Lo Loestrin Fe and Nausea: What Users Say (Page 3)

• Ala...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 15, 2021

For Birth Control "Started Lo Loestrin Fe January 3rd, was fine the first week, no weight gain or anything-until the second week. Started my period during active pills, cramping like nobody's business, medium flow, nausea worsened more than normal periods. Everyone said stick it out, but my mood has decreased significantly as well, changing to a different one Sunday."

• Jen...
• February 4, 2016

For Birth Control "I love you all for your honest reviews and feel relieved that I am not alone! I was on Lo Loestrin FE years ago and did not notice too many side effects except nausea and some breakthrough bleeding. I am now peri-menopausal and am taking this instead of HRT, but it has caused months of steady nausea, pain in my lower back, extreme breast tenderness, and even terrible gas! It took me a while to put together that all these side effects were caused by this BC. Additionally, I began to feel depressed, anxious, and even suicidal. This is not like me! I took the last 'blue pill' today and am done with this medicine forever. I'll take my chances with hot flashes and insomnia or switch back to HRT instead of being on this med again."

• end...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 28, 2022

For Birth Control "I will start by saying that I used to loathe birth control and was an advocate for natural periods. Life taught me a lesson. I was diagnosed and had surgery for endometriosis in April 2021. After surgery, the doctor told me the endo would come back if I didn't start hormonal therapy to suppress my periods. I was against it and waited until August to convince myself to start LoLo. My biggest fear was weight gain. I am so glad I gave this a try. This pill stabilized my hormone levels and made me feel better than I ever have in 7 years investigating my pain and hormonal issues. No more crazy mood swings. No more heavy debilitating periods. No more 10 days of misery of PMDD. Side effects I noticed: nausea, headache, sore breasts, and bloating. They all went away within the first 3 months. I still experience some bloating and sore breasts around my period, nothing unbearable. Due to stable hormones, I was able to lose 10 lbs already. This pill changed my life for the better."

• Kei...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 12, 2015

For Birth Control "I took this pill for almost 1 month. I've tried other BCs but never had more bad side effects than I do on this pill. I was extremely nauseous, lightheaded, dizzy, unmotivated, VERY tired, irritable. I would black out daily. I started breaking out (never had acne before). Also, it messed with my vision. When trying to focus on something (like reading or writing), my eyes would strobe in and out of vision and shake uncontrollably. It would last about 5 seconds and come about every 3-5 minutes. I am 18 years old, 5'6 and used to weigh about 118. After starting this pill, I lost 13 pounds, which left me feeling weak and looking terrible. Headaches are bad too! I've never had health issues, but this really messed me up. I do NOT recommend!"

• Dan...
• February 23, 2012

For Birth Control "About to finish my third week. Started the pill on the first day of my period, so my period lasted a little longer than usual. I take it at night before bed to minimize the side effects. It did cause me to wake up a little nauseous a couple nights, and I did get a couple of zits over the last couple of weeks. I usually just get one zit the week before my period to let me know it's around the corner. I haven't really noticed any other side effects. I am a little bloated, but I think it's because my period is around the corner. All in all, the first few weeks have been surprisingly tolerable. I was scared at first, but it seems like this may just work out for me. I will update during my second month to keep you all posted."

• Med...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 22, 2015

For Birth Control "I started Lo Loestrin Fe 3 weeks ago, and so far have had a great experience on it, no weight gain, (I've actually lost 3 lbs) and if anything, my moods are a lot better, no nausea, no headaches. Overall, this pill is good so far. I was put on this due to very heavy bleeding every month, and clots the size of plums coming out every 10 min from me. I had a DNC to try and correct bleeding before I started the pill, and that worked for 2 months, then went right back to the same thing, bleeding like crazy for weeks with clots. About 3 days into the pill my bleeding has completely stopped, no cramps, no clots. I worry about the weight gain, so hopefully I will not gain. Overall, I think this pill is doing its job and I would recommend."

• Nom...
• September 4, 2019

"Awful, my prior pill, Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo, was no longer getting manufactured. Had zero issues on that one, perfect. Suggested trying this as an alternative low-dose pill. Fought through the first 3 months, was BAD. I felt like a dark cloud hanging over me, depressed, bad thoughts about life, never had this on the pill I was taking before. Nausea, enlarged breasts getting close to the end of the pack, period doesn’t come at all, just feel exhausted 5-10 days or so near the end of the pack, like I took a sedative every day. Started napping during the day, never was like that before. Went to the doctor for a blood workup thinking my nutrients were off or low iron, all was fine, so it is definitely the pill. Mood swings like crazy towards the end of the pack, crying, sensitive, anxiety, etc. I suffered through all this month by month because I’m out of low-dose options and wanted to be on something, but planning to stop in a week. I can say I tried to just bear with the symptoms but can’t live forever like this. Suggest trying if considering, but you’ve been warned."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 7, 2012

For Birth Control "I've been on Lo Loestrin for a little over a month now. I've experienced slight weight gain (no more than 5 lbs, all of which seemed to end up around my midsection, of course!). No increase in breast size, which I was greatly hoping for. I was previously on Ortho Tri-Cyclen for a month, and that was bad. The lower dose of hormones in this pill seems to really be working for me. However, I didn't even get so much as a slight period last week when I was supposed to have one. I'm one of those women who want a period EVERY month, just to be sure, so I'm a bit unhappy with the lack of a period on this birth control. I occasionally experience nausea, fatigue, and irritability, but nothing that interferes terribly with my life."

