LOESTRIN FE 1/20 Reviews (ETHINYL ESTRADIOL; NORETHINDRONE ACETATE)

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 2   i was on kariva for almost a year and loved it..what pimples i ever did get completely went away on it my skin was amazing..when i went to the gyno he switched me bc i had ovarian cysts he said possibly from the bc, so he switchedme to loestrin and for the first 2 months i thought it was no big deal..less of a period than i had with kariva but the 3rd month my skin is worse than its been in years. until i read the side affects here i didnt even realize ive been so upset lately..i just assumed ive been stressed out since school just started up again (im 19 and a sophmore in college) but i think its both. im begging my gyno to take me off of this asap i look and feel disgusting F 19 3 months
9/28/2009
 4  birth control, heavy/irreg periods Experienced typical side effects I get from all birth control: increased breast size & tenderness, slight water retention. This pill is the best one I've ever tried. So far I've been on Ortho-Lo, Seasonale, Yasmin. All of them have given me side effects, especially with mood swings. However I love Loestrin because I am not experiencing any mood swings!!!! Would highly recommend this, as it is very low dose hormone, doesn't vary week by week, and is a pretty standard pill. F 24 6 months
9/23/2009
 1   depression, headaches, nausea, moodiness, chest pains, anxiety, confusion, sex drive zero, acne I just began taking it a week ago and my side effects are like what everyone is describing, feels like am going totally insane and crabby at every little. My acne which i have been fighting forever began coming back again, horrble. My hubby told me am acting very weird crying over nothing and anything.He told me tonight to throw it away. Not a big fan of birth control becos of all the side effects but am definitely not taking it anymore. Scared to try anything else. F 29 10 days
9/23/2009
 2  Ovarian cysts, endometriosis Increased appetite (really - CONSTANT hunger), acne, increased sex drive, panic attacks & anxiety, mood swings. I've only been on this pill for 2 weeks, but I have to stop it already because I just can't handle the side effects. I switched to Loestrin after two years on Seasonique/Seasonale because of spotting, but that was NOTHING to deal with compared to this. I have NEVER had acne like this, not even as a teenager. My libido is INSANE (weird, right? for most it's the opposite) and I'm VERY single, so it's distracting & inconvenient. I've been eating so much that several co-workers have asked me if I'm pregnant, and I've been going WAY over my budget for food. Lots of mood swings and crying, too (and I NEVER cry!!!) - but the worst part is the anxiety. Granted, I have a history of panic disorder and other anxiety issues, but I hadn't had a panic attack in over two years until I started taking this pill; now for two weeks I've had at least one almost every single day, sometimes several, and it's only been getting progressively worse. I didn't even know this pill could have anything to do with that until tonight; now that I know, I'm stopping the pill immediately. Otherwise, I probably would have stuck it out a little longer to see if the other symptoms subside. Overall, I can't say that I wouldn't recommend this medication to others, because the side effects seem to be really different for everyone. However, if you have a history of any anxiety disorder, or even just occasional panic attacks, I would definitely stay far, far away from this pill. F 29 2 weeks
9/19/2009
 2  Birth Control Negative Side Effects: headaches, dizziness, irritability, depression, mood swings, nervousness I switched to this prescription from Yaz since Yaz was giving me severe headaches (I usually never got headaches), only to find that the generic of this drug also gives me headaches, though not as bad. Also, I have unexplainable sadness/anxiety randomly while taking this pill. I get panic attacks over the smallest things and start crying, which is very unusual for me. F 20 1 months
9/17/2009
 1  spotting irregularly, cramps immediately upon switching to this brand 4 days ago, I have experience an overwhelming sense of anxiety and chest pain. to the point where i needed to go have an EKG done at my doctor (turned out normal thank gd)i have not been able to sleep at night due to chest pressure. feels like someone is squeezing my heart and letting it go every few minutes or so. serious problems sleeping through the night. i am always hungry especially in the morning like I need to eat immediately. Very tired all the time (im 28 i should not feel this drained constantly) having cramps like i am getting my period but im not, and an overall sense of just not feeling well at all. this pill is scary i have never felt any of these symptoms and have been on many diff brands. i cannot believe my doc recommended it so highly which makes me think about switching physicians. F 28 4 days
