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ABOUT
Lo Loestrin Fe is a low-dose birth control pill that contains 2 types of female hormones, an estrogen called ethinyl estradiol and a progestin called norethindrone acetate. When taken as directed, oral contraceptives help to lower the chances of becoming pregnant. They do not protect against HIV infection (AIDS) and other sexually transmitted diseases.
Lo Loestrin Fe is effective at preventing pregnancy. Your chance of getting pregnant depends on how well you follow the directions for taking your birth control pills. The better you follow the directions, the less chance you have of getting pregnant. Women with a body mass index (BMI) above 35 kg/m2 were not studied in the clinical trial, so it is not known how well Lo Loestrin Fe protects against pregnancy in such women. If you are moderately obese, discuss with your healthcare provider whether Lo Loestrin Fe is appropriate for you.
GETTING LO LOESTRIN FE
Lo Loestrin Fe is a prescription birth control pill—you need to visit your healthcare provider to make sure it’s the right option for you. There’s no generic equivalent available, so be sure your pharmacy fills your Lo Loestrin Fe prescription as prescribed.
TAKING LO LOESTRIN FE
You should not take oral contraceptives if you smoke cigarettes and are over 35 years old. Smoking increases your risk of serious cardiovascular side effects (heart and blood vessel problems) from birth control pills, including death from heart attack, blood clots, or stroke. This risk increases with age and the number of cigarettes you smoke.
Birth control pills should not be taken during pregnancy.
You should not take Lo Loestrin Fe any earlier than 4 weeks after having a baby.
If you are breastfeeding, consider another birth control method until you are ready to stop breastfeeding. Birth control pills that contain estrogen, like Lo Loestrin Fe, may decrease the amount of breast milk your body makes. A small amount of the Pill’s hormones pass into breast milk.
Your healthcare provider will not give you Lo Loestrin Fe if you have ever had breast cancer, liver disease including liver tumors, blood clots in your legs, lungs, or eyes, a stroke, heart attack, certain heart valve problems or heart rhythm abnormalities that can cause blood clots to form in the heart, an inherited problem with your blood that makes it clot more than normal, high blood pressure that medicine can’t control, diabetes with kidney, eye, nerve, or blood vessel damage, or certain kinds of severe migraines with aura, numbness, weakness, or changes in vision. Birth control pills may not be a good choice for you if you have ever had jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes) caused by pregnancy (also called cholestasis of pregnancy).
Your healthcare provider also will not give you Lo Loestrin Fe if you are taking Hepatitis C drugs containing ombitasvir/paritaprevir/ritonavir, with or without dasabuvir, as this may increase levels of liver enzymes in the blood.
Tell your healthcare provider about all medicines and herbal products that you take. Some medicines and herbal products may make birth control less effective, including barbiturates, bosentan, carbamazepine, felbamate, griseofulvin, oxcarbazepine, phenytoin, rifampin, St John’s wort, and topiramate.
Take 1 pill at the same time every day. Take the pills in the order directed on the blister pack. Do not skip pills or take at intervals exceeding 24 hours. If you miss any pills or if you vomit or have diarrhea within 3 to 4 hours after taking your pill, follow the instructions for "What should I do if I miss any pills?"
Talk to your healthcare provider about which day is best for you to start taking Lo Loestrin Fe. It is important to take your birth control pill at the same time every day and in the order directed on the blister pack.
If you are starting a hormonal birth control pill for the first time:
- Take the first blue pill of the first pack during the first 24 hours of your period.
- You will not need to use a back-up method of birth control because you are starting the pill at the beginning of your period. However, if you start on a day other than the first day of your period, or if you start after having a baby and you have not yet had a period, use a back-up method of birth control, such as a condom and spermicide, until you have taken a blue pill for 7 days in a row.
- After taking the last brown pill (Day 28) of the blister pack, start taking the blue pill from a new blister pack the very next day whether or not you have your period. You should not skip any days between packs. Learn more about starting or switching to Lo Loestrin Fe.
You may stop taking Lo Loestrin Fe whenever you wish. Consider a visit with your healthcare provider for a pre-pregnancy checkup before you stop taking Lo Loestrin Fe.
SIDE EFFECTS
Like pregnancy, birth control pills increase the risk of serious blood clots, especially in women who have other risk factors, such as smoking, obesity, or age greater than 35. It is possible to die from a problem caused by a blood clot, such as a heart attack or a stroke.
