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 | Switch from depo/seasonale | I absoutely LOVE this pill!!! The only thing that has happened is my breasts went up a cup size, which is something I can deal with. No nausea, sleeping well, only a two day period and not heavy at all. I used to have horrible acne while I was on depo, now my face has cleared up. I will continue on this one for quite some time!!! | F | 27 | 1 months | 2/28/2007 | 3 | switch from Triphasil | lack of libido which is opposite from Triphasil which made me want it all the time..this is sickening but with triphasil i started getting too sick. i think i will try the withdrawal method. i'm too old to be taking pills - i just believe it's damaging to the body no matter what age you are | tiredness, lack of libido, lack of libido and more lack! | F | 35 | 25 days | 2/28/2007 | 3 | switch from Triphasil | lack of libido which is opposite from Triphasil which made me want it all the time..this is sickening but with triphasil i started getting too sick. i think i will try the withdrawal method. i'm too old to be taking pills - i just believe it's damaging to the body no matter what age you are | tiredness, lack of libido, lack of libido and more lack! | F | 35 | 25 days | 2/28/2007 | 2 | bc | acne, no period, vomiting | I recently left a comment/ rating... I had been on Junel for three months (not three days). I have tried to allow my body to adjust but the acne continues to be a bother. Also, I experienced a early period during the first month and a missed period the second (took a pregnancy test to make sure it was working). Random vomiting during the first two months. I have never taken the brand name Loestrin, so I cannot compare it. I have heard some people say that Junel affected them differently. Has anyone else had that experience? | F | 27 | 3 months | 2/28/2007 | 2 | BC | moodiness, hair loss, acne, lots of breakthrough bleeding | This was one of the worse BC pills I've ever been on! | F | 25 | 345 days | 2/28/2007 | 2 | contraception | acne | I actually took the generic brand Junel FE 1/20. I had mood swings and I began to break out with very painful zits. Weight gain. | F | 27 | 3 days | 2/28/2007 | 2 | Birth Control | Significant Hair loss, mood swings, acne breakouts (which I had never had trouble with before starting this pill). | This pill did not cause any weight gain and I didn't get pregnant so those are the only pluses about this. | F | 25 | 1 years | 2/28/2007 | 1 | Ovarian Cysts/PMS | Severe FATIGUE, DEPRESSION, MOOD SWINGS, BREAsT TENDERNESS, HEADACHe | This is the worst BC pill I have tried to date. I have lasted 16 days on it and have for the last two days, been thinking of checking myself in somewhere for suicidal feelings. I never know how I am going to wake up in the morning and I can barely stand to do anything, I am so tired and irritable. Breasts very sore. Started bleeding today and had bad cramps. Told my NP that I had a problem with depression and feel she should have known better about this one on some level. Time to go back to maybe Desogen, which I don't remember nearly as bad on. I have Biplar disorder as it is, and this has amplified my symptoms by 10. I would rather keep the cysts and hope they just go away or do whatever they will than deal with this. I am very grateful for others sharing their experiences. It isn't just me, I guess. I have tired so hard to stick wtih this, but am officially throwing in the towel and can't wait to feel better soon. | F | 40 | 16 days | 2/27/2007 | 1 | Ovarian Cysts/PMS | Severe FATIGUE, DEPRESSION, MOOD SWINGS, BREAsT TENDERNESS, HEADACHe | This is the worst BC pill I have tried to date. I have lasted 16 days on it and have for the last two days, been thinking of checking myself in somewhere for suicidal feelings. I never know how I am going to wake up in the morning and I can barely stand to do anything, I am so tired and irritable. Breasts very sore. Started bleeding today and had bad cramps. Told my NP that I had a problem with depression and feel she should have known better about this one on some level. Time to go back to maybe Desogen, which I don't remember nearly as bad on. I have Biplar disorder as it is, and this has amplified my symptoms by 10. I would rather keep the cysts and hope they just go away or do whatever they will than deal with this. I am very grateful for others sharing their experiences. It isn't just me, I guess. I have tired so hard to stick wtih this, but am officially throwing in the towel and can't wait to feel better soon. | F | 40 | 16 days | 2/27/2007 | 3 | Endometriosis | If you miss a pill it is almost guaranteed you will have breakthrough bleeding. I also noticed the first 2 months I had depression and a decreased libido although these symptoms got better as time went on. I do still have a slightly decreased libido but this probably happens with all pills | REALLY SHORT PERIODS!!!! probably 3 days max | F | 21 | 6 days | 2/26/2007 | 2 | nausea from other pills; No period | Nauseau, Dizziness, bloating, weight gain, moody and depressed | Since taking this pill I have gained 10 pounds (horrified)experience dizziness on a regular, Some nauseau. Not sure if this or any pill is for me. I do like the fact that my periods are shorter and no cramping but can do without the Serious side effects | F | 36 | 2 months | 2/26/2007 | 3 | birth control | Gained weight, and have terrible headaches right before my period. Headaches stopped when I stopped the pill for a few months, and are back again. | Switched from Nuvaring because it was too expensive, and had to readjust to taking pills every day. I never gained weight