Loestrin 1.5/30 Birth Control Pills

There is no direct link between Loestrin 1.5/30 and weight gain. Some women experience changes in their appetite that may lead to weight gain while taking Loestrin 1.5/30. Others may find that their bodies retain more fluid while taking Loestrin 1.5/30, even though they actually don’t gain any body fat.

One of our Patient Care Advisors or licensed physicians will always review the medications and supplements you’re currently taking before prescribing Loestrin 1.5/30. Certain drugs (recreational, over-the-counter, or prescription) can interact with Loestrin 1.5/30 and make it less effective at preventing pregnancy. Drugs that may interact with Loestrin 1.5/30 include HIV drugs, anti-seizure drugs, antibiotics, and even herbal supplements like St. John’s wort.

Women who have high blood pressure or take medications to control blood pressure should not take Loestrin 1.5/30 Our Pandia Health medical team recommends other options including progestin-only pill (POPs), IUDs with hormone (Mirena, Liletta, Kyleena, Skyla), copper IUDs, implants (nexplanon), the birth control shot (depo-provera), or condoms and spermicide.

If you choose to pay out-of-pocket, Loestrin 1.5/30 is a pretty affordable birth control pill, being $22 per pack. You can also save money by choosing any other Loestrin 1.5/30 generic equivalent such as Larin 1.5/30,  1.5/30, Aurovela 1.5/30, Hailey 1.5/30 for $22 per pack or $0 with insurance. Generics have the SAME active ingredients and dosage as the name brand. Watch our video explaining generics vs. brand birth control pills.

You shouldn’t smoke anyway, but especially not if you take estrogen containing birth control pills like Loestrin 1.5/30. Smoking increases the risk of serious side effects like blood clots, especially in women who are older than 35.

Don’t take Loestrin 1.5/30 if you’re allergic to any of its ingredients. Signs and symptoms of an allergic reaction to Loestrin 1.5/30 are rare and usually very mild and may include itching, hives, or dizziness. Serious allergic reactions to Loestrin 1.5/30 can occur in very rare cases. Stop taking Loestrin 1.5/30 and call 911 immediately if you experience swelling in the lips, mouth, or tongue, or if you have a hard time breathing.

Loestrin 1.5/30 isn’t for everyone. Women with a history of certain medical conditions like heart disease, high blood pressure, kidney disease, liver cancer, or severe migraines should not take Loestrin 1.5/30. Our Pandia Health Care Advisors are standing by to help you figure out the best birth control method given your health history.

It’s easy to get Loestrin 1.5/30 at just about any pharmacy near you with a doctor’s prescription. Concerned about your privacy? Our doctor-founded, doctor-led team at Pandia Health is happy to help you get Loestrin 1.5/30 or any other birth control you need, discreetly and conveniently.

If you don’t have insurance, don’t worry! Pandia Health has a range of payment options.

It’s not true that Loestrin 1.5/30 causes infertility. If you’re taking Loestrin 1.5/30 and want to have a baby, talk to your doctor and then stop taking the medication. Normal fertility should return within one or two menstrual cycles after your last pill. Dr. Yen explains more about birth control and infertility in this video. Watch to learn more!