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I'm 23 and just started Loestrin 24. I noticed the negative side ...

Posted at 5:28 PM on Sep 18, 2009 by blanchedubois, #44581
I'm 23 and just started Loestrin 24. I noticed the negative side effects immediately- nausea, cramping, constant headache, breakthrough bleeding, and severe depression. In general, I feel sick and unwell; ironically, I feel like I'm in the first trimester of a pregnancy. My doctor told me it may take a few cycles for me to adjust to this pill but I don't think I want to commit to a pill that causes this many adverse health problems. I think a baby would be less hassle!
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Reply 2 months ago on Sep 19, 2009 by grey_sky, #23124

I am in the same boat right now...all the same effects you have posted. I have been on it about 3 wks. Switched from Yaz because Yaz is soon to be recalled considering all of the law suits (it can be very damaging to liver & kidneys). Anyway, on this pill I have less hunger than I did on Yaz yet I am gaining more weight on this one, and my boobs are getting larger and hurt tremendously... The cramping is terrible feels like I am about to get my period every day or, like you said that I am pregnant-- so much so that I just took a test the other day. Basically I never want to eat again because despite eating considerably less than on Yaz my weight is climbing. Also, mood swings are far worse . I feel terrible on this. What else are we supposed to do? Sorry to be so hopeless but none of them seem to be ok from what I've read.

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