LOESTRIN FE 1.5/30 Reviews (ETHINYL ESTRADIOL; NORETHINDRONE ACETATE)Average Rating: 2.4 (711 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare LOESTRIN FE 1.5/30 with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR LOESTRIN FE 1.5 | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 4 | birthcontrol/ irregular period | in the beginning i felt great lighter period ect. now starting my third month i dont feel as well | i have been getting terrible mood swings and just feeling so depressed hopefully that will change after my third month | F | 16 | 2.5 months | 9/21/2006 | 4 | birthcontrol/ irregular period | in the beginning i felt great lighter period ect. now starting my third month i dont feel as well | i have been getting terrible mood swings and just feeling so depressed hopefully that will change after my third month | F | 16 | 2.5 months | 9/21/2006 | 3 | loestrin 1.5/30 | bloating ,a little dizzyness & terrible pains in legs like ive done a weeks work out in gym | not been takin 4 a week yet but goin to try & see it through | F | 31 | 4 days | 9/16/2006 | 1 | Very heavy period, acne | to add on to my previous side effects... I have been very fatigued, I am always exhausted. I have no energy at all. I feel drained constantly no matter how long I sleep. | F | 17 | 5 months | 9/16/2006 | 1 | Very heavy period, acne | Mood Swings, irritability, don't want to be around people any more when I used to be such a people person. I hate being touched now, I used to be a very touchy feely person, my moods are completely different. I find myself not to be in good moods anymore. Diarehea, stomach aches, huge amount of weight gain! | F | 17 | 5 months | 9/16/2006 | 2 | regulate periods | I have terrible depression and fatigue...it's got to be the loestrin fe, that is the ony thing I have done differently. I also have had a mild to moderate headache since I began taking it. Can anyone tell me if the mood problems and fatigue will go away?? | F | 39 | 5 days | 9/13/2006 | 4 | birth control | virtually non-existant period | I usually have a very heavy flow, so when I had an almost non-existent period, I was terrified. Then I checked on the side-effects and this drug seems to cause light or no periods in a lot of women. I took a test just to be sure-negative. I love this birth control because I think that the last type that I was on (kariva) caused me to have panic attacks! I also tried the orthro-evra patch before that, but I constantly worried about it becoming unstuck (it had a hard time sticking to my skin because I have eczema-it also caused horrible rashes). Just goes to show that birth control effects everyone differently. A word of warning: Because this is a low-hormone pill, you have a greater chance of becoming pregnant if you don't adhere to the "same time everyday" rule. | F | 21 | 2 months | 9/12/2006 | 2 | birth controle | Completley breaking out in acne all over my face and neck,Breasts hurt, dizziness, hemroging,the shits,no period,lack of sex intrest,moody, | At my job i had to sit down a few times because i thought i was going to pass out. my Face looks horribal i dont even want to go in public because of it. I just do not like this pill. Birth controle has never worked for me and im just plain done with the birth controle. Well good luck! | F | 20 | 23 days | 9/5/2006 | 3 | birth control | extremely long periods | I have taken two generics- Junel and Microgestin. On both, I would have a normal period followed by an extremely long period (2 weeks and counting!!!) My doctor said it can take up to four month for your period to regulate on this pill :-( | F | 21 | 4 months | 8/31/2006 | 3 | Cramps/Irregular Period | depression, mood swings, tired | F | 16 | 9 days | 8/29/2006 | 2 | To have no periods, birth control | Nausea, weight gain, VERY tender breats, moodiness, major depression, very lethargic, dizziness | I've been on this pill for three weeks now, and I think I'm stopping tomorrow. Within the first week I was having lots of dizziness and nausea. A couple days ago the severe breasts started to kick in, and they even throb without touching them. I've been very tired ever since I started them as well. Even if I sleep in until noon I'm tired at 8:00 that night while at work. This was my first time taking an oral contraceptive, and to be quite honest, it might be my last, at least for a long while. The depression isn't what I need right now, when my first year of college starts next week. >.< Good luck to anyone who tries this pill out. | F | 18 | 20 days | 8/24/2006 | 3 | Birth control | Ever since I started these pills I've wanted to do nothing but lay around and sleep. I always feel tired, even if I've had a good nights sleep. I've also experienced moderate nausea, and a couple cases of dizziness. I'm not sure whether or not I'm going to continue to take this pill. | F | 18 | 8 days | 8/15/2006 | 5 | regulate period | tender breats for a short while. a little bloating for the first month but it went away. nothing other than that. | totally got rid of my mood swings. shortened and lightened my period a TON. | F | 15 | 3 months | 7/29/2006 | 3 | birth control | I experience 2-3 day periods,but also have SEVERE migraines | I initially loved this pill. it shortened my period by about 3 days, but now i need to stop taking it. I get bad migraines almost everyday without fail. i just cant stand them anymore. | F | 18 | 6 months | 7/28/2006 | 4 | Birth control | Been on Junel Fe (generic of Loestrin) for 6 months now (after breastfeeding my lil' one for 6 months). Last month, I