9/17/2009
 1  Birth Control and to control cramps I had a blood clot on my brain on July 4th 2009 as a result of the BC, which was confirmed by an hemotologist. I would not advise anyone to take this BC. Stayed in the hospital for 30 days, ended up having a stroke and on life support. F 36 6 months
9/15/2009
 1  Stop heavy bleeding during cycles Day 1- Bleeding stopped. Light headache felt extremly drowsy, passed out for 2 hours during mid-day which is unlike me. Day 2- Started to feel bloated, signs of yeast infection that I could only contribute to taking the pill. Day 3 -Very bloated, a little queasy, very uncomfortable Day 4 -I'm a joyful person, but I became very depressed with feelings of heavy dreadfullness, and I didn't want to talk to anyone. I felt sad and like I was suffocating. I had to reframe myself from jumping out the car on the expressway. I was very anxious, impatient, nervous. The yeast infection was getting worse and then I became consipated. My stomach looked 4 months pregant. I started getting bad leg cramps at night. Day 5 - I stopped taking the pill. Immediate change in mood, I felt myself again. Two days later, everything was back to normal. I'm very disappointed. I wanted this to work. It was my last resort. I read the side effects and reviews of others, but felt very positive about taking the pill. This low dosage is very powerful. I took birth control pills years ago in my twenties. I don't recall side effects such as this. I gained weight then lost. Maybe I did have side effects, but handled them better then. The side effects are too much for me! However, I can't say I wouldn't recommend it for someone else because everyone is different.I also can't say I'm dissatisfied because, unfortionately, I could not give it the full 3 months trial period the product suggests. I'm really disappointed I couldn't continue the product do to the side effects. F 49 4 days
9/14/2009
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 3  Control Mood Swings, Birth Control I had been prescribed this to take 21 days continuously to try to help my PMDD. The first pack, I spotted the entire time but I felt amazing!! The emotional ups and downs did stop for me. Unfortunately, then came the loss of sex drive. Then, the depression. I couldn't get motivated to do anything or even want to get up in the morning. I know it takes time to get use to a pill, so I gave it another pack. Then, the chest tightness began at night. I would lay down to sleep and suddenly feel like I couldn't breath even though I could draw deep breaths. I also had changes in my sleep cycle and massive anxiety attacks (mainly during by the chest tightness). I hope this works for you! F 23 2.5 months
9/13/2009
 1  Birth Control I started taking this pill three weeks ago and already I have had negative side effects from this pill. I have no sex drive, gained 10 pounds,extreme fatigue,depression with mood swings and my face is so broken out it's discusting. I switched from yaz just because of the cost but I'm definately stopping this pill today and spending the extra money to feel normal again. This pill was not what I expected at all!!! F 36 3 weeks
9/11/2009
 3   Firstly, I am 9 days late and my period seems to be non-existent. On top of that I've felt nauseous and my breasts are extremely tender as well as swollen. In addition to this, I also seem to be tired all the time. On the plus side, my acne seems to have cleared up a LOT which is lovely after suffering with it for 5 years. F 18 9 times
9/10/2009
 1  PCOS Loestrin raised my blood pressure to dangerous levels (160/110), I gained approximately 12 pounds, my facial acne was out of control, I was tired constantly and did not have a period for the entire time I was taking this medicine (over 4 months). I am using birth control medicine to control symptoms of PCOS, and was diagnosed nearly 10 years ago. Due to my complications described in the side effects column, I have stopped taking this pill and am now awaiting the results of blood testing to determine if another kind will be beneficial. Prior to being on Loestrin, I was on Yasmin, and only changed because I was looking to have a shorter period. I would suggest to anyone looking to change medications (or to start one) that they stay in contact with their physician and keep them apprised of any and all changes, no matter how small. I ignored my symptoms and did not think that my problems were tied to the pill. I've now spent more time and money to fix everything than I'd like to admit, so please listen to your body. Good luck! F 25 4 months
9/9/2009