The most common side effects reported by women taking Lo Loestrin Fe in a study were nausea/vomiting, headache, spotting or bleeding between menstrual periods, painful menstruation, weight change, breast tenderness, acne, abdominal pain, anxiety, and depression.
In a clinical study, about 4% of women reported changes in weight and 2% reported anxiety or depression when taking Lo Loestrin Fe. Women with a history of depression should be carefully observed by their healthcare provider and if depression comes back to a serious degree, Lo Loestrin Fe should be discontinued.
The most common side effects reported by women taking Lo Loestrin Fe in a study were nausea/vomiting (7%), headache (7%), spotting or bleeding between menstrual periods (5%), painful menstruation (4%), weight change (4%), breast tenderness (4%), acne (3%), abdominal pain (3%), anxiety (2%), and depression (2%).
MY PERIOD ON LO LOESTRIN FE
When you take Lo Loestrin Fe you may have bleeding and spotting between periods, called unscheduled bleeding. Approximately half of the women who use Lo Loestrin Fe have unscheduled bleeding or spotting in the first months of use, and about one-third of users continue to have unscheduled bleeding or spotting after one year of use. If the unscheduled bleeding or spotting is heavy, or lasts for more than a few days, you should discuss this with your healthcare provider.
It is not uncommon to miss your period. However, if you go two or more months in a row without a period, or you miss your period after a month where you did not take all your pills correctly, call your healthcare provider because you may be pregnant. Also notify your healthcare provider if you have symptoms of pregnancy, such as morning sickness or unusual breast tenderness. Stop taking Lo Loestrin Fe if you are pregnant.
Your birth control pills may not be as effective if you miss any blue or white pills, especially if you miss the first few or the last few blue pills in a pack.
If you MISS 1 blue pill:
- Take it as soon as you remember. Take the next pill at your regular time. This means you may take 2 pills in 1 day
- You do not need to use a backup birth control method if you have sex
If you MISS 2 blue pills in a row in WEEK 1 or WEEK 2 of your pack:
- Take 2 pills on the day you remember and 2 pills the next day
- Then take 1 pill a day until you finish the pack
- You could become pregnant if you have sex during the 7 days after you restart your pills. You MUST use a non-hormonal birth control method, such as a condom and spermicide, as a backup for those 7 days after you restart your pills
If you MISS 2 blue or white pills in a row in WEEK 3 or WEEK 4 of your pack:
- Throw out the rest of the pill pack and start a new pack that same day
- You may not have your period this month, but this is normal. If you miss your period 2 months in a row, call your healthcare provider because you might be pregnant
- You could become pregnant if you have sex during the 7 days after you restart your pills. You MUST use a non-hormonal birth control method, such as a condom and spermicide, as a backup for those 7 days after you restart your pills
If you MISS 3 or MORE blue or white pills in a row at any time:
- Throw out the rest of the pill pack and start a new pack that same day
- You may not have your period this month, but this is normal. If you miss your period 2 months in a row, call your healthcare provider because you might be pregnant
- You could become pregnant if you have sex on the days when you missed pills or during the first 7 days after restarting your pills. You MUST use a non-hormonal birth control method, such as a condom and spermicide, as a backup method the next time you have sex and for the first 7 days after you restart your pills
If you are not sure of what to do about the pills you have missed, you should call your healthcare provider. Use a backup method of birth control, such as a condom and spermicide, any time you have sex, and keep taking 1 pill each day until you reach your healthcare provider.
IRREGULAR BLEEDING
Yes, it's normal. Spotting, also called irregular bleeding or breakthrough bleeding, typically happens during the first few months of taking a new birth control pill. It may take time for your body to adjust to the new hormone levels.
If spotting still occurs after being on the pill for more than 6 months you should see your healthcare provider to make sure there isn't another underlying condition.
Lo Loestrin Fe is a prescription birth control pill used for the prevention of pregnancy. If you are moderately obese, discuss with your healthcare provider whether Lo Loestrin Fe is appropriate for you.
Do not use Lo Loestrin Fe if you smoke cigarettes and are over 35 years old. Smoking increases your risk of serious cardiovascular side effects (heart and blood vessel problems) from birth control pills, including death from heart attack, blood clots, or stroke. This risk increases with age and the number of cigarettes you smoke.