had a very light flow for 2 days and that was it. Fearfully (not ready for another lil' one yet, happily have two lil' ones now), took pregnancy test and luckily it was negative. This month, no period at all. Took test again and it was negative. Thought I'd do some research about Junel and didn't find much until I typed in Loestrin. Suprised to see all of the info about depression, weight gain, and moodiness. I definitely agree with the ups and downs with this drug but it has also been a crazy summer. As far as weight gain goes, I have been holding my own. (Gained 40 pounds with last child, child is now 1 year and I have lost all while on the pill.) Did break out in a rash at the beach; not sure if any relation to taking birth control or not. Rash went away within 2 weeks. It didn't itch but looked like a group of red pimples just on my arms and shoulders. | Suggestion to anyone using birth control: IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO TAKE THE PILL AT APPROXIMATELY THE SAME TIME OF DAY EVERY DAY! ALSO, ALWAYS ASK PHARMACIST IF THE PRESCRIPTION DRUG WILL AFFECT THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE PILL -- USE BACK UP BIRTH CONTROL!!! Both of my children were conceived out of love; not on birth control... in other words, out of the 6 out of 10 years of being on the pill, I never got pregnant while on it! My friends who did get pregnant on the pill all seemed to fail one or the other of the two comments capitalized previously! I am not a doctor, it is just my theory. Take it or leave it. | F | 24 | 6 months | 7/26/2006 | 4 | Birth control | Been on Junel Fe (generic of Loestrin) for 6 months now (after breastfeeding my lil' one for 6 months). Last month, I had a very light flow for 2 days and that was it. Fearfully (not ready for another lil' one yet, happily have two lil' ones now), took pregnancy test and luckily it was negative. This month, no period at all. Took test again and it was negative. Thought I'd do some research about Junel and didn't find much until I typed in Loestrin. Suprised to see all of the info about depression, weight gain, and moodiness. I definitely agree with the ups and downs with this drug but it has also been a crazy summer. As far as weight gain goes, I have been holding my own. (Gained 40 pounds with last child, child is now 1 year and I have lost all while on the pill.) Did break out in a rash at the beach; not sure if any relation to taking birth control or not. Rash went away within 2 weeks. It didn't itch but looked like a group of red pimples just on my arms and shoulders. | Suggestion to anyone using birth control: IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO TAKE THE PILL AT APPROXIMATELY THE SAME TIME OF DAY EVERY DAY! ALSO, ALWAYS ASK PHARMACIST IF THE PRESCRIPTION DRUG WILL AFFECT THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE PILL -- USE BACK UP BIRTH CONTROL!!! Both of my children were conceived out of love; not on birth control... in other words, out of the 6 out of 10 years of being on the pill, I never got pregnant while on it! My friends who did get pregnant on the pill all seemed to fail one or the other of the two comments capitalized previously! I am not a doctor, it is just my theory. Take it or leave it. (THIS IS LISTED TWICE BECAUSE I ACCIDENTLY TYPED 24 INSTEAD OF 28 FOR AGE AND DIDN'T REALIZE IT... SORRY) | F | 28 | 6 months | 7/26/2006 | 3 | Severe cramps | During the first few months, I had really sore breasts.My periods were lighter, however, I haven't gotten it for 2 months now. I wanted to make sure to give it time. I know it takes a while to get your body used to taking something new. I started on ortho tri cyclen lo. That did not help with acne, cramps, or menstral periods. My Dr. perscribed Loestrin. I take the generic Microgestin. I do not have any side effects now except for the no period right now. I have noticed I have been somewhat moody, but I am not sure if it is from taking this pill. I might try something else though after reading some others comments on here. It's freaking me out (hair loss, depression, getting pregnant while on it, etc..)! I'm still going to give it a few more months and see how I feel. | F | 25 | 5 months | 7/24/2006 | 5 | regulate period | I recently picked up my prescription, I have not started taking it yet. | If you do not get your period while taking it, how will you know when to start a new pack ? I am afraid to take it after the comments I see about the hair loss. | F | 24 | 0 days | 7/18/2006 | 1 | Birth controle | I have an increadably low sex drive! I fell like I am going to throw up all day long. I am moody,snapping at everyone,and I am bloated. I am going to stop these pills! | I have been on loestrin for 2 months, I know I am supposed to give it "time", but I just cant live like this anymore... I will take my chances. | F | 25 | 2 months | 7/18/2006 | 2 | breakthrough bleeding | weight gain/moodiness | After 21 years of irregular periods on oral contraceptives(I've been on 9 different pills) my doctor said this one was best to stop the breakthrough bleeding. In less than 2 months, I gained 12 pounds while actively trying to lose weight. I have now stopped all oral contraceptives. In just 11 days, I have lost 8 pounds (without actively trying) and my sex drive has returned much to my husband's delight. My overall mood is much better. I have yet to see any signs of my period but will gladly live through the long periods that usually come every 19 days and last for 8 when I have been off the pill before. | F | 40 | 2 months | 7/13/2006 |