LOESTRIN FE 1.5/30 Reviews (ETHINYL ESTRADIOL; NORETHINDRONE ACETATE)

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 3  birth control method weight gain. strange blister like acne. i have definately gained around 6-8 pounds on this drug. my diet has not changed. F 26 4 months
1X day
7/24/2010
 2  birth control extreme nipple sensitivity, vaginal dryness, loss of libido, headaches, changes in appetite, irritability, depression Am halfway thru 2nd pack. Symptoms has lessened, but I am switching pills anyway. Started taking this after my insurance ran out (I was on yasmin). Never had problems with birth control before. The change in mood and libido were immediate & very noticeable. My nipples were painful, and the dryness made sex painful too. Had taken plan b prior to beginning usage and attributed symptoms to that - they persisted entire month of pill pack. My boyfriend & I were sure I was pregnant bc of severity of symptoms, particularly nipples & mood swings. F 25 2 months
1.5 mg 1X day
7/21/2010
 1   WEIGHT GAIN!!! I have gained 13lb since I started taking this pill. I have always been moody but not I am worse, a lot of leg cramps, 1 period since I started, spotting here and there, headaches, I feel tired all the time and have a decrease in sex drive. F 31 3 months
1 1X day
7/21/2010
 5  Heavy periods/bad cramps Real heavy bleeding, bad cramps, period lasting 7-10 days I started to take Loestrin 24 FE right after my son was born in November 2005 to make my periods lighter. It really has worked. It usually lasts about 3-4 days, no cramps either! I really recommend this pill to anyone. I am not going on the generic form Gildess FE and I hope that everything stays the same since Loestrin has 4 brown pills & Gildess has 7. If not I will be for sure going back to the name brand!! F 26 4.5 years
1X day
7/18/2010
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 2  for birth control weight gain, possible decrease in libido, possible blood pressure increase I accidentally misplaced my pill pack and so I wasn't able to take the pill...lo and behold, I am losing weight! And let me point out, I have been on a diet and working out a fair amount (cardio and weight training) and the weight has just been creeping off soooo slowly. I attributed that to slower metabolism since I'm older now. When I had talked to my Gyno about weight gain, she dismissed it as not a possible side effect. A couple of months ago, I went in for a check-up and I actually have high blood pressure. It was like 134/90...not too bad, but I have never had that in my life. It's always been normal. I bet this pill caused that too. I also feel as though my libido has increased..or is back to normal (thank god!). Based on other postings, decreased libido seems like a possible side effect as well. I have been off and on the pill since I was a teenager and can't really remember a time when a pill has caused me to gain weight or have decreased libido. I don't recommend this pill at all. F 45 2 years
1.5 1X day
7/18/2010
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 3  period cramps weight gain, leg spasms, headaches, yeast infections, blurry vision, mood swings !, & no sex drive.. i do not reccomend loestrin to anyone... it took away my best years... no energy to do anything. F 17 4 months
25mg 1X day
7/12/2010
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 5  3rd wk breakthrough bleeding 3rd week breakthrough bleeding on Trinessa/ OTC for years prior pretty much every other month. I am thrilled with this pill! (I take the generic version from CVS - Gildess Fe 1.5/30.) For the first time in like 5 years, I am bleeding on time Mon or Tues 4th week. YAY!!!! More progesterone was obviously the ticket. And women who are or near my age should really consider this pill if experiencing the breakthrough bleed on 3rd wk - not making it to 4th. Going Monday to my annual pap and getting a Px for a year on Gildess Fe 1.5/30 ~ FINALLY a pill that worked for this issue. Ahhh... happiness. :) F 49 2.5 months
1X day
7/10/2010
 3  Birth Control Heavy Depression/mood swings, Leg Spasms, Heavy Breasts, Vaginal Irritation a few days before cycle. I was taking Loestrin 24: This pill did what I wanted it to do- much shorter periods (once it was 1 day long) less cramps, no pregnancies! But it also made me a nut- intense mood swings, heavy depression, anxious, jealous- has put irreversible damage on my relationship, crying at the drop of a hat, low self esteem,etc! I also experienced a lot of tenderness in the breast lasting a week, vaginal dryness in the few days before period start and leg spasms on occasion. I just switched off of this pill, starting a new one tomorrow and hoping for better results. I have taken BC for a few years, but never had such bad side effects. This site is a real life saver- thank you all for your comments, I feel much better knowing I am not alone. F 26 4 months
1X day
7/8/2010
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 1  Birth control Period 4 times in 2 months, spotting inbetween. Weight gain of 5 lbs in 2 months-work out 4 days a week so I don't know how. Breasts hurt all the time. Depression, detachment, questioning relationship. Very anxious, quick to "snap." Fatigue and Nausea. Acne for the first time in my life. Inability to get wet This pill did not agree with me at all. I just stopped taking it and my symptoms are already clearing up. F 28 2 months
1X day
7/8/2010
 4  Birth Control I'm not experiencing major side effects which is a first for me. I'm probably getting too old for using hormonal birth control, but my periods are normally very irregular and all three of my pregnancies were "unplanned" when not on the Pill, so I'm going to keep using for now. I've tried many tri-phasic pills over the years thinking they were more natural, and they all gave me side effects ranging from irregular heartbeat, fatigue, breakthrough bleeding, severe migraines, etc. Out of desperation I talked to my pharmacist and she suggested this. I use Target pharmacy and I use the generic form which is dirt cheap. I love it. My periods are regular but very light. I don't have cramps with this. I still experience migraines during my period week, but overall they are more manageable than before. I have gained a few pounds, but not enough for me to stop. F 46 6 months