• Anonymous
• February 18, 2019

For Birth Control "I have been on this BC for 9 months, and it sucks! When I first got on it, I spotted a little, and it was perfect. I didn’t gain weight, and when I was supposed to be on my period, it was super light and painless. The first 2 1/2 months that I was on Lo Loestrin was perfect until the end of the 3rd month. I started spotting out of nowhere, and I thought it was going to last only a couple of days. I was completely wrong. I spotted for 3 1/2 weeks straight. It was just a little bit each day, but it was really annoying. I also noticed that once I started taking the pill, I was unable to use pads because of the uncontrollable itching! I’m also severely anemic, so I was weak all of the time when I was spotting. It eventually cleared up, and the pill worked perfectly again for another 2 1/2 months until I started spotting again out of nowhere for 7 weeks! I was weak and nauseous all of the time. I finally went to my doctor, and I am supposed to change to Sprintec next week."

• Nik...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 9, 2016

For Birth Control "I've just completed my first pack, and for me, so far, so good. There's always so many negatives that I thought I'd do a positive... I was on the Mirena for 9 months - the worst (for me). I essentially bled/spotted for those 9 months, gained weight, and had severe back acne. I'm surprised I held out that long. Had Mirena removed, along with a polyp, and because of high BP, I'm on Lo Loestrin Fe. No nausea, headaches, bloating, or mood swings at all. The only 'issue' is some minor spotting for about 9 days. I'm pretty sure this is because I didn't know when my actual cycle was with Mirena, so I just started Lo Loestrin Fe the day after my polyp removal. I'm guessing my body is just trying to figure itself out. I'm hopeful the spotting will stop and I'll be back to 'normal' soon!"

• Get...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 24, 2017

For Birth Control "I have taken every birth control known to man, and this one was the only one I could tolerate for nausea and upset stomach. Although, after being on it for several months, I have reoccurring consistent UTIs, at least one every two months, acne on my back (I have NEVER had acne), horrible mood swings, significant hair loss, lack of energy, headaches, suicidal thoughts, and horrible anxiety. I was so conflicted and second-guessed my side effects with this pill, after getting off of it, all of those symptoms were gone. Ladies, it's NOT worth it."

• tar...
• June 1, 2015

For Birth Control "Been on this for 4 months. First month I had a little nausea, and I got my period twice in the first 3 weeks, each time lasting about 4 days. After that, it went straight to a normal cycle. I went from soaking through 4-5 pads a day on my heaviest days to just some brown discharge. No weight gain, but I'm having a little harder time taking weight off (maybe in my head?). Sex drive is down a little, but it's a small price to pay to not act like a crazy woman! Even my husband says he can't believe the difference in my moods. (In a good way!) My face cleared up, and minimal period! Working wonders for me!"

• geo...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 26, 2020

For Birth Control "I've been on this Lo Loestrin pill for almost 3 months due to heavy periods and also to prevent pregnancy. I don't know if this is normal, but on the placebo pills, I get very light brownish blood looking, and one day was just very light blood. I get headaches sometimes and feel lightheaded and nauseous sometimes. But overall, the pill is fine. I would just like to get a real period to indicate that I'm not pregnant."

• Hdj...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 16, 2020

For Birth Control "My experience with Lo Loestrin Fe has not been great. I’ve gotten a lot of acne, had terrible mood swings, and I am so nauseous every day to the point that I don’t want to eat or move. I originally was prescribed this birth control to help regulate my periods, and it has not helped at all. This birth control may work great for some and not so great for others."

• Mia...
• January 16, 2017

For Birth Control "I read a lot of reviews before I took the Lo Loestrin Fe. No one wrote that it can make you crazy. At first, I was feeling good, no problem at all. Here and there, I had nausea, but that was nothing compared to the cramps I was having before. Then, I started having night sweats... (by the way, this was my first time taking birth control, and I only took the pills for 6 months). After taking the pill for about 5 months, I've noticed that I'm having a lack of interest in things, feeling sad, crying, negative thoughts. These thoughts really scared me. All this time, I've been consulting with my OBGYN, and she asked me if I was pregnant and said it had nothing to do with the pill."

• TT4...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 11, 2014

For Birth Control "I've been on this birth control for over a year, and overall, I had a really positive experience with it. I didn't experience any mood swings, had little to mild acne around my period, never experienced any pregnancy scares, and had no nausea, headaches, or weight gain. The only problem I experienced with it, and ultimately had to switch birth control because of it, was the fact that I would throw up for hours whenever I consumed ANY amount of alcohol. To make sure it was the birth control, I stopped taking it, and after 4 or so months, I was able to drink again without any problems. Though I feel this is a very rare situation, overall, I believe this birth control was great."

