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

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RATING  REASONSIDE EFFECTS FOR LOESTRIN FE 1.5COMMENTSSEXAGEDURATION/
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 3  acne, regulation Depression, mood swings, intense dizziness When I first started taking this pill it worked great. It cleared up my acne and my periods were much lighter. After the second week on the pill I started experiencing severe dizzy spells and depression. I am always happy and hate any day that I feel depressed. Depression is the worst feeling ever!! I wouldn't recommend this pill!! F 18 3 weeks
1X day
1/27/2011
 5  reduce endometriosis & ovarian cyst 15 pound weight gain. Cry a little more than I used to for things, which is ok, since I was a stone-hearted person (could not make me cry for anything). I experienced spotting the first month I took the pill and it went away after that. I have been having regular periods that last 4 days. The main reason why I took the pill was because I found out I have endometriosis (lining in the uterus betgan to grow outside of my uterus inclumps), causing 2 golf-ball sized ovarian cysts to develop (had them surgically removed in 2009). Subsequent ultrasounds show the cysts have not come back. Pelvic exams by my ob/gyn show my endometriosis is kept at minimum. She did explain I probably won't be on this pill forever. It depends on how my endometriosis develops. I am not depressed. I don't cry over every little thing but i am a little more emotionally sensitive. My sex drive is very healthy, no diminished libido. Most importantly, no baby! Before taking this pill, I used to bleed heavily, with clots and all. Before taking this pill, I used to have frequent, VERY PAINFUL bowel movements, which I found out was due to clumps of my endometrium were growing on the outside of my intestinal tract within the abdominal cavity, thereby throwing off the natural undulations that the colon makes to make your poop pass through normally. Sorry, it sounds gross, but all that is resolved. I have normal bowel movements now. F 28 1.5 years
1.5/30 1X day
1/26/2011
 5  to not have babies just yet :) headache, nausiated, brest tenderness, sex drive increased I'm on the off brand of loestrin it's called gildess 1.5/30 .The first few days of taking the pill I experienced being nausiated, and headaches. But that went away, thank goodness. My breast got really sore the week before I got my period. My sex drive is higher! Im trying to quit smoking at the same time... I'm down to 3 cigeretts a day.. and I think that is turning me slowly to food (hince I have gained maybe 5 pounds). I just got married too, 2 months ago. I'm gonna start working out again and eating normally and stop binge eating... lol so hopefully that will help...I think it's all in the head with the eating.. I donno.. I was starting to gain a little weight before taking the pill. 112.8 the day of my wedding, im 5'3 athletic build.. 116.8 when I started the pill. and yesterday I weighed in at 119.2 yikes.. I have got to get control. F 23 30 days
1.5/30 1X day
1/25/2011
 2  Birth controll heavy hair loss since I started taking the pill It didn't make me gain weight, didn't mess with my skin, maybe little low libido (but not sure it is connected), no cramps, no headaches, very light to no period during the break, BUT IT MADE ME LOOSE MY HAIR and that is a HUGE issue for me. A pill should not make a woman suffer! I am about to change to Marvelon. Hopefully this one will work better for me. Fingers crossed. Hopefully the shedding after getting off Loestrin won't be too massive. Scared of the next several month. F 30 2 years
30mg 1X day
1/25/2011
 2  birth control I AM SO FATIGUED, MOODY AND I JUST FEEL LIKE CRYING ALL THE TIME........ so my doctor started me on this pill 5days nd i already feel like crap, i had 8 hours of sleep lastnight and had no school today its only 8pm and i feel like a walking zombie.I also have light cramping.....ill wait another week and see how it goes nd if im still feeling horrible ill switch back to CONDOMS...im sure ill save my boyfriend the agony of dealing with my mood swings F 23 5 days
1X day
1/25/2011
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 2  Birth Control Breast growth/tenderness, mood swings, crying, vision problems I've been taking the generic version of this drug, Microgestin, for two months and I'm going to stop. The biggest side effect I noticed from this pill is that I became very moody and had lots of crying spells. I am usually an even keel, happy person, but now I cry on a regular basis for small reasons. That is not like me at all and unfortunately other people in my life have started to notice. In addition, my breasts have gotten larger and are tender. Maybe not the worst side effect. I haven't really had a lot of weight gain though...maybe just a few pounds and that is more likely due to the holidays. Oh, one other thing I read about this pill is that it can affect your ability to wear contact lenses and I have definitely noticed this. I have to take them out more frequently and wear glasses. I have no clue why this happens, but I did experience this side effect. Overall, I think there are easier birth control pills to take out there. F 29 2 months
1X day
1/15/2011
