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Low-Ogestrel

Ethinyl estradiol + Norgestrel

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1.7  Effectiveness
7.6  Side Effects
3.7  Holistic Benefits
RateADrug users have reported 13 side effects and 1 holistic benefit for this medication.
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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 0% 100% 0% 0% 0%
Balance/Equilibrium 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Blood Pressure 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Breathing 0% 100% 0% 0% 0%
Confidence 50% 0% 50% 0% 0%
Coordination/Motor Skills 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Digestion 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Emotional Well-being 33.3% 66.7% 0% 0% 0%
Energy 33.3% 33.3% 33.3% 0% 0%
Eyesight 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Memory 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Mental Clarity 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Pain 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Patience 0% 50% 50% 0% 0%
Sexual Health 33.3% 33.3% 33.3% 0% 0%
Skin Complexion 0% 0% 50% 0% 50%
Sleep 0% 50% 50% 0% 0%
Stress Level 0% 50% 50% 0% 0%
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Commonly Reported Side Effects Ratings
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Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Acne 50% 50% 0% 0% 0%
Breast Tenderness 50% 0% 50% 0% 0%
Change in Libido / Sex Drive 33.3% 66.7% 0% 0% 0%
Depression 0% 33.3% 33.3% 33.3% 0%
Dizziness 50% 50% 0% 0% 0%
Fatigue 50% 0% 0% 50% 0%
Headache 50% 0% 0% 50% 0%
Irregular Bleeding 0% 0% 50% 0% 50%
Mood Swings 33.3% 33.3% 0% 0% 33.3%
Nausea 33.3% 66.7% 0% 0% 0%
Yeast Infection 50% 0% 50% 0% 0%
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Other Possible Side Effects Ratings
RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Abdominal Cramping 50% 50% 0% 0% 0%
Change in Weight 0% 33.3% 33.3% 0% 33.3%
Irregular Periods 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
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Episodes since taking Low-Ogestrel
Since taking Low-Ogestrel Rate a Drug survey participants reported these episodes:
Auto Accident 33.3%
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User Comments about Low-Ogestrel
23 Dec 2009 i've gained fifteen pounds in 5 months and my boobs have grown more than a cup size. i have terrible mood swings, i can go from happy to extremely depressed in a second. i am always tired. i have no appetite and barely eat yet am still gaining weight.
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