Switching From Loestrin 24 Fe To Lomedia (Page 2) (Top voted first)

I am one of the customers unhappy with the discontinuation of Loestrin 24 Fe. I saw so many negative reviews with those who switched to Minastrin that I refused to take it despite what my nurse was trying to say. I researched and knew a generic was coming. I have waited since October of last year for Lomedia and picked up my prescription and pills 3 weeks ago. I still haven't taken them because I'd like to know about the experience on these pills. Has anyone taken Lomedia? Please share your experience so we can all be informed.

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Don't fret! That generic pill that's so generic it doesn't even have a name, just the name of the chemicals. Norethindrone Acetate and Ethinyl Estradiol 1mg/.02mg with ferrous tablets. It looks just like the Loestrin I used to take and I've been on it for about 4 months. It's absolutely the same for me. It's made my a company called Mylan. Box is pink and the packets are blue and look just like Loestrin/Lomedia packs.

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I think you should look again at the Mylan. Mine has only 4 ferrous tablets. You just need to be careful about what the dosage is. I believe the Lomedia was 1mg/.02mg, and that's what I'm currently on with the Mylan.

This was a solution that my pharmacist recommended so maybe check with them too. One of the things I learned in this whole clusterf*** of a process is that the Pharmacist actually knows more about what your insurance covers, and more of the breadth of options available than the doctor. The doc can say "take something along these lines" and the pharmacist can be like "this is the same dosage and is covered by your insurance" etc. That might sound kind of scary, but it's not like the pharmacist has an associates degree or something. I think it's something like 5 years of pretty specialized schooling for it. Just make sure the person you're talking to is the pharmacist for the pharmacy and not an intern/clerk.

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Hey everyone. I noticed a lot of negative reviews were coming from people that didn't ride out the first three months. On ANY BC pill (like most OB/GYNS recommend) you should give it at least 90 days for your body to adjust.

I have been on Lomedia for over a year and I just want to say IT GETS SO MUCH BETTER. The first 3 months I was an emotional wreck, I had major anxiety (something I have never experienced in my life), and was bleeding on and off for all three months.

Like clockwork, after about the fourth month I started to even out. My periods lasted about three days, and all I needed was a light panty-liner.

I still experience a little bit of anxiety, and I will occasionally get headaches. However, I have not gotten my period (any sort of bleeding or cramping) for about four/five months now, and my skin has cleared up amazingly. Yaaaaass! :D

I know it sucks, believe me I was so pissed off those first four months when I was bleeding on and off and running around like a crazy person. But I would say give it at least four/five months to truly see how you react to it.

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Oh god. That sucks! You were on Loestrin 24FE before, though?
What you're describing is similar to my experience on Minastrin. My pharmacist put me on a super generic Norethindrone Acetate and Ethinyl Estradiol 1mg/.02mg with ferrous tablets by Mylan. It looks just like the Loestrin I used to take and I've been on it since about April and it's absolutely the same for me as the Loestrin was before. No mood swings, light periods, no cramping, I feel like myself.

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Everyone, this is my last update. I stopped taking Lomedia after finishing my second pack last week. I continued to experience bloating, lost sleep/restless during the second week, and started my cycle (light) the third week that continued through the fourth week. This happened through two packs, and I decided that it is just not for me. I never felt restless anytime I've taken birth control. I've never had a 12 day cycle. I've never had that level of bloating on a pill. I've decided to just get a hormone test in a few months when the synthetic hormones are out of my system to help me determine the appropriate pill for me.

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I was switched to LoMedia24Fe by my doc almost three weeks ago. I have had my period for most of it. BUT let me give you a bit of history. I get blood clots in my uterus and was told by my gyno. to take my birth control back to back. (meaning no period week) I have gone on like this for over a year with no period (its great!). But then, BAM! I start Lomedia and get my period?! Strange? I think so. Its like the hormones are not as strong as loestrin24fe.

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Me too loved loestrin 24 I've tried Wymzya fe just not the same bout to try lomedia 24. Praying it works

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I have been on Lomedia 24 fe for a little over a year now and still suffer from mood swings near my period and headaches. Nothing like I did when I first began taking it though. The first three months for me were hell. I was constantly bloated, I felt absolutely crazed, and all in all just not myself. It was so bad I almost swapped to a different Rx. I decided to stick it out for at least 3 months and it did get better. Im still not 100% satisfied with it but don't want to go through another trial and risk feeling like a crazy person again.

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i took a hormonal birth control pill last year that made me pass out and get violently ill. they could never find out what it was but once i stopped taking the pill, i was absolutely fine. That was about a year ago.

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I was on Loestrin 24 FE for 7 years as well and then switched to Lomedia 24 and have been bleeding 20 days each month for three months and then for two months was bleeding for 7-10 days and finally this month 4 days. I wish that never discontinued Loestrin 24 FE.