 1  Prevent pregnancy, regulate period Depression, Severe Mood Swings, Anxiety, Nausea, Trouble Sleeping, No Sex Drive, Irritability Reading these comments was honestly a godsend. My doctor just recently switched me to Loestrin as my previous Birth Control pill, Lutera, was not hormonally strong enough to regulate my period. Within the first week, I noticed changes, but the worst hit at week 3. I went from being an upbeat, ambitious, optimistic young college student to a miserable, depressed zombie. It was like I hit a brick wall. The previous comment "I couldn't control my thoughts" is the perfect description. I was afraid to be alone because my mind just went wild. I felt like there was no meaning to my life, I questioned everything, I was constantly nauseous and anxious. I never could have imagined what "depression" truly meant. It was excruciating. I withdrew from everyone. The worst part was the effect it had on my relationship with my boyfriend, who is honestly one of the best guys in the world. I was happy one second, and the next I was convinced I couldn't be with him. And I didn't have any desire to let him touch me. It was like I had no control over my thoughts or emotions. I'm so grateful I came across these reviews, there's finally a reason for these feelings I've been having. I've been scared to death that there was something seriously wrong with me. Threw the rest of the pack away this morning, I already feel a little better. Here's hoping that with the next week, these side effects will clear up. So not worth the risk. F 19 20 days
1X day
1/15/2011
 4  preventing pregnancy None what-so-ever. Some mood swings and breakthrough bleeding the first two weeks of taking the first dose. It makes my period really light. I missed two periods while on the pill and NOT being pregnant. The times when I get my period, they last<1 day. This is awesome specially if you are active and are always busy. The mood swings and breakthrough bleeding is normal. Your body is getting used to this level of extra hormone in your body. About weight gain, I had none! I was told by the nurse that your appetite might change. If you are craving icecream and it is not hunger, have 2 spoonfuls. 20 extra calories won't make you fat. Just don't eat the pint. If you are hungry because of the pill, reach for carrots and not potato chips. F 24 6 months
1X day
1/14/2011
 1  doctor recommended no sex drive whatsoever, severe vaginal dryness, very sore breasts and very sore nipples switching off this medication!! F 24 1 months
1.5 1X day
12/21/2010
 4  To avoid pregnancy Light spotting the week before I take my inactive pills, eye twitching This stuff works well. I am in a new relationship so we are very physical and I have not become pregnant. I have not gained any weight or noticed any mood changes. It's cheap, and easy to take. I will keep using this for a long time. F 22 3 months
1.5/30 1X day
12/17/2010
 1  To lighten & regulate periods Breast pain and itching, loss of sleep, vision problems, leg cramps and period never went away. Took this pill for just 13 days. Started on day 1 of period. I have had my period since starting and no sign of letting up. Heavy bleeding, clotting, leg cramps, anxiety, exhaustion. I stopped this pill 2 days ago and hope bleeding stops soon. Can not believe such a small pill could do so much. Do not have to worry about pregnancy since I have been bleeding for 15 days with no sign of stopping. Took many other pills years ago and never had a problem. DO NOT TAKE THIS PILL. I will never take any bc pill again after this experience. F 40 13 days
1mg 1X day
12/13/2010
 1  Decided to start using the pill LADIES......READ ON THIS DRUG! I called my mom since I live in Florida and she is in NH. I am having very large golf ball blood clots this am. I am weak, so tired and have the worst cramps ever! I haven't had a period in 5 months (not normal) where does all that blood go if you don't bleed it out like our bodies are supposed to? I am so DEPRESSED living in Sunny Florida, Really, who is depressed in this awesome place! I am stopping the drug today and will get the IUD. Just beware that Dr's get kick backs on all these new drugs they prescribe to us young ladies. Just think how many 20-28 year old woman are on this drug across the country! I am done taking this drug, after 5 months with no periods, then these golf ball size blood clots, thats a sign this is NOT NORMAL! Please don't wait and listen to your doctor like I did and give it yet another month like they all say. It is no good and being DEPRESSED in bed in Sunny Florida is not fun all by yourself. Take care ladies and know y GOOGLE this pill and find out for yourself that this is bad S--T! F 24 6 months
1 mg 1X day
12/11/2010
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 2  Birth Control Breasts enlarged, hungry all the time but feel sick after eating, anxiety, unable to pay attention, extremely moody, shortness of breath, depression, cramping from back to lower abdomen, always tired. I am approaching my last week of my first month and I don't know if I will make it! My doctor said it takes 3 months to get used to! I"m already scaring myself I'm so irritable all the time. I feel like I'm diseased. I'm trying to decide if i should hang in there or stop all together. I can't find birth control that works. F 21 20 days
1 1X day
12/10/2010
 2  stop periods & avoid pregnancy moodiness, depression, constantly sad, angry, crying, hungrier, strained my eye site, constant spotting, headaches. though the side effects were bad, it did take away my period pain, but I havent started and ive been off for 6 days now which could be a sympotom of the pill Ive read. F 20 2 months
fe 1/20 1X day
12/7/2010
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 1  birth control anxiety, headaches, severe depression, fatigue, low sex drive, severe mood swings, crying spells, racing & sucidal thoughts When I first started taking Loestrin, I didn't notice much of a change from my previous birth control- Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo. In fact my periods got lighter & my skin looked great. However, after 3 months I started becoming extremely depressed & abnormally anxious. Within 30 mins of taking the pill at night, I would get bad headaches & have racing thoughts, which were irrational & unwanted. My mood was all over the place during the day & the crying spells were out of control. Btw the depression & severe fatigue I never wanted to get out of bed. I went from being a happy, social butterfly to a recluse who never wanted to see anyone. My bf annoyed me all the time & I couldn't seem to control my thinking no matter how hard I tried. After reading all of these reviews, I felt relieved to know I wasn't alone. I stopped taking Loestrin as I figured it had to be to blame for at least most of my symptoms, if not all. It's been almost a week & my headaches are gone & the racing thoughts have subsided a good deal. The anxiety is still lingering, though not as severe and my thoughts are more controlled. I don't feel normal yet but I'm hoping once this awful medicine is out of my system I will be able to return to my happy self. My body & brain got so used to feeling abnormal that I know it's going to take a bit just to overcome the trauma of it all. Here's hoping Drs start warning their patients about this drug & bless all of you who have had to F 28 11 months
