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 |
| 2 | Severe cramps and back pain | F | 22 | 2 months | 1/16/2006 | 4 | Birth control and regulate periods | Lighter periods. Previously never experienced mood swings, now terrible moods just before my break. | Its doing its job I hope. | F | 16 | 3 months | 11/12/2005 | 5 | birth control | period gets lighter every month, almost non-existent this month- made me nervous until i found out missed or extremely light periods area common on this pill. | i do not experience spotting on this pill, as i did on mircette. so far i'm a fan, aside from the stress that comes with having little to no period. | F | 26 | 4 months | 9/23/2005 | 5 | birth control | light or no periods. was very liberating! | Loved it. No moodiness and no weight gain. | F | 29 | 3 years | 8/21/2005 | 2 | birth control and menstrual cramps | depression (extreme highs and lows), no periods, decreased libido | I swapped to Loestrin after experiencing nausea with another pill. I was happy with it while I was taking it, but changed over to the Ortho Evra patch for convenience. After going to the patch, I noticed that I wasn't having exreme mood swings anymore. (On the patch, however, I think I am experiencing weight gain and upset stomach.) | F | 33 | 10 years | 8/19/2005 | 4 | prevent pregnancy | bloating, water retention | Never take more than 2 in a day. i skipped 3 pills and took them all in a day and my system has been messed up for 6 wks. (wt gain, nausea, stomach cramps etc) | F | 23 | 3 years | 6/13/2005 | 4 | Birth Control/Skin Help | Loss of libito, vaginal dryness, bloating, slightly cleared skin, no weight gain, stable moods | Overall I was pretty satisified with this pill, however, I am a newlywed and can't deal with the loss of libito. I am switching to Loestrin 1/20 FE to see if the lower horormone levels help. | F | 25 | 1 years | 6/3/2005 | 3 | Birth Control/Skin Help | Loss of libito, vaginal dryness, bloating, slightly cleared skin, no weight gain, stable moods | Overall I was pretty satisified with this pill, however, I am a newlywed and can't deal with the loss of libito. I am switching to Loestrin 1/20 FE to see if the lower horormone levels help. | F | 25 | 1 years | 6/3/2005 | 3 | birth control | Moodiness, depression, irritability, tender breasts (once in awhile), sporatic calf cramps at night. | Light period, 2days, only need panty liner. My dr. suggests that I need more estrogen therefore he perscribed Marvelon. Other birth control suggested to treat moodiness and depression: ˇ Depression For depression, an oral contraceptive with lower progestin potency are often recommended, such as Ortho EvraŽ, OvconŽ 35, Ortho-TriCyclenŽ, Othro-CyclenŽ, BreviconŽ, ModiconŽ, NeconŽ 1/35, AlesseŽ, LevliteŽ, Tri-LevlenŽ, TriphasilŽ, TrivoraŽ. ˇ Moodiness or irritability For moodiness and irritability, oral contraceptives with a lower progestin potency, such as Ortho EvraŽ, OvconŽ 35, Ortho Tri-CyclenŽ, Othro-CyclenŽ, BreviconŽ, ModiconŽ, NeconŽ 1/35, AlesseŽ, LevliteŽ, Tri-LevlenŽ, TriphasilŽ, Trivora | F | 26 | 3 years | 6/1/2005 | 4 | had breakthrough bleeding, PMT | very light periods; have hardly any bleeding, low sex drive | it is an effective pill for me, i have hardly any mood swings like i used to, very light periods which i did find worrying. | F | 18 | 6 days | 5/29/2005 | 4 | Birth Control and past weight gain | light 1 day period | I think this is a fantastic pill. No weight gain - infact can esily loose weight on this pill. Have 1-2 day periods very light. I feel great. Remember it is an old fashion saying which stresses the fact we should have 4 day medium flow periods. This is not at all true in this day and age. | F | 23 | 1 years | 4/22/2005 | 1 | severe cramping | After only 2 days on pill had severe lower back and leg pain. Numbness in leg, especially calf. Got kidney infection, swollen sore breasts, fibroids increased, depressed...Never warned about this...what a nightmare it has been. On pill for 2 weeks, will never take again. Shame on my Dr. for not warning me | F | 38 | 14 days | 4/21/2005 | 2 | PCOS | depression, increased appetite, moodiness, bloating, lack of energy | I can't continue taking this because the depression is not worth it. | F | 28 | 4 weeks | 4/6/2005 | 5 | Heavy Periods and Painful Cramping | None | I love it! I have since tried other popular BC pills and I am switching back to LoEstrin. My 2-3 week periods were reduced to 3 days and my severe cramping was reduce. However, my insurance does not cover this birth control so that is the downfall. | F | 23 | 2 years | 4/2/2005 | 5 | birth contol, regulate periods | NONE! I love this drug! WARNING regarding GENERIC -- My pharmacy sold me the generic form saying it was the same drug --they were wrong! The month I was on the generic I fell into a deep depression, experienced cramping and felt | I believe Loestrin has helped me to stave off perimenopause-type symptoms, which many of my friends are experiencing. I feel young sexually and people tell me I look half my age! Overall, I believe this drug to be the | F | 41 | 12 years | 2/11/2005 | 2 | Birth control | Very low sex drive, Cant believe how low only discovered it was the pill when having a discussion with a friend who felt the same - only to discover see was on the same pill | Light periods in its defence | F | 24 | 2 years | 2/10/2005 | 2 | birth control | severly tender breasts 3 weeks out of 4 week cycle, missed periods, lack of sex drive | though periods are light (when I get them!) I cannot stand the swollen breasts and low sex drive anymore! I am getting off of this pill! | F | 26 | 2.5 years | 2/7/2005 | 4 | birth control | very light or no periods | no other annoying side effects, the first pill to not give me long periods and breakthrough bleeding! however the lack of periods can be nerve-racking! | F | 21 | 10 months | 1/25/2005 | 5 | birth control | Some moodiness, but nothing I couldn't control. Lighter periods. Some more cramping than I was used too. No weight gain. No skin problems. | I have found it much better than Loestrin 1/20 - which created intense moodiness! Overall a very good choice. | F | 24 | 2 years | 1/23/2005 | 2 | birth control | On it for 2 years. Take it same time every day. Never miss it. Last few months I have missed 2 periods, had 2 VERY heavy periods, 2 very light but when I do have a period it lasts 7-8 days. | Facial skin discoloration. | F | 28 | 2 years | 1/12/2005 |