Loestrin is a prescription combined oral contraceptive. This article from the eMedTV Web site explains how Loestrin works and provides a more in-depth look at the birth control pill's effects, potential side effects, and dosing information.
Common Loestrin side effects may include headaches, bloating, and nausea. This eMedTV selection describes other potential side effects of Loestrin, including serious side effects that should be reported to a healthcare provider immediately.
This eMedTV page explains that although it is a popular belief that birth control pills cause weight gain, research has shown that this may not be the case. This article also covers what to do if you are taking Loestrin and weight gain occurs.
Loestrin is an oral contraceptive that is primarily used for preventing pregnancy. As this eMedTV page explains, however, it can also be used for other purposes. Common off-label Loestrin uses (such as the treatment of acne) are also listed.
It is important to take your Loestrin dosage at the same time each day. This selection from the eMedTV Web site offers a detailed discussion on Loestrin dosing, including instructions on what to do if you miss a dose of the birth control pill.
Drug interactions can occur when Loestrin is taken with protease inhibitors, antibiotics, and other drugs. This eMedTV page explains drug interactions with Loestrin, including a list of other medications that can interact with the birth control pill.
As this eMedTV article explains, taking Loestrin increases your risk of life-threatening problems, such as heart attacks, strokes, and blood clots. This page covers several other Loestrin warnings and precautions, including who should avoid the drug.
An overdose of Loestrin (Junel, Microgestin) may cause nausea, vaginal bleeding, and other symptoms. This eMedTV page gives more details on what to expect from a Loestrin overdose and explains what to do if you have taken too much of the medication.
Loestrin (Junel, Microgestin) should not be used during pregnancy. This eMedTV page talks about Loestrin and pregnancy, including information on large studies that looked at what happened when the drug was accidentally taken during early pregnancy.
If you are breastfeeding, you will probably be advised to avoid Loestrin (Junel, Microgestin). This eMedTV selection discusses Loestrin and breastfeeding, explaining why your healthcare provider may recommend a different type of birth control pill.
Junel and Microgestin are the generic versions of Loestrin. This segment on the eMedTV Web site takes an in-depth look at generic Loestrin, including an explanation of how the FDA determines if a generic drug is equivalent to a brand-name drug.
