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 |
| 5 | contraception | weight loss, lighter periods | im very surprised to see all the negative comments. i was on loestrin fe 1/20 for about 3 years and loved it. i lost about 5 lbs in the first 6 months, but that was great. after that, things leveled out. had to switch to iud because acog was recommending that for women over 35 with migraines, but i want to switch back! | F | 40 | | 6/21/2008 | 5 | Birth Control | Mild breast tenderness/ swelling MUCH lighter period, lasting maybe 2 days..almost not at all. No cramping. Mild constipation. Less mood swings NO WEIGHT GAIN!!!! | F | 33 | 3 months | 6/20/2008 | 4 | Birth Control | Pros: Very short, very light, predictable periods. Cons: Occasional light flare ups of acne. Headaches around time of period. Caused me to skip a period when I switched to it... scary! Pros still outweigh the cons. | F | 21 | 4 months | 6/19/2008 | 4 | endo/birth control | 2 day periods, headaches during period, bloating | I just recently came off Lupron therapy (6 mo) for my endometriosis. So compared to the hormone rollercoaster I was on... this is not so bad. I never really liked taking birth control pills, but I needed something with low hormones to keep my body regulated until my husband and I try to conceive this fall. I'm trying to lose weight that I gained with the Lupron. Loestrin is kind of hindering my efforts. Each day that I get farther away from Lupron and Lexapro and after 2 cycles of Loestrin... I'm feeling more like my old self again. I just hope it gets better. Everyone is differnt and hormones (especially) will affect everyone differently! | F | 31 | 2 months | 6/16/2008 | 1 | To not get preggers | Gross poop, titties on fire, huge titties, blood clots, shooting pain up ass, homicidal thoughts | Runny oatmeal blew out of my ass. Then I shit uncontrollably in front of my boyfriend's family during dinner. I think this has testosterone in it - I grew a ball. I bought a gun and went to Vons and then asked for free pringles from the manager but they wouldn't give them to me so I killed the manager. All I can say is that this medication is EVIL - there should be a special cliff for all the bitches that get on this medication to jump off of - would be better for all. I'm going to go kill my doctor now. | F | 21 | 4 days | 6/14/2008 | 1 | ovarian cyst/endemetrosis | First three months: fatigue and lack of initiative. Fourth month: severe mood swings, lack of affection, personal withdraw from people, decided to end my personal relationship (fortunately this changed after reading this site), creative blocks and inability to daydream/free associate (not good for artists). Blurred vision, migraine headaches. Worst side effect was that my internal monitor that would normally make me realize something was wrong wasn't working. It wasn't until I read this site that I realized I was actually experiencing side effects - I had been blaming myself for being lazy and thought my relationships just weren't working. It is scary thinking one can lose one's sense of reality so quickly. | Stopped after four months and the week after had terrible PMS and hormone fluctuations/uncontrollable mood swings. Now, my body seems to be leveling out. Still having trouble with my eyesight, but am able to control my moods and my creativity has returned and so has my natural affection for others. | F | 41 | 4 months | 6/10/2008 | 3 | To prevent pregnancy | The drug worked fine while on the 3 weeks of taking, however on the weeks break my moods were terrible, i would feel very angry for no reason, get angry at the slightest thing, cry for no reason whatsoever and it made my periods unpredictable. | F | 18 | 2 months | 6/9/2008 | 1 | have not use this pill. | I am happy that this wed site was available, My doctor recommended me to take Loestrin Fe. I am not going to start the pills. I think i am just going to have my tubes tide. Their are to many side affects. God thank you for this site. | F | 38 | | 6/8/2008 | 1 | perimenopausal symptoms | Anxiety, depression, tightness of chest, bad thoughts, overall state of unease, indigestion, sleepy all the time but unable to get a good night's sleep. | I am on my second week and will not take any more pills. I have terrible anxiety and depression and do not want to leave my house. I feel like I am losing my mind. Women need to be sensitive to the effects of this drug and get off of it if they feel these side effects. | F | 47 | 14 days | 6/6/2008 | 1 | birth control | basically: crazy, psycho, depressed, weirdo BITCH :] sex drive has definitely been DECREASED [not cool] | i hate it and i want it banned from the country. | F | 18 | 2 months | 5/31/2008 | 1 | Birth control | Night sweats, major depression and anxiety, spotting, acne, increase in facial hair, sleepy during the day but restless at night. | I have been on and off the pill for over 16 years and this is the WORST one I have ever tried. I cant believe how generally sick I feel on this one. I dont recommend it at all! | F | 31 | 2 months | 5/31/2008 | 1 | Bloating, bleeding, hunger, extreme mood swings, change in vision | After taking this for 4 days, I