1X day
12/7/2010
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 4  Birth control No period for over a year. Cleared my skin. Slight weight gain, and it's harder to lose. I can't really complain too much. No horrible side effects; not having a period at all is very nice, although I read that only 20% of pill users experience it. No mood effects. I have gained about 5 pounds; not sure if that was just from getting married or because of the pill itself, although it is harder to lose weight doing the same things I've always done. I used to constantly break out, but by my 3rd month, my skin completely cleared and has stayed that way. Again, not sure if the pill had anything to do with it. Overall, I am very happy with it. F 23 1.5 years
30 mg 1X day
12/3/2010
 2   sore breast Hi, Ladies who all suffer from Aunt Flowe monthly! well anyways i am on my first pack of this stuff and my bleeding isn still very persistent.I do not know if i should give the pill the three months like the Dr.told me I should. I have been a long ime with out sex because this damn pill (lol) YES SEX DOES MATTER TO ME! And I really do not want it to collide with my V-day plans. I am very moody more than ever im not a crier however sometimes i feel the need to do so but i do not. UM Im just waiting MY third month will be in January... So im trying to stick it out like REAL TROOPER... PATIENCE IS A VIRTUE I GUESS. I WILL UPDATE THIS TO LET YOU ALL KNOW HOW IT GOES =) F 20 1 months
1.0MG/20MCG 1X day
11/30/2010
 1  Prevent Pregnancy Acne, horrible stomache cramps, constipation, nausea, bloating, appetite increase, weight gain, breast tenderness/enlargement, SEVERE depression & anxiety, sleeplessness, fatigue, loss of sex drive. Started taking this 3 months ago after Dr. switched me from Loestrin 1/120 because I was having breakthrough bleeding. I've noticed the first 1.5-2 weeks make me feel ravenous, like I can't stop eating. Then after the 2nd week the horrible stomach cramping bloating and constipation starts. During the 2nd week my breasts get very tender and swollen! I've probably gone up a whole cup size since I started taking this and I have gained a few extra pounds. I've also noticed a general loss in sex drive, but nothing too bad, mostly because I just felt so tired all the time and have been having trouble sleeping. The week before I get my peiod I start having severe depression and anxiety that continues until I start a new pack. I started having very dark thoughts and would lash out on my husband for no reason and just cry and cry. I felt hopeless and was worried there was something seriously wrong with me. My husband started to get scared to leave me alone when I got into these moods. I now know that the birth crontrol is the culprit. It took me three months to put it all together. I stopped taking it immediately after I realized the birth control was making me crazy and feel horrible. This is the 3rd BC I have been on and I am so done. My husband is now getting a vasectomy because BC and I do not get along. The hormones are too much for me! F 25 3 months
1X day
11/29/2010
 4  Birth Control Mood swings, crying, headachs, and break through bleeding in the first 3 packs. Gradual weight gain and I have had a Sinus infection (though these are may be related to other factors). Increased breast size and tenderness. When I started on Loestrin 24 I had quite a few rough mood swings and would have crying spells especially right after taking the pill. I decided to take the pill at night so that I could sleep off me the worst of the hormon induced emotions....I would reccoment trying this if you are have trouble. After the third pack my skin really cleared up, my hormones (end emotions) leveled out to better then before the pill, and my periods were very light and short yay! I did not notice any decrease in sax drive at all but I have gained about 8 lb. despite the fact that I have continued to hit the gym reguarly, this may have a little to do with the fact that I just got married and started cooking dinner every night though :) Additionally, I have had an aweful sinus infection/cough for about 6 weeks now - I don't know if this is due to the birth control but I see it is a side effect so lets hope it clears up. Has anyone noticed hair loss? I don't see it as a side effect but I have been having problems with that lately and I am wondering if anyone also has something to do with the pill? F 21 7 months
1X day
11/24/2010
 3  Birth Control only heavy head, dizzy spells, throwing up in the mornings, very hard to breathe. When i read all of these reviews everything made sense. I am not just sick for over a month for no reason, my morning sickness everything just all clicked in to place. I feel it takes a special person to be able to deal with this pill. It is very intense. I am planning on changing my birth control method to an IUD. I have 4 friends who are using this method and all just say its the "no side effect" birth control. If you are taking the pill for one reason and that is to prevent a pregnancy just spot taking this pill seriously my head always hurts after taking this pill. my orgasms are also none existent ................ F 23 2 months
1mg 1X day
11/17/2010

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