http://www.medications.com/effect/view/23982 I think everyone here has to realize that they just had bad luck with the pill. every medication generally acts differently with everyone on the planet. i've been on loestrin for about a year now and ive had positive and negative side effects. i lost weight Sun, 30 Sep 2007 11:49:40 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/23982?item=2149 KEep in mind that regular Loestrin is different from Loestrin24. Loestrin24 is known for shorter lighter periods...not regular Loestrin. Make sure you are getting the correct pill at the pharmacy! http://www.medications.com/effect/view/23982?item=2149