Loestrin Fe 1/20 (Oral)
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Could recurrent headches/dizziness be a result of doubling up on the pill
I skipped a daily pill twice in a 2 week period (while traveling) and doubled up when I realized it. I now have recurrent headaches and dizziness and am late with my period (but not pregnant according to the doctor). Are my symptons possibly an effect...
by Allison in LA, California, 07/18/2010
Dry facial skin from Loestrin Fe 1/20?
I have noticed the skin aroung my mouth, chin, and nose is feeling different. I think it is just very dry because it feels tight and bumpy. I keep asking my husband and mom if it looks different, but they can't see anything. I can see the little b...
by Anonymous in Minot, ND, 08/10/2006
taking the pill
is it true that I take the pill for three weeks and then stop taking for the 4th week of the month when my cycle is suppose to come on? I was taking loestrin 24 and I always took everyday..?
by vereline mcclaney in USA, 05/24/2009
Gained weight after stopping Loestrin 1 20
I was on Loestrin 1 /20 for 9 years and I have stopped going on 5 months and I have gained 20lbs. is it possible that this is because stopping the pill? Thinking of starting again.
by San in California, 09/11/2008
Nausea
I have been taking Loestrin 1/20 for about 5 years now and for the past month or two I have been feeling nauseau during the 2nd week of the beginning of a new pack. I am 50 years old and I also never miss a pill. I highly doubt I am pregna...
by Donna Lee in Cranford, New Jersey, 05/03/2008
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Loestrin Fe 1/20 (Oral) Drug and Prescription Information
Loestrin Fe 1/20 (Oral)
Loestrin Fe 1/20 (Oral) Medication Classification
ORAL CONTRACEPTIVES (By mouth)
Loestrin Fe 1/20 (Oral) Brandname
Ortho Tri-Cyclen, Yasmin, Aviane, Necon 1/35, Ortho-Novum 7/7/7, Low-Ogestrel 28, Ortho-Cyclen, Femhrt 1/5, Alesse 28, Estrostep Fe, Levora-28, Ovcon 35, Zovia 1/35e, Loestrin Fe 1/20, Sprintec
Loestrin Fe 1/20 (Oral) is used for the Treatment
Oral contraceptives are birth control pills.
When To Not Use Loestrin Fe 1/20 (Oral)
You should not use oral contraceptives if you have ever had an allergic reaction to them or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. You should not use if you have heart disease or have had a blood clot.
How Should You Use Loestrin Fe 1/20 (Oral)
Coated Tablet, Tablet
- Your doctor will tell you how much of this medicine to use and how often. Do not use more medicine or use it more often than your doctor tells you to.
- You may take this medicine with food to lessen stomach upset.
- Keep your pills in the container you receive from the pharmacy. Take the pills in the order they appear in the container.
- Take your pill at the same time every day. Swallow the tablet whole. Do not crush, break, or chew it. If a dose is missed:
- If one dose is missed: Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Take 2 tablets if you do not remember until the next day. Ask your health caregiver if you need to USE ANOTHER KIND OF BIRTH CONTROL until your period begins.
- If you miss two doses in a row: Take 2 pills a day for the next 2 days and then go back to taking one a day. Ask your health caregiver if you need to USE ANOTHER KIND OF BIRTH CONTROL until your period begins.
- If you miss 3 doses in a row: Stop taking this month's pills AND USE A DIFFERENT METHOD OF BIRTH CONTROL until your period begins; then start a new cycle of pills.
Proper Loestrin Fe 1/20 (Oral) Storage
Store Loestrin Fe 1/20 (Oral) at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture unless otherwise stated by manufacturer's instructions or labelling. Keep Loestrin Fe 1/20 (Oral) and all medications out of the reach of children.
What To Avoid While Using Loestrin Fe 1/20 (Oral)
Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.
- Make sure your doctor knows if you are also using any other medicines, such as antibiotics or epilepsy medicine.
Loestrin Fe 1/20 (Oral) Warnings
- Use a different kind of birth control during the first 3 weeks of oral contraceptive use to make sure you are protected from pregnancy.
- Tell your doctor if you have lupus, high blood pressure, epilepsy, asthma, migraine headaches, sugar diabetes, or depressed mood.
- If you smoke while using birth control pills, you increase your risk of having a heart attack, stroke, or blood clot. If you have any questions about the risks in using this medicine, talk to your doctor.
- If you miss two periods in a row, call your doctor for a pregnancy test before you take any more pills.
- You should see your doctor on a regular basis (every 6 months or 1 year) while taking birth control pills.
- It is best to wait 2 or 3 months after stopping birth control pills before you try to get pregnant.
Loestrin Fe 1/20 (Oral) Side Effects
Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:
- Pain in leg (calf), chest, or groin
- Severe headache, sudden vision changes
- Shortness of breath or trouble breathing
- Lumps in breast
- Yellowing of the skin or eyes If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:
- Nausea
- Bloated feeling or weight gain
- Stomach cramps
- Appetite changes
- Breast tenderness or swelling
- Tired feeling that will not go away
- Vaginal itching or discharge
- Contact lens discomfort
- Sensitivity to sunlight