with any bc until now, and don't like the headaches. | F | 42 | 2 years | 2/24/2007 | 5 | To Shorten/Lighten Periods | MOST BOTHERSOME is the insomnia--waking up in the night and not getting back to sleep--then VERY TIRED and foggy-headed during the day. Some nausea mostly in the am, as well as sudden cravings for different foods (sweets, chips, etc.) It's weird but kind of evens out: I crave stuff and pig out sometimes, but at other times the slight nausea makes me feel totally "turned off" to food and drink. Some moodiness (anger, sadness) but nothing I can't live with. Some vaginal dryness with sex, but that may also be due to perimenopause. I notice I get a little dizzy/lightheaded at times, but it's not as bad now as when I first went on this pill. I notice some anxiety, but that may be from guzzling so much coffee during the day to try to perk myself up!! | NOTE: I'm unsure of my rating (far left); haven't been on med that long! Although I'm not crazy about the side effects, I'm going to stick it out and stay on this med until I see if the "payoff" (shorter, lighter period) is worth it. I'm also hoping that in time, my body will adjust to the hormones and I won't feel the side effects as much or at all. | F | 43 | 13 days | 2/23/2007 | 3 | To shorten and lighten periods. | MOST BOTHERSOME is the insomnia--waking up in the night and not getting back to sleep--then VERY TIRED and foggy-headed during the day. Some nausea mostly in the am, as well as sudden cravings for different foods (sweets, chips, etc.) It's weird but kind of evens out: I crave stuff and pig out sometimes, but at other times the slight nausea makes me feel totally "turned off" to food and drink. Some moodiness (anger, sadness) but nothing I can't live with. Some vaginal dryness with sex, but that may also be due to perimenopause. I notice I get a little dizzy/lightheaded at times, but it's not as bad now as when I first went on this pill. I notice some anxiety, but that may be from guzzling so much coffee during the day to try to perk myself up!! | Although I'm not crazy about the side effects, I'm going to stick it out and stay on this med until I see if the "payoff" (shorter, lighter period) is worth it. I'm also hoping that in time, my body will adjust to the hormones and I won't feel the side effects as much or at all. | F | 43 | 13 days | 2/23/2007 | 2 | Birth Control, Heavy periods | My mood changed considerably with this medication. I've been feeling quite depressed and crying a lot which never happens to me. I've also lost a lot of my sex drive and I've gotten some acne which I don't normally get. The first month or 2 I had severe breast tenderness and nausea the first week of the pack. | One good thing about it is that it didn't make me gain weight. I just got a new prescription for Desogen so I'll see how that works! | F | 24 | 3 months | 2/23/2007 | 1 | painful ovulation | Major nausea, irritable stomach, some depression, nightmares, bad palpitations, insomnia. | The only time I felt good on this pill is when I was off it. I would take it at bedtime, and almost always got a lousy night's sleep. The nausea could last all day and I would need to use the bathroom numerous times a day. Very cranky, short-tempered...just miserable. I'm in the middle of the pack, but will not be taking it any longer. Reading the comments has opened my eyes. | F | 41 | 1 years | 2/22/2007 | 4 | sexually active | At first a lot of break through bleeding, and I didnt know when my period was going to come. A little bit of extra tears come my period | I have been taking it for about 5-6 months and now since the fourth month of taking it I have not really experienced a real period. I am not pregnant I have taken about a bagillion tests. Its a little weird not having one. But after reading all these comments it makes me feel a little bit better | F | 21 | 5 months | 2/19/2007 | 4 | birth control | weight loss, nausea, fatigue | i have been on this pill (microgestin fe--the generic) for almost a year now. overall i love it. i have lost weight on it, i never have hunger urges or increased bust size like i had on yasmin. although, every time i eat something i get super nauseous either right before, while im eating, and afterward.. its weird..i can't tell you how many bottles of pepto i've been through! lol.. also, at times i get very tired and fatigued but it is only a couple times a month. all in all it's great! just remember that all birth control effects each person differently! | F | 20 | 1 years | 2/17/2007 | 5 | Unable to tolerate other BC pills | In the first 2 months I experienced a few cramps and slight breast tenderness, however, it has improved greatly in my 4th month. I also experienced breakthrough bleeding and had a period twice in 2 months, but they only lasted 24-48 hours. | Although I chose this pill on a trial basis, I will continue to take it because it is the only pill that has not caused severe mood swings or depression (Nuvaring). I actually feel like myself again. An added bonus is the fact that my skin has not been this clear in months! | F | 31 | 4 months | 2/15/2007 | 4 | birth control | so far, Ive had unpredictable bleeding or no bleeding at all. breast tenderness, slight mood swings | Ive been freaking out the past week thinking I was pregnant since my periods have been so screwed up. Ive had bleeding every 2 weeks since I started the pill but the bleeding doesnt come during the last week of the pack. So Im not sure its a period or some other reason. Im so glad to know that others have had unpredictable bleeding or no bleeding at all. But Im not pregnant so its working! | M | 33 | 3 months | 2/15/2007 |