Do not use Lo Loestrin Fe if you have or have had blood clots, history of heart attack or stroke, high blood pressure that medicine cannot control, breast cancer, liver disease or liver tumors, unexplained bleeding from the vagina, or if you take Hepatitis C drugs containing ombitasvir/paritaprevir/ritonavir, with or without dasabuvir, as this may increase levels of liver enzymes in the blood.
Treatment with Lo Loestrin Fe should be stopped if you have a blood clot, and at least 4 weeks before and through 2 weeks after major surgery. You should not take Lo Loestrin Fe any earlier than 4 weeks after having a baby, or if you are breastfeeding. If you experience yellowing of the skin or eyes due to problems with your liver, you should stop taking Lo Loestrin Fe. If you are prediabetic or diabetic, your doctor should monitor you while using Lo Loestrin Fe. Your doctor should evaluate you if you have any significant change in headaches or irregular menstrual bleeding. Lo Loestrin Fe should not be taken during pregnancy.
Lo Loestrin Fe increases the risk of serious conditions including blood clots, stroke, and heart attack. These can be life-threatening or lead to permanent disability.
The most common side effects reported by women taking Lo Loestrin Fe in a study were nausea/vomiting, headache, spotting or bleeding between menstrual periods, painful menstruation, weight change, breast tenderness, acne, abdominal pain, anxiety, and depression.
Birth control pills do not protect you against any sexually transmitted disease, including HIV, the virus that causes AIDS.
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
If you are having difficulty paying for your medicine, AbbVie may be able to help. Visit AbbVie.com/myAbbVieAssist to learn more.
Please see the full
Prescribing Information, including Boxed Warning, and Patient
Information.
Please see the full
Prescribing Information, including Boxed Warning, and
Patient
Information.
LO LOESTRIN® FE SAVINGS PROGRAM
Program Terms, Conditions and Eligibility Criteria:
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This offer is good for use only with a valid prescription for Lo Loestrin® Fe (norethindrone acetate and ethinyl estradiol tablets, ethinyl estradiol tablets and ferrous fumarate tablets) at the time the prescription is filled by the pharmacist and dispensed to the patient.
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Depending on your insurance coverage, eligible patients may pay as little as $25 for each of up to thirteen (13) one-month prescription fills OR each of up to four (4) three-month prescription fills. Check with your pharmacist for your copay discount. Maximum savings limits apply; patient out-of-pocket expense will vary.
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This offer is not valid for use by patients enrolled in Medicare, Medicaid, or other federal or state programs (including any state pharmaceutical assistance programs), or private indemnity or HMO insurance plans that reimburse you for the entire cost of your prescription drugs. Patients may not use this offer if they are Medicare-eligible and enrolled in an employer-sponsored health plan or prescription drug benefit program for retirees. This offer is not valid for cash-paying patients.
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Each card is valid for up to thirteen (13) prescription fills of a 28-day supply each OR up to four (4) prescription fills of an 84-day supply each. Offer applies only to prescriptions filled before the program expires on 12/31/20.
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Allergan reserves the right to rescind, revoke, or amend this offer without notice.
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Offer good only in the USA, including Puerto Rico, at participating retail pharmacies.
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Void if prohibited by law, taxed, or restricted.
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This card is not transferable. The selling, purchasing, trading, or counterfeiting of this card is prohibited by law.
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This card has no cash value and may not be used in combination with any other discount, coupon, rebate, free trial, or similar offer for the specified prescription.
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This offer is not health insurance.
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This card expires December 31, 2020.
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By redeeming this card, you acknowledge that you are an eligible patient and that you understand and agree to comply with the terms and conditions of this offer.
For questions about the program, including savings on mail order prescriptions, please call 1.855.439.2817 1.855.439.2817.
Pharmacist Instructions for a Patient with an Eligible Third-party Payer:
When you redeem this card, you certify that you have not submitted and will not submit a claim for reimbursement under any federal, state, or other government programs for this prescription. Submit the claim to the primary Third-party Payer first, then submit the balance due to Change Healthcare using BIN #004682 as a Secondary Payer COB with patient responsibility amount and a valid Other Coverage Code (eg, 8). If you receive a rejection due to PA, step-edit, or NDC block, submit Other Coverage Code of 03 (Secondary Claim). The patient’s out-of-pocket expense will be reduced up to the maximum savings limit for the program. Reimbursement will be received from Change Healthcare. For any questions regarding Change Healthcare online processing, call Allergan Savings Program Navigator at 1.800.769.3161.1.800.769.3161.
