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Femcon FE

Ethinyl estradiol + Norethindrone

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2.9 Effectiveness

6.8 Side Effects

4 Holistic Benefits

RateADrug users have reported 13 Femcon FE side effects and 2 Femcon FE benefits.

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Description | Uses & Side Effects | Warnings

The generic name of this medication is norethindrone/ethinyl estradiol and the brand name is Femcon Fe. It is manufactured by Warner Chilcott Company Inc.

The active ingredients of this medication are ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone. The inactive ingredients are dibasic calcium phosphate, lactose, magnesium stearate, maltodextrin, povidone, sodium starch glycolate, spearmint flavor and sucralose.

It is primarily used in the prevention of pregnancy.

Common Uses:

This medication is used in the prevention of pregnancy.

Off Label Uses:

Treatment of:
Acne;
Heavy menstrual bleeding;
Painful menstrual periods;
Irregular menstrual periods;
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD);
Various other problems like polycystic ovary disease (PCOS).

Side Effects:
Breast tenderness or enlargement;
Changes in appetite;
Changes in weight;
Dizziness;
Hair loss;
Headache;
Nausea;
Stomach cramps or bloating;
Unusual spotting or bleeding;
Vomiting.

Cautions / Warnings:

Not recommended in people that have:
Allergic reactions to this medication or any of its ingredients;
Chest pain caused by angina;
Liver disease; liver tumors or cancer.
Not recommended in pregnant women or women planning on becoming pregnant.

Drug Interactions:
Atorvastatin or troleandomycin;
Acitretin;
Aprepitant;
Azole antifungals (eg, itraconazole, ketoconazole);
Beta-blockers (eg, propranolol);
Clofibric acid;
Lamotrigine;
Morphine;
Penicillamine or thyroid hormones (eg, levothyroxine).

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Brands	Effectiveness	Holistic Benefits	Side Effects	Number of Ratings
NuvaRing	7.9	6.29	3.85	86
Yaz	6.6	5.83	4	159
Loestrin	6.58	5.61	4.14	99
Yasmin	6.51	5.46	3.87	63
Ortho Tri-Cyclen	6.13	5.59	4.2	165
Femcon FE	3.12	4.14	5.78	26

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Effectiveness of Femcon FE by Condition

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Birth Control

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Menopause

Acne

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Effectiveness on "Birth Control"

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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being

Since taking Femcon FE, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:

Effect on:	Much Worse	Worse	No Change	Better	Much Better
Appetite	21.2%	30.3%	39.4%	3%	6.1%
Balance/Equilibrium	6.5%	12.9%	80.6%	0%	0%
Blood Pressure	3.2%	19.4%	74.2%	3.2%	0%
Breathing	0%	20%	76.7%	3.3%	0%
Confidence	12.5%	21.9%	59.4%	6.2%	0%
Coordination/Motor Skills	3.2%	22.6%	74.2%	0%	0%
Digestion	6.7%	23.3%	63.3%	6.7%	0%
Emotional Well-being	14.7%	41.2%	26.5%	8.8%	8.8%
Energy	18.2%	36.4%	30.3%	12.1%	3%
Eyesight	0%	16.7%	83.3%	0%	0%
Memory	9.1%	21.2%	66.7%	3%	0%
Mental Clarity	9.7%	22.6%	61.3%	6.5%	0%
Pain	16.7%	10%	56.7%	13.3%	3.3%
Patience	15.2%	36.4%	45.5%	3%	0%
Sexual Health	20%	20%	40%	10%	10%
Skin Complexion	21.2%	9.1%	45.5%	18.2%	6.1%
Sleep	12.9%	19.4%	64.5%	3.2%	0%
Stress Level	20.6%	29.4%	44.1%	2.9%	2.9%

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Commonly Reported Femcon FE Side Effects

RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:

Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Diarrhea	50%	16.7%	16.7%	16.7%	0%
Mood Swings	39.4%	9.1%	15.2%	24.2%	12.1%
Stomach Ache	50%	33.3%	16.7%	0%	0%
Bloating	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Irregular Bleeding	68.2%	13.6%	9.1%	0%	9.1%
Dry Cervical Mucus	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Gas	42.9%	28.6%	14.3%	14.3%	0%
Headache	48.5%	18.2%	6.1%	18.2%	9.1%
Acne	64%	16%	8%	4%	8%
Anxiety	33.3%	16.7%	0%	33.3%	16.7%
Fatigue	41.7%	11.1%	19.4%	13.9%	13.9%
Insomnia	50%	16.7%	16.7%	16.7%	0%
Breathing Difficulties	50%	33.3%	0%	16.7%	0%
Sexual Dysfunction	50%	25%	25%	0%	0%
Blurred Vision	80%	20%	0%	0%	0%
Cold Symptoms	60%	20%	20%	0%	0%
Depression	48.4%	9.7%	22.6%	9.7%	9.7%
Dizziness	52.9%	20.6%	11.8%	11.8%	2.9%
Irregular Heartbeat	50%	0%	25%	25%	0%
High Blood Pressure	79.2%	12.5%	0%	8.3%	0%
Muscle Cramping	33.3%	16.7%	33.3%	16.7%	0%
Yeast Infection	84.6%	15.4%	0%	0%	0%
Breast Tenderness	48.1%	22.2%	14.8%	11.1%	3.7%
Hot Flashes / Flushing	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Change in Sex Drive	40.7%	22.2%	11.1%	14.8%	11.1%
Drowsiness	50%	0%	16.7%	16.7%	16.7%
Nausea	57.1%	14.3%	14.3%	3.6%	10.7%
Sensitivity to Light	60%	20%	0%	20%	0%
Indigestion	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Confusion	66.7%	16.7%	0%	16.7%	0%
Fever	75%	25%	0%	0%	0%

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Less Commonly Reported Femcon FE Side Effects

RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:

Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Irregular Bleeding	50%	0%	25%	25%	0%
Reduced Libido	69.2%	15.4%	0%	15.4%	0%
Numbing Sensation	92.3%	3.8%	3.8%	0%	0%
Irregular Periods (women)	70.8%	20.8%	0%	0%	8.3%
Pain in Limbs	65.4%	19.2%	7.7%	7.7%	0%
Anxiety	52%	16%	12%	8%	12%
Eye / Vision Problems	80.8%	15.4%	0%	3.8%	0%
Thrombosis (Blood Clotting)	96.2%	0%	3.8%	0%	0%
Abdominal Pain	51.9%	22.2%	11.1%	7.4%	7.4%
Chest Pain	71.4%	21.4%	3.6%	3.6%	0%
Breathing Difficulties	79.2%	20.8%	0%	0%	0%
Blurred Vision	70.8%	16.7%	8.3%	4.2%	0%
Change in Weight	57.1%	10.7%	10.7%	10.7%	10.7%

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Episodes since taking Femcon FE

Since taking Femcon FE Rate a Drug survey participants reported these episodes:

Auto Accident	2.2%
Fall	6.7%

Hallucination	2.2%
Hospitalization	4.4%

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User Comments about Femcon FE

03 Oct 2011	In general I loved it! The medication is small and tastes like mints so it can be taken easily anwhere with out a drink! It was a little on the expensive side but I loved it! —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
03 Jun 2011	This birth control has been the best one for me I had no side effects, I did spot for the first month but it was nothing like compared to the nuva ring. Femcon is great I love it also has brought back my sex drive again which nuva ring also got rid of for me. Definitely would recommend it. —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
19 Mar 2011	I like that it included iron in the off week pills, but my skin got a lot worse while I was on this —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
06 Feb 2011	I just had my fourth child via c-section, and I am scheduled for a tubal ligation on March 1st, but until then I am taking Femcon as a temporary birth control method and I have went through hell since I started to take it. I never suffer with migraine headaches and they have been terrible since I began this pill. Also, I have had the worst case of breakthrough bleeding that anyone could possibly have. I would definitely NOT reccommend this pill to anyone at all. I have been nervously worried about my health in this past month. —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
14 Jan 2011	ever since stopping this pill i have experienced terrible anxiety which has led to insomnia. when i first started taking them i had insomnia. they have screwed me up so bad. i landed in the hospital because my anxiety was so bad. my heart rate was 160 bpm —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use