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I started Lomedia 24 Fe in June - my first birth control pill, and i hate it. The first three months I had terrible breakouts, i was exhausted all the time, depressed and moody. Those symptoms got better after 3 solid months, but since I get a light period randomly about 2-3 times per month, with cramping and bloating and hormonal moodiness each time. I'm afraid to try anything else, but this pill doesn't work for me at all.

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Huh. My pharmacist told me that they stopped making Lomedia 24 FE.

I got some super generic version of the same thing, though. It's made in India and I'm a little a worried about that.

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This pill is horrible!!! I am not done with the pack yet and am going to stop immediately. Since taking it I have also been extremely moody (going from sensitive to snappy). I am extremely bloated and low energy. I knew I wasnt feeling like myself since starting this pill and all the other comments have confirmed lomedia is to blame!

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I was on Loestrin 24 FE for 7 years with no problem (and no period which was awesome!). When Loestrin went away I was switched to Minastrin and constantly had break through bleeding. No crazy hormone changes or acne break outs though. I tried to stick with Minastrin for 9 months, but then after having my cycle 3 times in one month I was over it!

So my doctor thought I needed a high dosage of BC and put me on Gildess 1.5/30. I didn't have break through bleeding until the third month, but my cycle was heavy when it came, and I was a crazy emotional wreck all three months.

I finally did my own research and came across Lomedia. I will say the positives is I'm not crazy emotional anymore, I kind of got my bite back (in a good way), also no weight gain. The first month I was a little broken out, mostly on my shoulders, and my cycle started 2 days early, so I had it for a full 7 days. The second month I had break through (an actual full, but light, cycle for 7 days). But did not have a cycle during the placebo pills. I just finished up my third month, had another full 7 day cycle during the placebo pills, so it started a couple days early again. Im on my 4th month, just started my second week and Im having light break through again.

For those on Lomedia, who has not had any hormonal of physical problems, did your cycle ever even out? Similar to what you experienced with Loestrin?

I'm feeling good other than the breakthroughs and really would like to get this pill to work.

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I have been on low media for almost 2 months now and I have had nothing but problems. I have been spotting I also have had mood swings and gains weight as well as bloating. I was put on it to stop my periods and help me with my menstrual migraines. I also have low iron and was told this had iron in it. I would not recommend it. I was on the Lo Lostermin Fe and loved it but it was so expensive. I am 46 and not sure what I should do at this point.

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I have had the exact same problems! I absolutely do not like this birth control at all! the point of me taking it was to control my menstrual migraines and stop me from having periods. I am supposed to skip the placebos, but so far I have constant spotting its ridiculous... Just wanted you to know there's someone else out there that totally agrees with you. I have never had any problems with birth control in the past. Never had any weight gain or anything like that until this birth control! I have one more month on it and I think I'm done.

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This is my second month in lomedia. I was previously on levora, and have been on that for over a year. My gyno switched me to lomedia for shorter periods. The first month of taking lomedia I was sick with an upper respiratory infection so I had to take amoxicillin. I spotted the second week on the pill, then I had light spotting for the two days of my period. In my second pack, on the second week I started spotting again, and have been spotting for five days now! Plus I'm bloated and feeling sad. I hope my body gets used to this pill, or I'm going back to levora, even if it makes my period longer.

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So I was on Cryselle for a year and I switched to Microgestin because the hormones in the Cryselle were SO strong that I was crazy. Like so cranky and evil and depressed. Literally Cryselle made me nuts. So I switched to Microgestin and I have been on Microgestin for 4 months now. I loved EVERYTHING about it. No more mood swings, no more depression, no more cramps, bloating or weight gain. EXCEPT I basically had my period the whole 4 months. I know it was spotting but it was so heavy I had to wear tampons for 4 months. I'm assuming the hormone levels were too low since I bled because I have NEVER spotted a day in my life until Microgestin. My doctor switched me to LoMedia 24 Fe today because it is a little higher in hormones than Microgestin, but not as many as Cryselle. I don't start taking Lomedia 24 Fe for another week (after my period). I hope this works for me! It seems like all bad reviews, but I guess it's different for every woman!

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Oh my goodness...Jencentric maybe right, I am afraid it is true, I just tried to call in my regular Lomedia prescription and my pharmacy could not get it! They called around to other stores and only 1 store local to me had 1 packet left so I am getting it thank goodness, but they did not seem sure if they would be able to get it next month! I am shocked, I too LOVED Loestrin and was unfairly blindsided when it was discontinued. I am hoping this is not the case with Lomedia. Otherwise I will be upset! I don't want to start over! I went from Loestrin to Minastrin which sucked, then found Lomedia which I've been happy with other than maybe some minor anxiety from time to time. So I guess we'll see next month!! Anyone else experiencing this?? Maybe just a glitch in the system??

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Thanks for the reply! I'll try and post an update next month when I try to refill again. I called my OB/GYN yesterday afternoon and left a message with the nurse to try to look into it so maybe she will give me a call!! I looked up the Mylan generic...7 ferrus tablets instead of Lomedia's 4...I am spoiled having my extremely light, 3-day period so the 7 day will not be fun I am afraid!

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