May 22, 2012
Topics A-Z Drugs Birth Control and Mood Swings while taking Loestrin
Birth Control and Mood Swings while taking Loestrin |
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Dear Ask The Doctor: I started taking Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo about 4 months ago. I noticed I became increasingly anxious and irritable, and I asked my gyno if I could switch to another pill. She switched me to Loestrin24E. I wanted to skip my period, so I started the Loestrin immediately after my last week of OTC without taking placebo pills. The first week on Loestrin, however, has been a total emotional nightmare. I cry at without provocation and get very angry and irritated over nothing. I stopped taking the pills last night and today has been a total nightmare - I can barely find the willpower to get out of bed. Could this be a possible side effect of the Loestrin, or did I mess with my hormones by starting a new pill so hastily? Dear Ke: Hello, I understand your worry your mood change possibly due to your contraceptive Treatment.Certainly mood swings have been described with certain contraceptives; Loestrin 24 Fe is one of the contraceptives that cause this side effect. Depression is a serious side effect and I will suggest you to stop taking it and notify your Gynecologist as soon as possible.Other common side effects attributed with Loestrin Fe include appetite fluctuation, bloating, breast swelling or tenderness, dizziness, headache, fatigue, mild nausea, nervousness, skin irritations (freckles, discoloration), stomach discomfort, vaginal itching or discharge and breakthrough spotting. I wish you a prompt recovery. |
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