I realized that this pill was actually ruining my life. My anxiety was constantly so bad and I realized I wasn't even myself since I started taking this over a year ago. I immediately stopped taking it but am reading a lot online of people saying they got horrible side effects coming off, but no one ever mentioned this pill. I am hoping I am not in for months of torment before I get back to my natural self. Please any experiences good/bad coming off this pill because of anxiety and if your life is better now being off of it.
Lo Loestrin Fe - Anyone have any side effects coming OFF the pill?
Question posted by florida1996 on 20 June 2017
Last updated on 23 December 2017
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BZ32
23 Dec 2017
Hi there-
I just stumbled upon your comment from June. I was on Lo Estrogen fe before losing my mind. I have been off of it for three weeks now but have been having awful anxiety, depression, and irritability. To the point where it is almost unbearable. I am hoping you have some insight now that you have been off of this crap for 6 months. I have never had a single mental issue prior to this pill. Please tell me there is light at the end of the tunnel. I wouldn't wish my worst enemy to take this.
Appreciate your insight!
crazygirl66
24 Dec 2017
Three weeks isn’t too long. Since you haven’t had depression/anxiety before taking the pill I assume you’ll feel more normal soon, I’d say if you don’t feel better after your next period check with your doctor. It’s more common than I thought with any hormones making you crazy. I’ve even tried another one since June, Yaz... by day 12 I had to stop. I’m having really bad depression but with my history I can’t blame the pill alone. Unfortunately I think I’m going to have to try another antidepressant (which usually don’t work for me)... your doctor may recommend another pill but just remember depression/anxiety is more common with hormones than most people-even doctors don’t realize how bad it can get.
crazygirl66
20 June 2017
I was on Lutera for a year. It was making my depression worse. I also have anxiety & depression when I'm not on the pill. I was nauseous & had more headaches than usual for a month. I think stopping any hormones there is an adjustment phase. I did start my next period on day 31, which is very unusual for me. I'm have very irrational periods without hormones, usually are 26-42 days apart, and of course terrible cramps. It can take up to 3 months, sometimes longer for your body to go back to "normal" with any hormone pill use.
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