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 | Birth Control | Possibly insomnia but not sure if it's the pill or other factors; also experiencing flatulence | LOVE IT! After being off the pill for over 4 years due to pregnancies, I tried multiple pills that did not agree with me. Read up on different pills and settled on Loestrin FE 1/20. Given the huge cost difference between the generic and the real deal, I settled on the generic thinking it was the same. I was on the generic microgestrin for almost a year during which time I experienced constant headaches, EXTREME mood swings (depression to EXTREME RAGE), as well as INSANE FOOD CRAVINGS(followed by weight gain) but chalked it up to my stressful job, lack of sleep, coupled with raising 2 active little boys. Then I read the reviews that the generic was NOT the same. I'm on my third pack of Loestrin FE 1/20 and so far I love it. No more extreme mood swings or intense food cravings-and have even lost weight. Second month on the pill, my period lasted only 2 days (compared to 10 days on the generic). The increased expense, occasional flatulence and insomnia is worth not having to exper | F | 40 | 2 months | 2/20/2008 | 1 | birth control | On a positive note my period is non existant however the negatives outweigh any potential benefits: Lower sex drive, abdominal cramps, bad acne (boils), extremely tender breasts, feeling very low in mood to the point of feeling depressed, unable to concentrate and very clumsy. | This pill did not agree with me. I wish I had found this site before starting this pill as I could have saved my body and boyfriend 2 months of grief! I was so worried why I was feeling so low / depressed. Reading other women's reviews has reassured me that I am not ging mad and that it is down to this pill. I will not be taking this pill any more. | F | 36 | 2 months | 2/20/2008 | 3 | Bloating, weight gain, breast enlargement and tenderness. Moodiness,low libdo and vaginal dryness. No appetite I can go a whole day with without feeleing really hungry. Spotting in the middle of the month. | This crazy! | F | 31 | 4 months | 2/19/2008 | 2 | birth control | depression, irritability, crying for no reason, loss of apetite, headaches, missed one pill and have not stopped menstruating since. | i realize that your body does adjust to this drug, however the side effects are really not even worth it. i'm finding another pill ASAP | F | 19 | 3 weeks | 2/19/2008 | 1 | birth control | mood swings, SEVERE DEPRESSION< anxiety, panic attacks, nausea, crying for no reason at all, migraines, terrible cramps, fatigue, lack of appetite, loss of weight, every side effect possible | I hated LoEstrin. IT made me feel like I was always sick and nautious and losing my mind. I called my boyfriend every so often cryin and crying that I was so sad but had no reason behind it. I never ate and loss so much weight I looked anorexic. I would never recommnd this pill to anyone unless they want to be admitted into the crazy house because if I stayed on it any longer that was where I was going. I even scheduled an appt. at the hospital to have a pychological evaluation which i just cancelled. Hopefully ortho tri cyclen lo will be better. | F | 25 | 3 days | 2/19/2008 | 3 | Oral Contraceptive/Shorter periods | Severe anxiety, lack of concentration, Short retention span, Depression, light to no periods, and can I say anxiety again? | I like not having heavy periods. | F | 23 | 2 years | 2/16/2008 | 1 | birth control | After the 1st month of being on this pill, I started having my period 2 weeks early and it would last 2 weeks, then nothing would happen when I was supposed to have a period. Dr. told me to wait it out. In the 2nd month and 3rd month the same thing happened, and the Dr. continued to assure me I should wait it out. In the 4th and 5th month, I didn't have a period at all, and took several pregnancy tests that all came back negative. In addition to having missed periods, I have severe headaches, severe breast tenderness (I can't wear a bra, sleep on my side or my stomach b/c of the pain), and the most severe mood swings of my life (extremely angry, or weepy, or lethargic). In addition, I have sleeping problems, experienced weight gain (about 7lbs so far), hair thinning and painful right leg cramps. I have never experienced these symptoms before, while off or on any other pill. | I am thankful I stumbled across this website and patients' feedback. I thought I was the only one experiencing this (and my doctor led me to believe this as well). I am definitely trusting my body and my gut feelings and getting off this medication. I was on estrostep for 5 years and NEVER had these problems. I moved and had to find a new dr. and she put me on this pill, despite my desire to stay on estrostep. I agree with another post that some dr.s just push a pill and don't really listen to a patient's symptoms. Again, I'm very thankful for everyone's honest reviews of this medication. I would NEVER recommend this pill. | F | 37 | 5 months | 2/15/2008 | 1 | heavy periods | Well first of all i have had a period once this entire year. I have also gained a lot of weight. I also have experienced many yeat infections, hair loss, very low energy | F | 29 | 1.5 years | 2/14/2008 | 4 | birth control | Slight nausea if I don't eat when I take it, mild spotting, other than that no real side effects. | I really haven't had any problems with it. I like it better than Yaz which made my