Loestrin Uses? 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. Store it at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture.
Keep this and all medications out of the reach of children.
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