 3  Birth Control The littlest things have been bothering me and make me want to cry!!! Other then that... just crazy crazy dreams and SPOTTING ok i am going on only my SECOND week of Loestrin24 and so far its not that bad. I read all these other negative comments and it freaks me out!!! Hopefully, these terrible things dont happen to me. How long did it take for sex drive to decrease with you guys? So far im fine. Im a little more moody then normal, like, my boyfriend has been bugging me lately (more then usual i think cuz of pill). the only TRUE side effect ive noticed is spotting. I have been spotting for days now. I hope this goes away. Good luck to the rest of you! F 17 2 weeks
9/8/2009
 5  Contraception/Endometriosis Some hair loss, slight naseau in first week only It has worked out great for me! I have a boost of energy, I feel like my old self and my heavy bleeding and cramps are gone. I think it works quite differently for every single body. F 30 2 weeks
9/7/2009
 4  heavy periods/contraception A little nausea and indigestion that's definitely bearable, and clears up with a TUMS tablet. A little mild dizziness. I get headaches easier, if I already have one coming. No sex drive problems, no breast tenderness. A tiny bit of water retention. Decreased appetite, but I'm not going to complain about that. :) I'm not ready to throw a 5 rating out there yet, because I'm in my second week. But so far, I am SUPER pleased at the results compared to other BC pills I've been on. Don't freak out about the negative comments - all bodies are different, and most pills I've been on take 2-3 months to iron themselves out. I am really excited to have a pill with the iron supplement in it. I feel a lot stronger, have more energy, and am SO glad I am not a crazy psycho b****, like I have been even in the first week of other pills I've been on. Don't knock it until you try it :) F 29 14 days
9/3/2009
 2  irregular, heavy periods headaches, sore breasts, rise in blood pressure, extreme moodiness, yeast infections, acne, weight gain, insomnia, irritability, bloated, crampy, loss of libido, vaginal dryness, hot flashes Apparently this pill doesn't work for me in my forties. Have been put on the "mini-pill", Mirena IUD, and now this pill to regulate my periods. The side effects from this pill have driven me CRAZY. My moodiness and irritability were so severe on this pill that my poor husband BEGGED me to throw them out. He said he'd rather deal with one week of PMS instead of four weeks every month. The horrible side effects from this pill just aren't worth it. I'm considering the endometrial abblation, at this point. No more sythetic hormones for me! F 42 5 months
9/3/2009
 2  birth control I switched from being on the Nuvaring(got recurring yeast infections on it) to Loestrin. At first it was OK, except for my some breast tenderness the first week or two. It has been a few months now and I have gained weight and have crazy mood swings and depression now. Sooooo not like me! I am thinking it has to be hormonal, has to be from the Pill. My libido has dropped significantly too. I am not happy and want to get off this pill ASAP. It has turned me to a moody, hormonal, emotional mess. F 39 5 months
9/2/2009
 3  Birth Control None Satisfied F 34 60 days
8/28/2009
 1  Period Pain Extremely emotional, morning nausea, constant crying, nervousness, headaches, mixed up feelings, unexplainable sadness/depression I have been on this for 4 months and things were going great with it. Then I start getting sad for no reason. I cry uncontrollably just simply thinking of things or even looking at my dog. One minute I'm fine with everything; parents, friends, boyfriend, etc. Then the next minute I don't want to see my friends, can't stand hearing my parents speak, and want to end my relationship with the sweetest guy. I wake up feeling nauseas and with a headache which eventually leads to me puking at least once. I asked my OBGYN about it and they said it was a virus and I would be fine in a week. It's been a month and it all just came on so quickly. Viruses have stuffy noses, coughing, some sore throats. Not extreme mood swings and depression. Plus it didn't even help the pain for my period. I have 2 day long periods which are nice but the pain lasts for those 2 days. I'm stopping this pill. F 17 4 months
8/27/2009
 1  cramps craziness I wrote a review back in April saying I was very satisfied with this pill. The first 2 months were great, I had no negative side effects. By month 3 I started feeling depressed and would get mad or sad at the smallest things, but it got worst as each month went by. Next thing I know, I feel like a crazy person who's getting mad and crying about a cat that didn't want to come inside. WTF?! I've never felt like this in my entire life. I'm now switching to Necon 0.5/35 F 21 6 months
8/24/2009

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