hair fall out. | F | 23 | 3 months | 2/12/2008 | 1 | Change from Nuvaring | Strong headaches, long and heavy period the first month. No period the second month. Extreme hair loss. | do not like not having a period and freak out thinking about pregnancy even with negative tests. | F | 32 | 2 days | 2/12/2008 | 4 | To regulate period | None | Helped to regulate period. Didn't have any weight gain. Since coming off the pill, I now have night sweat and hot flashes. Might go back to this pill. | F | 43 | 5 years | 2/8/2008 | 1 | Birth Control | Blaoting,weight gain Headaches, heart burn VERY light Periods, irritable, moody for NO reason sometimes | My Doctor put me on this pill because all of the others i have tried give me headaches, I found this site a little while ago and thought i'd give Loestrin 20 a chance as everyones bodies are different, had asuch a light period i took a Pregnancy test I encountered the same symproms, i have booked a doctors appoinment and i'm getting it changed. | F | 24 | 3 months | 2/7/2008 | 2 | severe mood swings, depression, longer periods | i have been on loestrin for a month and i have had my period for 9 days..i randomly break down and cry constantly..i would not recommend this to anyone | F | 16 | 1 months | 2/5/2008 | 1 | PMS | Food cravings. Always wanting to eat. Bloating. Spotting throughout the month. Tired. Skin breakouts. Awful pill. Tried YAZ - had similar problems with it so was prescribed this. Docs must be getting a commission to be prescribing this drug. | M | 40 | 3 months | 2/4/2008 | 1 | spotting | Very emotional, mood swings, depression, anger, impatient, decreased libido and weight gain. All of these side effects began about a month after taking this pill. I gained ten pounds in 3 months. Never going to take this pill again. I am grateful my boyfriend didn't leave me after all the whining and crying I have been putting him through. This pill has effecting my body in a very negative way. The only positive thing about it is a lighter, shorter period...but it is NOT worth feeling this way emotionally. | F | 34 | 90 days | 2/4/2008 | 3 | birth control | no major side effects after 6 mos just lite bleed the first month until my body got use of the pill. breast tenderness is low. | must take pill at the same time every day. my period is not as heavy as it once was b/f and i have had little to no weight gain. I was on estrostep for five years and my breasts were always sore to the point i did not enjoy my partner touching them. I HAVE NOT HAD ANY OF THE Psychological PROBLEMS THAT SOME OF THE OTHER PEOPLE POSTED | F | 29 | 6 months | 2/3/2008 | 1 | balance hormones/ weaken periods | I had been taking YAZ prior, which I really liked but without medical insurance it was around $60/month so my dr. switched me to the generic loestrin fe 1/20. I have used it for 3wks and absolutely hate it! My face gets constantly flushed and red (like a hot flash which I never have experienced before) I woke last night to my first night sweat experience. I have been having low grade headaches everyday and just tired. I also broke out really bad with pimples. I feel like Im constantly going to cry (lump in my throat for absolutely no reason)I also feel very anxious and nervous about everything! I have just read the other write in's and realise this pill is NOT for me. Im going back to YAZ no matter what the extra cost will be. | F | 37 | 3 weeks | 2/3/2008 | 5 | Birth Control | First 3 months: Moodiness, Severe Breast Tenderness, Water Retention. CONTINUED BENEFICIAL SIDE EFFECTS: Decreased Appetite, Weight Loss, Clearer Skin, Balanced Moods, Much Lighter Periods, Almost no Cramping During Periods, Fewer PMS Symptoms. | Every girl needs to understand that IT TAKES TIME FOR YOUR BODY TO ADJUST TO ANY MEDICATION, and birth control pills are medication. OF COURSE YOU WILL HAVE SIDE-EFFECTS IN THE FIRST 3 MONTHS, but you need to wait those first 3 to pass until your body can become balanced again. My body stabilized itself again completely during my fourth month on Loestrin. Those months were hell sometimes, but it has definitely been worth it. I've lost about 30 lbs so far. This was the first and only birth control I've ever tried and it works wonderfully for me. | F | 25 | 8 months | 2/2/2008 | 4 | excessive bleeding | none | F | 45 | 4 months | 2/1/2008 | 2 | birth control | psychological, emotional and heart concerns weight gain increase in breast cup size | I have a history of mood swings and worry and before taking Loestrin my worries were confined to concern about my precarious financial situation. However, within the end of the 2nd through the 4th weeks of taking Loestrin I began waking up with intense pressure on my temples and it felt like I had a huge hole in my heart. I mean I was really feeling uneasy on a consistent basis. I really thought I was undergoing depression. I became worried about everything and I didn't know where it was all coming from. 2 days ago I had a severe breakdown in the shower with INTENSE bawling and shaking. Within the last week and a half I began questioning my relationship with my boyfriend! something I hadn't done before. I feel like dying to get rid of this anguish and dread. I thought it was me! But then I came across this site and I have to say I'm a bit relieved. I know that the docs say to take the pill for at least a month and side effects will diminish. I have 4 more pills left on this first pack. | F | 26 | 24 days | 1/31/2008 |