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Low-Ogestrel

Ethinyl estradiol + Norgestrel

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5.4  Effectiveness
5.5  Side Effects
5.9  Holistic Benefits

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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being
Since taking Low-Ogestrel, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:
Effect on:Much WorseWorseNo ChangeBetterMuch Better
Appetite 3.4% 13.8% 62.1% 13.8% 6.9%
Balance/Equilibrium 3.4% 3.4% 82.8% 10.3% 0%
Blood Pressure 0% 3.4% 93.1% 3.4% 0%
Breathing 0% 6.9% 72.4% 13.8% 6.9%
Confidence 3.4% 6.9% 79.3% 6.9% 3.4%
Coordination/Motor Skills 0% 0% 93.1% 3.4% 3.4%
Digestion 0% 6.9% 86.2% 6.9% 0%
Emotional Well-being 6.7% 16.7% 60% 6.7% 10%
Energy 3.3% 6.7% 60% 20% 10%
Eyesight 0% 6.9% 86.2% 6.9% 0%
Memory 0% 3.4% 82.8% 10.3% 3.4%
Mental Clarity 0% 0% 86.2% 13.8% 0%
Pain 3.4% 3.4% 79.3% 6.9% 6.9%
Patience 0% 10.3% 65.5% 17.2% 6.9%
Sexual Health 3.3% 20% 56.7% 13.3% 6.7%
Skin Complexion 0% 10.3% 55.2% 17.2% 17.2%
Sleep 0% 3.4% 62.1% 20.7% 13.8%
Stress Level 0% 6.9% 65.5% 17.2% 10.3%
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Commonly Reported Low-Ogestrel Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Acne 87.5% 12.5% 0% 0% 0%
Allergic Reaction 95.8% 4.2% 0% 0% 0%
Anxiety 73.7% 5.3% 15.8% 0% 5.3%
Blurred Vision 84.2% 5.3% 5.3% 5.3% 0%
Breast Tenderness 56.5% 21.7% 17.4% 4.3% 0%
Breathing Difficulties 73.7% 10.5% 10.5% 0% 5.3%
Change in Sex Drive 52% 36% 4% 8% 0%
Cold Symptoms 78.9% 21.1% 0% 0% 0%
Confusion 84.2% 10.5% 0% 5.3% 0%
Depression 67.9% 14.3% 7.1% 10.7% 0%
Diarrhea 89.5% 10.5% 0% 0% 0%
Dizziness 85.2% 7.4% 3.7% 3.7% 0%
Drowsiness 78.9% 10.5% 5.3% 5.3% 0%
Fatigue 70.4% 7.4% 3.7% 14.8% 3.7%
Fever 94.7% 5.3% 0% 0% 0%
Gas 84.2% 10.5% 5.3% 0% 0%
Hair Growth 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Headache 70.4% 11.1% 7.4% 11.1% 0%
High Blood Pressure 87.5% 12.5% 0% 0% 0%
Insomnia 73.7% 10.5% 0% 5.3% 10.5%
Irregular Bleeding 60.9% 21.7% 8.7% 4.3% 4.3%
Irregular Heartbeat 78.9% 15.8% 0% 0% 5.3%
Mood Swings 64.3% 14.3% 7.1% 10.7% 3.6%
Muscle Cramping 68.4% 26.3% 5.3% 0% 0%
Nausea 68% 20% 8% 4% 0%
Sensitivity to Light 84.2% 5.3% 10.5% 0% 0%
Sexual Dysfunction 84.2% 5.3% 0% 5.3% 5.3%
Stomach Ache 78.9% 10.5% 0% 5.3% 5.3%
Yeast Infection 87% 8.7% 4.3% 0% 0%
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Less Commonly Reported Low-Ogestrel Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Abdominal Pain 75% 25% 0% 0% 0%
Appetite Loss 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Change in Weight 56% 16% 16% 8% 4%
Chest Pain 87% 8.7% 4.3% 0% 0%
Eye / Vision Problems 95.7% 4.3% 0% 0% 0%
Irregular Periods (women) 62.5% 12.5% 25% 0% 0%
Pain in Limbs 95.7% 4.3% 0% 0% 0%
Reduced Libido 80% 0% 0% 20% 0%
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Episodes since taking Low-Ogestrel
Since taking Low-Ogestrel Rate a Drug survey participants reported these episodes:
Auto Accident 0.8%
Blindness 0.8%
Fall 0.8%
Hospitalization 0.8%
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18 Aug 2011 I never take any BCP before until this month my doctor put me with this medication Low Ogestrel and I started last Wednesday but from last week until this Monday I noticed some was wrong with me. I felt awful my mood change extremely feeling sad, depress , anxious , with low energy , bad thoughts about my life , headache etc. This Monday night I looked for some information about site effects from this medicine and after reading a lot about all the negatives site effects right away I understood of where come from all this changes. I'm stopped of taking this pills three days ago and I am feeling normal again. Please don't take this birth control pills because this medication is awful !!
   —Posted by Anonymous
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10 Aug 2011 I've been on Low-Ogestrel for almost 3 weeks. I use it more to regulate my cycle than for actual birth control. I am stopping today. I thought I was having problems with low blood sugar or dehydration, but after going over Low-Ogestrel's side-effects I've realized it's this pill. I've had nausea, dizziness, cramping in my calves, severe headaches, and shortness of breath. I sometimes thought my head was just going to explode. I am hoping these symptoms cease asap because mine were frightening in their intensity. This pill just did not work for me (obviously) and I am seriously considering coming off birth control entirely. I'd rather bleed every day of my life than die of a heart attack or blood clot in my brain.
   —Posted by A.
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13 Jul 2011 I used to have very irregular periods that caused me to get very sick and miss school. I started on Loestrin 24, but for some reason had breakthrough bleeding. I then started Low ogestral and it has done the job. My periods usually last 3 or 4 days with some slight cramping, but nothing like the cramps, pain, nausea, and diarrhea I used to get. It has also helped clear my acne.
   —Posted by Anonymous
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04 Apr 2011 My doctor presribed low ogestrel because irregular period that had been on for 5 weeks. I had to take 4 for 4 days 3 for 3 days 2 for 2 days then 1 a day. After the first two days i started having severe anxiety attacks. Then i started having irregular heartbeats, short of breathe, nervousness, migranes and loss of energy. I have stopped taking them and waiting for my follow visit in two day with my doctor. And most of my symptom has ceased.
   —Posted by Elizabeth
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15 Dec 2010 I have been taking low-ogestrel for 1 1/2 months and 3 weeks ago I began feeling nauseous after every meal lasting about 10 minutes and then I get stomache cramps which last non-stop for another 10 minutes. I also have trouble going to sleep and staying asleep at night. Has anyone else experienced these side effects?
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