This medicine
is an estrogen and progestin combination
used to prevent pregnancy. It
may also be used to regulate the
menstrual cycle, treat symptoms
of menopause, or treat other conditions
as determined by your doctor.
Loestrin Directions?
Follow the directions
for using this medicine provided by your doctor.
THIS MEDICINE COMES with a patient information
leaflet. Read it carefully. Ask your doctor,
nurse, or pharmacist any questions that you
may have before using this medicine. TRY TO
TAKE THIS MEDICINE at the same time every
day, not more than 24 hours apart. If you
have any questions, contact your doctor, nurse,
or pharmacist.
Loestrin Side Effects?
SIDE EFFECTS, that may
go away during treatment, include nausea,
vomiting, bleeding between menstrual periods,
breast tenderness, or weight change. If they
continue or are bothersome, check with your
doctor. CHECK WITH YOUR DOCTOR AS SOON AS
POSSIBLE if you experience persistent or recurrent
abnormal vaginal bleeding, a missed menstrual
period, dizziness or fainting, swelling of
fingers or ankles, headache, or difficulty
wearing contact lenses. CONTACT YOUR DOCTOR
IMMEDIATELY if you experience calf/leg pain
or swelling, trouble breathing or shortness
of breath, chest pain, one-sided weakness,
slurred speech, lumps in the breast, sudden
severe headache, sharp or crushing chest pain,
sudden shortness of breath, yellowing skin
or eyes, changes in vision, numbness of an
arm or leg, or severe stomach pain. If you
notice other effects not listed above, contact
your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
Loestrin Warnings?
SMOKING CIGARETTES while
using this medicine may increase your risk
of stroke, heart attack, blood clots, high
blood pressure, or other diseases of the heart
and blood vessels. TAKING CERTAIN ANTIBIOTICS
or anticonvulsants while you are using this
medicine may decrease the effectiveness of
this medicine. To prevent pregnancy, use an
additional form of birth control until your
next period. If you have any questions, contact
your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist. IF YOU
WEAR CONTACT LENSES and you develop problems
with them, contact your doctor. THIS MEDICINE
MAY CAUSE dark skin patches on your face.
Exposure to the sun may make these patches
darker. If patches develop, use a sunscreen
or protective clothing when exposed to the
sun, sunlamps, or tanning booths. USE OF THIS
MEDICINE WILL NOT PREVENT the spread of sexually
transmitted diseases (STDs). DO NOT USE THIS
MEDICINE if you are pregnant. IF YOU SUSPECT
THAT YOU COULD BE PREGNANT, contact your doctor
immediately. THIS MEDICINE IS EXCRETED IN
BREAST MILK. IF YOU ARE OR WILL BE BREAST-FEEDING
while you are using this medicine, check with
your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks
to your baby.
Loestrin Missed Dose?
IF YOU MISS A DOSE
OF THIS MEDICINE, take it as soon as you
remember. Take your next dose at the regular
time. This means you may take 2 doses on the
same day.
IF YOU MISS MORE THAN 1 DOSE OF THIS
MEDICINE, refer to the patient information
that came with this medicine.
Loestrin Storage?
Store it at room temperature
away from sunlight and moisture. Keep this
and all medications out of the reach of children.
NOTE: The above
information is intended to supplement, not
substitute for, the expertise and judgment
of your physician, pharmacist, or other healthcare
professional. It should not be construed to
indicate that the use of the product is safe,
appropriate, or effective for you. Consult
your healthcare professional before taking
the product.
