What is Lo Loestrin Fe ?

• Vision loss, double or blurred vision
• Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
• Breast lumps, tenderness, pain, swelling, or discharge
• Sudden and severe stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, lightheadedness
• Chest pain that may spread, trouble breathing, unusual sweating, fainting
• Numbness or weakness in your arm or leg, or on one side of your body, pain in your lower leg (calf), sudden or severe headache, or problems with vision, speech, or walking
• Dark urine or pale stools, loss of appetite, yellow skin or eyes
• Unusual, unexpected, or heavy vaginal bleeding
• Unusual moods or behavior, depression

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
• Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.
• Although you are using this medicine to prevent pregnancy, you should know that using this medicine while you are pregnant could harm the unborn baby. Tell your doctor right away if you think you have become pregnant.
• Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding, or if you had given birth within 4 weeks before you start using this medicine. Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, diabetes, gallbladder disease, hereditary angioedema, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, migraines, or a history of cervical cancer, depression, or chloasma gravidarum (skin disorder during pregnancy). Tell your doctor if you smoke or if you are having a surgery that requires inactivity for a long time. Tell your doctor if you wear contact lenses.
• This medicine may cause the following problems:Increased risk of heart attack, stroke, or blood clotsIncreased risk of breast, endometrial, ovarian, or cervical cancerLiver problems (including liver tumor or cancer)High blood pressureGallbladder diseaseHigh cholesterol in the bloodEye or vision problems
• This medicine will not protect you from getting HIV/AIDS or other sexually transmitted infections.
• This medicine may cause skin discoloration. Use a sunscreen when you are outdoors. Avoid sunlamps and tanning beds.
• You might have some light bleeding or spotting, especially during the first 3 months of using this medicine. This is usually normal and should not last long. However, if you have heavy bleeding or the bleeding lasts more than a few days in a row, call your doctor.
• Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results.
• Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. You may need to stop using this medicine several days before you have surgery or medical tests.