1X day
6/29/2010
 5  heavy & long periods, bad cramps melasma I really like this pill. I tried a few others that did not work for me, but this one has been great. No side effects except for melasma (hyperpigmentation) on my face. Sunblock keeps it under control, but melasma can happen with all hormonal birth control pills so I cannot fault this one in particular. I did not lose hair, gain weight, cry uncontrollably, tingle, eat everything in sight, or go numb. I suffer from severe migraines and this pill did not trigger them. I recommend this to anyone who wants relief from horrendous periods and heavy cramping. F 29 3 years
1.5/30 1X day
6/22/2010
 1  Birth Control No interest in anything , extreme weight gain. headaches. Weird appetite. depression worsening TIRED ALL THE TIME Everyone is different but im definently getting off of loestrin without a doubt . Has drastically changed my life in a bad way F 20 3 months
1X day
6/22/2010
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 4  Birth control and regulating piriod Light periods, weight gain in brest. I truly love this pill. After my child was born I searched for a lo hormonal bc. And my ob gave me this. At first...just like she told me I had spot and break threw bleeding. But became very regular after 3 months. Period would last for 2-3days little to no cramping. Idid notice my Brest size went up, but I'm not complaining. Any acne disaperied. I missed a few days after I split from my sons dad and it caused me to miss a period. Thinking I was pregnant ice yet to go back on the pill. I have my drs appt in the morning and plan on getting on the Nuba ring. I really recomend this pill. Understand all bc come with aide effects. But a lo estergin is wonderful for some one who has past problems with yeast infections. Good luck to all! F 20 1 years
1X day
6/21/2010
 1   nausea, no sex drive, lack of energy, and depresion I didnt have energy to work out or even dance. F 24 11 days
1X day
6/20/2010
 1  regulate periods anxiety, chronic leg pain, mood swings, nightmares, breast enlargement, weight gain, and elevated blood pressure F 38 3 weeks
1.5/30 1X day
6/19/2010
 2  pregnency prevention high blood pressure, ear pressure, tinnitus, blurry vision/floaters, headaches, dizziness, water retention (in knees, weird), tingling legs/feet/hands, more visible veins, leg cramps, pain in hands, pain in upper left abdomen, vaginal dryness, lower sex drive, no change in acne (maybe slightly worse)... I stopped taking it after 5 months because of blood pressure. It has always been on the low side of normal and now it's almost at hypertension level. I hope all my side effects go away. The only good things were bigger boobs and no more cramps. This was the 1st and last pill I've ever taken. Not worth the risk!! F 28 5 months
1X day
6/14/2010
 5  breakthrough bleeding - 3rd week It's only been my 1st pack on Gildess FE 1.5/ 30 (generic @ CVS) - but I have to say, I'm thrilled with the fact I am finally bleeding in the 4th week like I used to many years ago on Ortho TriCyclen. For the last 4 years or so, my breakthrough bleeding was frequently happening on the Thursday of the 3rd week of active pills on the Trinessa (generic for OTC) - and recently on Mon/Tues of 3rd week. I HAD TO DO SOMETHING!! Also before was experiencing lots of clotting, more than normal heavy bleeding, with bouts of "gushing" bleeds where I would fill up a Playtex Ultra tampon within 20 min, then have to insert another, then another. Then I could finally go to sleep. Pain in the *ss. Anyway, the Gildess FE 1.5/ 30 was the 1st time I could actually feel my body holding thru to the 4th week. My breasts are a little fuller (nice!) 2nd day of period (it's Tuesday 4th week) and less bleeding, it seems. No visible clots. Moderate normal cramping. Liquid Advil works great for this. Not I work in television, so the location shoots were becoming quite a hassle these past 4 yrs. Did a lot of research here (thank you all!), and on other sites before determining I needed the higher progesterone. I don't know why it took me so long to accept that. Good site to check on pill associated problems, etc. F 49 1 months
1X day
6/1/2010
 1  heavy bleeding horrible numbness and tingling all over my body. worsens when I lay down at night or sit for too long. This drug has reduced my quality of life dramatically. I have been to several doctors and gone through several tests. Of cousre my gyn says it"s not from the pill but it says right on the pkg it can cause tingling. DO NOT TAKE THIS PILL. Go the natural route. Chast berry or bioidenticals. whatever you can do to avoid it. Find a holostic doc. F 47 16 days
1X day
5/21/2010
 1  Control heavy bleeding lack of concentration, listlessness, very itchy breasts, unable to get motivated, weight gain (especially in the belly), depression, normal period mid-cycle. I can't thank the other posters on this board enough. I'm usually a very cheery, optimistic person, but I thought I was losing my mind or slipping into a clinical depression. I also get normal periods in the middle of the pack (rather than the q-tip quality periods you can normally expect on the pill). Oh, and my breasts are so itchy I could claw them off my body (there are terrible scratch marks on them...so sexy). I won't be taking these pills again after today. I'd rather hemorrhage every month than deal with these horrible side effects. F 44 4 months
1X day
5/18/2010
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 3  regulate periods nausea, vomiting, headaches, irritable, weak, dehydrated, acne I started taking the pills to regulate my period. They used to be two to three weeks apart with a week and a half duration (or longer). Ever since, my face began to break out, I always feel dehydrated and have no appetite. I felt to weak at one point and began to vomit which kept me in the house and bed all day. Everything starts to easily irritate me and it seems I've become mean (I have a customer service job). I didn't take the pill for one day, and actually felt better, but my period came the next morning (hasn't even been a month yet). I took the two pills, so we'll see what happens. F 25 3 weeks
1X day
5/16/2010
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