel I might faint, all I want to do is sleep, and I have acne all over my face, which I never have. Should I just wait it out, or is there better brands out there I should try? | F | 22 | 5 days 1X day | 3/24/2011 | 2 | Ovarian Cysts | Anxiety, nausea, upset stomach | Phew!! I thought it was just me! I am contacting my doctor today to change meds. I have been having what seem like panic attacks and some mania, too. Racing thoughts and a feeling of impending doom. I am also having some strange shoulder pain which feels like a restriction...thought I was having a heart attack. I am 41 and in good shape, so concerned it is related to the med. | F | 41 | 15 days 1mg 1X day | 3/23/2011 | 3 | Endometriosis/Fibroids | weight gain, acne, continuous spotting, depression, bloating, fatigue, breast tenderness, lack of energy, insatiable appetite, nausea, increased vaginal discharge. | I am so happy that I found this site and that I am not the only one going through these horrible side effects. In all fairness though, I must admit that the excruciating pain that I have with endometriosis has come to a near hault; which is a huge relief. But the side effects from these BCP's is really making me have second thoughts. Right now I am in the exploritory stage to treat the pain. The last resort is lap surgery. The pain can be so bad that I wish someone would just put me out of my misery. The treatments I have undergone have helped with the pain, but it has come at price. I previously tried these BCP's two years ago, and they didn't affect me the way they are now, actually they did nothing for me. I gained 12 pounds after having Lupron injections. Then lost 30 pounds two months after the shot left my system. my appetite decreased tremendously and I had loads of energy to work out, grant it, while the shot was in my system, I was pain free, but the price I paid was sever weight gain and in such a short amount of time and some bone loss. I am now back on the Loestrin and it has really reaked havoc on my body. I have gained nearly 20 pound in the first two months of using it. I work out, but it seems as if it isn't helping. I am always bloated,tired, and I have developed acne, which is a new symptom for me. I spotted for a whole month straight and my breasts are tender. I swear my boobs feel like they have doubled in size. My mood has gone serene to a mad | F | 34 | 3 months 20 mcg 1X day | 3/21/2011 | 1 | BC | Women should be aware there are 3 generic formulations of Loestrin FE 1/20. They are made by three different pharma's. They are NOT alike. I used the Microgestin version for years without major issues. Recently I was forced to use mail-order Medco. They sell the Gildess FE brand. I'm also an insulin-dependent diabetic of >34 years. I am very tightly controlled. So ... when I started having uncontrollable insulin resistance at night (very contrary to the Microgestin version which causes a few hours of MILD insulin resistance mid-day but only for the first few days), I did a test. Don't take it one night (this past Saturday). What happened? Normal insulin sensitivity returned. Start pill again yesterday - nighttime major nighttime insulin resistance. I called Medco. I have to get a "do not substitute" prescription to get the Microgestin version again. The others are going in the trash. BTW ladies - many of the systems you are listing - hunger, fatigue, | F | 46 | 5 years 1X day | 3/21/2011 |