• hay...
• April 20, 2016

For Birth Control "I started taking this birth control pill as my first time trying BC. I really loved it. It didn't affect my libido at all, I didn't have any nausea. Basically, it gave me no side effects and no baby! It was really great. Unfortunately, it was being offered at my college for 25 dollars, but it's significantly more expensive out of pocket without the college discount, so I had to switch once my college stopped discounting it. I've switched a few pills since then, but I still haven't found one as good as Lo Loestrin Fe."

• Lau...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 25, 2016

For Birth Control "I started Lo Loestrin Fe about one month ago. I switched from NuvaRing to the pill. Everyone is different, but for reference, I'm 26, 5'8", 130. I'm pretty healthy and wanted to see how this would work, and now I've had nausea for about 3 weeks, low sex drive, low appetite. My skin and weight have not changed at all. Called my doc, and she said my body is getting used to the meds. Hoping this ends soon because it's no fun!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 15, 2014

For Birth Control "I took Lo Loestrin Fe for 9 months. It was the first contraceptive I had taken, but my body had a hard time getting used to it. I broke out in mild hives, I had muscle aches, nausea, mood swings the first week. After that, things pretty well smoothed out. Slowly, I didn't break through bleed, didn't gain weight, acne cleared up maybe 5 periods the whole time I took it. It definitely helped with cramps and pain, which is why I began taking it. Though it worked well, after about 5 months of taking it, I began getting migraines and feeling tired all the time and cramping a little more, so I'm switching off it. But it was good for me for a while, I really liked it!"

• Emi...
• August 20, 2016

For Birth Control "I have been taking this medication for about a week now, and my main purpose for it was to regulate and lighten my periods, as well as help with acne. After 4 days of taking it, I kept waking up with really bad cramps and brown spotting, which is really annoying. I feel bloated all the time, and I experience really bad gas pain. I also have really bad headaches and felt nauseous every day so far. I really hope all this stuff starts to subside and starts working."

• Jen...
• May 16, 2016

For Birth Control "I've been on Lo Loestrin for a year now. I literally thought I was pregnant until reading these reviews (still going to the doctor today, of course). I am dizzy, hungry, nauseous, breasts are very sore (mostly at day's end). I've been a tiny girl my whole life and gained 15 lbs in the last 2 months! I work out nearly every day and eat super healthy. I've also had depression and suicidal/irrational thoughts. Dryness has also been a problem along with severe chest pain from time to time. I'm 31 and do not recommend this pill."

• A...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 9, 2016

For Birth Control "I started taking Lo Lo after having been off birth control for almost a year. I stopped taking birth control to simply let my body reset because I'm 31 and have been taking it since I was 16. After less than a month of being on this medication, I feel extremely weak, tired, cloudy-headed, and at night-nauseous. Plus, I've gained over 15 pounds with major bloating! My eating habits haven't changed, nor have my lifestyle choices. I'm not going to continue the prescription and am going to ask my doctor for a new option. I know everyone is different, but I didn't have a good reaction to these at all."

• Jew...
• December 1, 2016

For Birth Control "I took this pill for 2 and a half years for my heavy periods. I recently switched because my new insurance won't cover this one. The first month, I experienced little to no side effects, but month two was horrible. I had severe headaches, dizziness, constant spotting, etc., but I waited it out. The symptoms all went away by the 3rd month. From then until I got off it, it was wonderful! It made my periods really light and only lasted around 3 days. I used to have horrible cramps and nausea, but on this pill, I had no nausea, and the cramps were very little, I almost never had to take medicine for the pain. I did experience some weight gain, though, 25 lbs in 2 years, but I also didn't eat too healthily, so I'm also to blame. Altogether, good experience!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 3, 2021

For Birth Control "Lo Loestrin Fe was definitely not for me. I took Lo Loestrin for a little over 3 months, during which I felt nauseous almost every day, felt bloated, and lost my appetite. My acne also got a little worse. It also affected my mental health. I was way more anxious and felt down much more often than before. Sometimes it got to the point where I couldn’t get out of bed in the morning because I felt so anxious. Also, I don’t know if this is just a coincidence or not because I haven’t heard of anyone else experiencing this, but I think Lo Loestrin may have also given me more canker sores. I went from getting like one every few months to having up to 8 in my mouth at a time. Not fun. After stopping Lo Loestrin, I’ve noticed most of these symptoms have gone away. My appetite has come back, I am no longer nauseous, and my canker sores have gone away. I would say one of the few benefits to Lo Loestrin is that I never got my period while I was on it."

• cla...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 8, 2013

For Birth Control "My OB/GYN put me on this pill because I have ovarian cysts that rupture, causing severe pain, and he said the hormones would prevent that from happening. I've been on it for about 2 weeks or so now, and my main problem with it is that I get a migraine almost every single day now, and I feel nauseous every single day, and it gets worse at night. I also experience strong food cravings, and certain smells make me feel like puking, or thinking about certain foods makes me feel sick to my stomach too. Other than that, it's great, I guess. I've never been on birth control before, so I guess it's doing what it's supposed to."