LO LOESTRIN FE Reviews (ETHINYL ESTRADIOL; NORETHINDRONE ACETATE)Average Rating: 1.9 (257 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare LO LOESTRIN FE with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR LO LOESTRIN FE | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 5 | Dr. recommended for perimenopause | No side effects | Was taking Junel when I began passing heavy clots (yuck!) -- dr. recommended this and that problem went away! Please check mfg. site for coupon (you have to sign up and provide your health ins info.)...it dropped cost from $80 to $35!. I had no side effects so this has been a lifesaver for me. | F | 49 | 1 years 1X day | 10/24/2014 | 1 | Regulate period & prevent pregnancy | Headaches lasting 3-5 days with vision pain, nausea, breast tenderness, no period whatsoever. | After stopping the pill a month and a half ago, I still have not gotten a period. I have an appointment for the doctor in a week and a half to find out what is going on. I know I am not pregant and never went without a period prior to this pill. | F | 47 | 2.5 months 10mg 1X day | 10/19/2014 | 3 | Prevent pregnancy | Weight gain, emotionless, decreased sex drive, lighter and shorter periods, breast tenderness | F | 24 | 4 months 10 mcg | 10/7/2014 | 1 | to help with pain and bloating | incessant bleeding. I bled for 14 days. I stopped taking it after the 5th day and didn't stop bleeding for another 9 days. That was last Friday, 9-27-14. I just started bleeding again today, 10-1-14. | In addition to the never ending, heaviest period I have ever had in my life, I felt like crap the whole week. I was achy, exhausted, hugely bloated and cramping. I felt TERRIBLE. | F | 41 | 5 days 10 1X day | 10/1/2014 | 2 | To regulate my period. | easily upset, anxiousness, heart feeling like it'll beat out of your chest, paranoia, social anxiety, upset stomach, sudden and uncontrollable sadness/tears, brief thoughts of self-harm, itchy patches on hands and legs...the list goes on. | There can be complications anytime that you mess with your hormones; when I was maybe 19, I tried the brand-new BC patch, and I had to stop it almost immediately. Although it wasn't in my system too long, it was long enough that it made me feel AWFUL -- a kind of awfulness that I have not felt since, until now. There was always a point during each pack, about halfway through (I started on a Wednesday) where my moods would plummet, and I would be awful. Sometimes I'd be bitter, others just sad, and other times I'd be pissy. I sort of just dealt with it, knowing that it was coming, but also knowing that it would eventually go away. But whatever happened this time (about 18 month in), it was worse than ever. As of 9/24, I began to have the worst breakdowns I could ever have. It made me so unlike myself, so unhappy and scared of everything...for no real reason. Even silly things that I logically knew were stupid would make me burst into full-out sobs and tears. I stopped taking my pill on 9/26, and even three full days of not taking the pill has yet to alleviate these symptoms. I can notice *some* improvement, but I'm not better yet. I feel like I did on that damn patch, and I hate that I can't be normal. Even leaving the house to go to work is a challenge with all this anxiety. I'll be at my desk and get upset -- FOR NO REASON!! that being said, this may work for someone else with a better tolerance, but after two different attempts at BC, I'm not sure that it's for me. | F | 28 | 18 months 1/10 1X day | 9/30/2014 | 1 | regulate heavy periods | panic attacks waking me in the night,heavier bleeding,emotional wreck!not going to finish the pack | F | 38 | 21 days ? 1X day | 9/25/2014 | 1 | Avoid Pregnancy | When I first got on this pill, I experienced mild dizziness. Now that I'be reached the brown reminder pills, I'm done with this medicine. Ive experienced EXTREME: dizziness, mood swings, panic attacks, shortness of breath, upper abdominal pain, nausea, thoughts of suicide. You name it. Going off this today. Havent even finished my first months pack of pills. Im d-o-n-e!!! | F | 19 | 1 months 1-20 | 9/23/2014 | 1 | regulate | Headaches, mood swings, severe abdominal pain, irregular periods. | F | 21 | 2 months | 9/18/2014 | 1 | Birth Control | TERRIBLE ANXIETY! | I have always experienced mild anxiety during stressful situations, but never as badly as I did on this pill. I couldn't even stand being at work.I had to drop a class because I couldn't stand the anxiety of being in the classroom. If you suffer from even the most mild case of anxiety don't take this pill. I also had lots of nausea while on this pill, and I was an emotional wreck! | F | 19 | 14 days 1X day | 9/2/2014 | 2 | I needed my period regulates | Honestly I've tried this before but stopped bc I couldn't keep up with taking a pill everyday. The first time I tried it, it was alright. But I decided that I should start this again and now I'm having a period every 2 weeks. I know it's the pills bc I haven't had sex in months and these problems only occurred when I started this. I'm going to the doctor soon just to be sure but I'm throwing these out and I'll take irregular long periods than having a light one every 2 weeks. | F | 17 | 3 weeks | 8/12/2014 | 1 | Pregnancy and weight loss | This pill is absolutely terrible! I took it cause ortho tryclen made me gain 15 pounds, but this one made me have migraines, always felt sick to my stomach, and dizzy. Don't recommend this pill. | F | 24 | 1 months 1X day | 8/9/2014 | 3 | lower blood pressure | upset stomach, cramping, light headaches doesn't last long tho, spotting, bloating, sometimes emotional | ive been on this pill for about 4months now, im down to my last 2 pills in the pack and have really experienced a period, about 1 1/2 week proyer to the week of my cycle I spotted on and off just about every day, when the week of my cycle came down I didn't see anything bout a little spot of blood on the first day my cycle originally starts, I liked the pill before I was getting my cycle regular the first 3 months now all of a sudden I guess a change in hormones, trying to stick it out the best way I can before I find something else to do, im just glad to know im not the only one experiencing these symptoms | F | 26 | 4 months 1X day | 7/25/2014 | 2 | Painful cramping and heavy periods | Painful headaches and acne 3 days into taking Lo Loestrin. I attributed it to my period (since you start on the 1st day of bleeding); however, after being a week out from my period I am still experiencing painful headaches and acne. I am normally a happy person but I have noticed that I have been extremely unhappy the last 10days. Uncharacteristically unhappy. The other day I was ANGRY, very angry for no reason. Everything angered me, even the way my shadow looked. This has never happened to me and I suspect it is due to the hormones. | This doesn't mean that Lo Loestrin won't work for someone else. I just don't react well with hormones. I would say for that if someone else tries the medication that they give it a fair go but be aware of their emotional state. Side effects seem to come out of nowhere, so be aware. | F | 25 | 2 weeks 1X day | 7/9/2014 | 4 | Bad cramps | In my first month I had a regular period after switching from reclipsine (another great BCP). With in first six months I had become very emotional and had dreams to nightmares just about every night. Around 7-8 month things seemed to lessen. Sex drive is non existent and the weight gain sucks ,but it's a price to pay for not having painful cramping and heavy irregular flow. | F | 26 | 1 years 1mg | 7/1/2014 | 5 | I am still taking this pill. | Only side effect. My period comes every 3-4 months. Only last 1-3 days. Most cases its over in 24 hrs. In other cases its so light that I only use a panty liner. I've had the same box of tampons for 2 years. I only use a tampon if I am going somewhere, where there may not be a bathroom. No headaches, no weight loss or gain. I highly recommend this pill. | F | 36 | 1 days normal | 4/29/2014 | 1 | birth control | My hair became thin after few months of taking this. Also was very bloated and began having migraines. Took me months to realize this was related to the pill. | F | 33 | 10 months | 4/9/2014 | 1 | birth control | After a month of taking this I stopped getting my period which was awesome but after being on it for a year I started getting my period every ten days. But besides that it caused me to break out and I started geting cystic acne badly which I have never gotten until I started taking this, I gained 5 pounds every month, and I started getting migraines 5 times a week and I don't have a history of migrains. | F | 24 | 1 years | 3/3/2014 | 2 | birth control | Weight gain over time, low sex drive, difficulty when stopping | Almost immediately regulated my cycle, but 10lb. Weight gain over time that I was only able to lose after stopping. Very irregular, difficult periods with extreme PMS when I quit. Also, very high co-pay with my insurance (United healthcare). | F | 29 | 10 months 1X day | 2/26/2014 | 5 | birth control, regulate monthly cyc | during months 1 and 2 I had mood swings and a low sex drive, but after that everything went back to normal - My period does not come every month | I didnt have break through bleeding - I would get my monthly every other month and only for 2 days with minimal bleeding (enough to get by with a panty liner) - I take my pill the same time every day and I have never missed a pill since starting - I have not gained or lost any weight - I really like the pill because I dont get my usual PMS systems during the month (headaches, lower back pain, painful cramping, heavy bleeding) | F | 38 | 9 months 1X day | 11/23/2013 | 5 | Birth control | Irregular periods for first 3-4 months. | I FINALLY feel normal on BC! I have been on BC since age 16 (now 26) and have run the gamut of side effects. From headaches, to mood swings, to acne and pain, low sex drive has been my biggest complaint over the past few years. My gyno prescribed this due to my complaints of low libido. I tried it and for the first 4 months I really didn't notice a change. I missed a couple of periods all together which freaked me out, and I started looking into the copper IUD. However, by months 5/6, I started to realize my sex drive returning. I thought maybe it was a fluke, but it stuck around. I realize now (on month 11) that I have had a period every other month, so I'm less concerned about pregnancy. I take the pill every evening between 9 and 12 usually. Have not had any breakthrough bleeding except for when I missed a day and a half and had super light spotting. My periods on other BCs have been very heavy, but on this, even having a period every 2 months, they are light and end within 4 days. My moods have been very stable, my face is usually pretty clear (except week before my period when I get some breakouts), and I just feel great overall!! My cramps have also lessened. I will definitely stick with this pill, as I finally feel like I found the right match for me! I love that it is low in hormones. The only downside is the cost. Luckily, I have great insurance that makes it about $33/month when I get it in packs of 3. Yay! | F | 26 | 11 months 1X day | 11/19/2013 |