Switching To Minastrin 24 Fe

I have been on loestrin 24fe for about 8 years now. I loved it. No period and no problems with weight gain. Now that I have had to switch I am moody and gaining weight. This is problem because I am in fitness. All the exercise is not helping the moodiness or weight. I don't like this pill at all!!

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Hi Ale,

Sorry to hear about your problems with minastrin.

Both medications are said to contain the same active ingredients (norethindrone acetate + ethinyl estradiol + ferrous fumarate), so I'm thinking any noticeable differences (that may be having a negative effect) could probably be found in the list of "inactive ingredients" - otherwise known as binders/fillers.

However, in cases like this it may be a good idea to speak with your doctor or gynecologist about having your hormone levels checked before jumping to such conclusions. If you've had to take any time off from lo loestrin before completely switching over to minastrin, your body may also still be getting used to the fluctuation in hormones. Until they begin to level out, side effects like weight gain and mood changes can be quite common.

I hope this helps!

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