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 |
| 3 | Birth Control/Regulation Fibriods | Missed three periods. | F | 35 | 8 months | 12/13/2006 | 1 | birth control/minimize blood flow | DEPRESSION, IN BETWEEN BLEEDING | I cry everyday. I tried this bc three years ago and became severely depressed...i took it for a yr and then stopped taking it for two more years bc of the side effects...and then decided to give it another chance three months ago. IT IS NOT FOR EVERYONE!!! please speak up about your symptoms....it can be dangerous to have such depressing and negative thoughts!!!! | F | 21 | | 12/13/2006 | 5 | Birth Control/Regulate Period | light-no period, otherwise no side affects | I started taking it in July and got my period twice, but very lightly both times and only 2 days at a time (normally my periods would last 7-10 days) the 2nd month, i only had my period for one day and it was extremely light, 3rd and 4th month no period at all! I was a little worried at first until I read this page, apparently it's common not to have a period which is nice- i save money not buying tampons. also I never have cramps or bloating even when i should be having my period! | F | 21 | 5 months | 12/12/2006 | 5 | Birth Control | No Side Effects at all...weight loss | F | 20 | 3 weeks | 12/12/2006 | 4 | Ovarian cysts, birth control | (Loestrin 24 FE) Some headaches and spotting during the first month. Mild hair loss during month two. Feeling fine otherwise. More even-tempered, increased libido! | I always hated the idea of birth control pills and was scared at first, but I've only had very mild side effects, most of which are gone. I'm very please with this pill so far. | F | 26 | 2 months | 12/11/2006 | 3 | Severe Cramps/ Endometriosis | Constipation and low libido & some moodiness. | I haven't been able to take any kind of birth control b/c of nausea and diarhea. I've tried everything and my doctor suggested LoEstrin. With doubts I am trying it, and I have yet to have a period so I don't know if it reduces my cramping during menstruation. I get really constipated every few days, which has never happened to me ever in life. My doctor suggested a stool softener. Also I have noticed a decrease in my libido and I am moodier than before taking the pill. I'm thinking about stopping LoEstrin b/c I'd rather be right 28 days out the month, instead of problems every day. I'm still waiting for my miracle medicine. | F | 29 | 2 months | 12/11/2006 | 2 | Irregular Periods | MAJOR HAIR LOSS!! Itchy scalp. I thought it would improve but it got worse and I stopped taking it after 2.5 months. i was taking Loestrin FE 24. | F | 49 | 2.5 months | 12/11/2006 | 1 | To regulate and shorten menstrual | Extreme cramping,prolonged period, and irratability and aggression. | I intend on trying to allow more time for my body to hormonally adjust. I will continue for another 2 months, but if the side effects that I am experiencing do not diminish, I am finding other alternatives. | F | 28 | 1 days | 12/7/2006 | 2 | Birth control | I have been on loestrin for about 3 weeks and I have been experencing severe migraines | F | 22 | 3 weeks | 12/6/2006 | 3 | cysts, ireggular periods | Weight gain, headaches, spotting throughout my cycle | F | 37 | 2 months | 11/29/2006 | 3 | Severe cramping | severe menstrual cramps, LOOOONG periods, very moody before periods (crying for no reason, etc), unpredictable periods | I was on a different birth control for about 2 years until it stopped working, giving me "pre-menstrual pains" so my doctor put me on Loestrin. I used to get severe cramping during my periods which would make me vomit and I would have to miss class, work, everything when I had my period. After switching to Loestrin I have not once had a break from cramping. They are almost as bad as they used to be before I started birth control. My periods on my old pill were 3 days long. Now my periods are at least a week and very unpredictable, sometimes it is on and off all day, and other times it is heavy for days. I have never really experienced PMS before, but after starting Loestrin I have noticed that I cry for no reason and uncontrollably about 3 days before I get my period and am very irritable. I have stopped taking this pill just to see if I can be regular without it and have been off for about a month, and so far, no period yet. I am thinking about just getting the shot. | F | 20 | 1.5 years | 11/26/2006 | 5 | Prevent ovarian cysts from growing | nausea, bloating, a little headache, tired and off and on irritability | I've only been on the pill for 6 days so, I'm not really too concerned about the side effects. I remember when I was on the pill when I was 18 that I went through these side effects for the first 1 to 3 months. I just don't like the side effects. The nausea is awful and usually after I eat a meal. The bloating is constant and hope it goes away. My fingers are constantly puffy and I am hoping these side effects go away soon. :) | F | 40 | 6 days | 11/25/2006 | 3 | birth control | nausea, headaches, little to no period | very concerned when didn't get period ~ also, nausea was pretty extreme- off and on for entire time on pill. thinking about stopping pill altogether... enjoying the "freedom" but it's not worth it! | F | 38 | 2 months | 11/24/2006 | 2 | Birth Control | Nausea, Headache, Breast Tenderness, Body Aches, Fatigue, Moodiness, Low Sex Drive! | While, I know that all birth controls are different, depending on the person, I really did not like this pill. I have been on the pill for over 8 years now, and this is the first pill where I feel like I experienced "ALL" but a few of the side effects of it. I only took it for a month, but in that month I gained 10 pounds, my breats grew larger and HURT all the time, I was really moody and I NEVER wanted to be intimate. I am a newlywed and I never wanted to have sex..HELLO- NOT NORMAL! I can honestly say that this was the worst birth control pill I have ever been on! | F | 28 | 1 months | 11/23/2006 | 3 | control heavy bleeding | Consatnt Headaches!!!My head feels like it will explode!!Will this last? | F | 28 | 1 months | 11/21/2006 | 5 | heavy prolonged periods, bloating | the only side effects i detect: i am always hungry, but when i eat, i immediately become full and i sometimes feel a little sluggish when i work out, but it could be my anemia from the months of heavy bleeding | Even though I just started, I love this pill. I have never ever been on BC, I'm almost 48 and perimenopause was draining me physically and emotionally b/c of the heavy prolonged bleeding and sudden irregularity to my periods. I am no longer bloated, night sweats are gone, I am regaining my muscle definition, I sleep through the night, my skin is clear. I love this pill. I have only been on the pill for 3 weeks, so I will see what happens during placebo week. | F | 47 | 16 days | 11/20/2006 | 5 | Extremely sore breasts from Tri-Cyc | Not sure if I would consider it a side effect or a blessing...not having a period some months, or just having one day of very light flow. | I have been taking this for about 6 years now, and have nothing bad to say about it. | F | 26 | 6 years | 11/20/2006 | 4 | cramps, birth control | no period, headaches | I had just switched before this time I suspect I was roofied... yeah. soooo the whole no period thing would have been nice to know, I have been freaking out this whole week | F | 18 | 3 months | 11/19/2006 | 1 | prevent pregnancy | i have been taking this pill for 3 weeks, and have decided to stop taking it immediately. i was feeling pretty emotional, and a bit vulnerable, but it wasn't interfering in a huge way...until this week. i have been moody, depressed, very emotional, and insecure....with a bit of anxiety thrown in. i am on antidepressants as well, and have felt (this week) like i haven't been taking those meds at all. my mental health is a huge priority for me, so i am stopping this medication asap. i'm going to talk to my doctor on monday about trying another pill. i had very few side effects, if any, when i took triphasil 10 years ago, but we'll see what she says. | if i didn't take the pill at the exact time each day (especially the first week), i got a heavy period for about 3 days. it was creepy getting my period twice in 10 days' time. | F | 34 | 3 weeks | 11/18/2006 | 3 | birth control | low sex drive, emotions heightened before period, lighter period | I noticed that I was much more emotional before my period than normal. I did have a lighter period also. The mega downfall is that my sex drive has almost vanished, which is completely disappointing to myself as well as my boyfriend. I am going to stop taking loestrin 24 when this cycle is complete. I don't see the point of birth control if you don't want to have sex anymore. Any suggestions anyone?? | F | 21 | 3 months | 11/16/2006 |