restarted my period that I had the week before and it hasn't totally stopped after 5 days. I have gained over 5 pounds in the last 2 weeks yet diet and exercise has not changed. I have been extremely moody, sobbing or flying into a rage at the slightest thing. But most concerning....yesterday I noticed that my vision seemed blurrier than usual. I didn't think too much of it til I read the extremely serious side effects which note "change of vision" as cause to stop intake immediately! It could help some people, but is definitely not for me. Not to mention UPMC doesn't cover it, so it costs me $40/packet compared to my usual Yasmin at $15/packet. I'll put up with breast tenderness for this! | F | 24 | 11 days | 5/29/2008 | 4 | Frequent heavy periods | Breast tenderness, some hairloss, weight loss, cleared skin, maybe more emotional. | I am shocked to see all the horrible reviews for this pill. This pill saved my education and social life. Before it, I was having 10 day periods of heavy bleeding every 19 days. I couldn't even go to school they were so bad. After getting on this pill, I began to lose weight, and my periods became almost non existent. While I am very emotional and anxious, I don't believe it is due to the pill because I remember being like this long before. I did have to switch to something else after 3 years because I began experiencing spotting, but I soon switched back. | F | 21 | 6 years | 5/28/2008 | 2 | Birth control, regulate period | Cramping, SEVERE mood swings | Period is light and short. Gained about 5 lbs. Worst side effect is the SEVERE mood swings. Lost friends, irritating family members, about to lose my boyfriend. Constantly creating fights for no reason whatsoever. I'd be happy one second, crying another, then ready to kill someone the next. I have also tried Tri-sprintec for two years (which is the generic of Ortho-Tricyclen) and had similiar side effects. However I was able to control the mood swings. My doctor suggested a pill with lower progestin, either Zovia or Brevicon. Not sure if I should stick it out a few more months or switch to Zovia next. | F | 31 | 5 months | 5/28/2008 | 1 | Moodiness, sadness, nervousness, mild depression, no periods | I didn't have any side effects of this medication until about 6 months into it. I have never had issues of depression, but Loestrin made me feel like a crazy person. I would cry constantly for no reason and get really angry at just about everybody. I thought because it has a lower level of estrogen, that I wouldn't be effected negatively. I would NOT RECOMMEND it to anyone unless they want to be a nervous, sad, crazy person. | F | 21 | 8 months | 5/24/2008 | 1 | to not get pregnant | periods were irregular, headaches, but most of all I GOT PREGNANT! | 15 months | 5/21/2008 | 3 | Possible side effects of Loestrin Fe 1/20 : All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome: Breast tenderness or enlargement; changes in appetite; changes in weight; dizziness; headache; mild hair loss; nausea; nervousness; stomach cramps or bloating; vaginal spotting or breakthrough bleeding. Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur: Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); absent menstrual period; breast discharge; breast lumps; calf or leg pain, swelling, or tenderness; change in amount of urine produced; chest pain or heaviness; confusion; coughing of blood; dark urine; fainting; mental or mood changes (eg, depression); migraines; numbness of an arm or leg; one-sided weakness; pale stools; persistent vaginal | i have had 2 missed periods. doctor did not think much about it, but article lists this as a SEVERE side effect. | F | 49 | 7 months | 5/9/2008 | 2 | heavy bleeding | Hot flashes, night sweats, headaches, acne, palpitations | Switched from Loestrin fe 1/30 to Junel fe 1/30; had acne and headaches with Loestrin; hot flashes and night sweats, along with more head ache started with Junel. | F | 51 | 4 months | 5/9/2008 | 2 | Birth Control | I am taking Microgestin 1.5/3. Anyway I had to come and do some research because I honestly thought I was about to die. I am crying literally for no reason whatsoever, all day and night. I was having suicidal thoughts because I am depressed. I have not slept in two full nights straight (no lie), I just went to the store to buy sleep aids. I have been so mean to my boyfriend it is a shame. This is insane I really don't want anymore children but these side effects are crazy. I have never experienced this with any other Birth Contol. | F | 30 | 7 days | 5/8/2008 | 1 | birth control | bloating, weight gain, severe mood swings, no sex drive | I tried this 6 months after having my first child. Now my cycle is screwed up—getting period a week early and barely anything. I have had severe mood swings, lots of crying and feeling hopeless. Plus I have no sex drive. Gained 5 pounds in three months. Started a weight loss plan and have gained instead of losing. VERY FRUSTRATING!!!! Decided to do some research on the Loestrin and found this site. So glad to hear that I am not going crazy. Went off the Loestrin and back to my usual birth control. Hope this works! | F | 32 | 3 months | 5/6/2008 |