Program managed by ConnectiveRx on behalf of Allergan.
Lo Loestrin Fe is a prescription birth control pill used for the prevention of pregnancy. If you are moderately obese, discuss with your healthcare provider whether Lo Loestrin Fe is appropriate for you.
Do not use Lo Loestrin Fe if you smoke cigarettes and are over 35 years old. Smoking increases your risk of serious cardiovascular side effects (heart and blood vessel problems) from birth control pills, including death from heart attack, blood clots, or stroke. This risk increases with age and the number of cigarettes you smoke.
Do not use Lo Loestrin Fe if you have or have had blood clots, history of heart attack or stroke, high blood pressure that medicine cannot control, breast cancer, liver disease or liver tumors, unexplained bleeding from the vagina, or if you take Hepatitis C drugs containing ombitasvir/paritaprevir/ritonavir, with or without dasabuvir, as this may increase levels of liver enzymes in the blood.
Treatment with Lo Loestrin Fe should be stopped if you have a blood clot, and at least 4 weeks before and through 2 weeks after major surgery. You should not take Lo Loestrin Fe any earlier than 4 weeks after having a baby, or if you are breastfeeding. If you experience yellowing of the skin or eyes due to problems with your liver, you should stop taking Lo Loestrin Fe. If you are prediabetic or diabetic, your doctor should monitor you while using Lo Loestrin Fe. Your doctor should evaluate you if you have any significant change in headaches or irregular menstrual bleeding. Lo Loestrin Fe should not be taken during pregnancy.
Lo Loestrin Fe increases the risk of serious conditions including blood clots, stroke, and heart attack. These can be life-threatening or lead to permanent disability.
The most common side effects reported by women taking Lo Loestrin Fe in a study were nausea/vomiting, headache, spotting or bleeding between menstrual periods, painful menstruation, weight change, breast tenderness, acne, abdominal pain, anxiety, and depression.
Birth control pills do not protect you against any sexually transmitted disease, including HIV, the virus that causes AIDS.
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
If you are having difficulty paying for your medicine, AbbVie may be able to help. Visit AbbVie.com/myAbbVieAssist to learn more.
Please see the full Prescribing Information, including Boxed Warning, and Patient Information.
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If your insurance does not cover Lo Loestrin® Fe,
you may pay as little as $30 per 1-month or
$70 per 3-month prescription fill.
For commercially insured, eligible patients
REGISTER ONLINE*Eligibility: Available to patients with commercial insurance coverage for Lo Loestrin Fe who meet eligibility criteria. This co-pay assistance program is not available to patients receiving prescription reimbursement under any federal, state, or government-funded insurance programs (for example, Medicare [including Part D], Medicare Advantage, Medigap, Medicaid, TRICARE, Department of Defense, or Veterans Affairs programs) or where prohibited by law. Offer subject to change or termination without notice. Restrictions, including monthly maximums, may apply. This is not health insurance. For full Terms and Conditions, visit here or call 1-855-439-2817 for additional information. To learn about AbbVie's privacy practices and your privacy choices, visit https://privacy.abbvie
Lo Loestrin Fe is a prescription birth control pill used for the prevention of pregnancy. If you are moderately obese, discuss with your healthcare provider whether Lo Loestrin Fe is appropriate for you.
Do not use Lo Loestrin Fe if you smoke cigarettes and are over 35 years old. Smoking increases your risk of serious cardiovascular side effects (heart and blood vessel problems) from birth control pills, including death from heart attack, blood clots, or stroke. This risk increases with age and the number of cigarettes you smoke.
Do not use Lo Loestrin Fe if you have or have had blood clots, history of heart attack or stroke, high blood pressure that medicine cannot control, breast cancer, liver disease or liver tumors, unexplained bleeding from the vagina, or if you take Hepatitis C drugs containing ombitasvir/paritaprevir/ritonavir, with or without dasabuvir, as this may increase levels of liver enzymes in the blood.
Treatment with Lo Loestrin Fe should be stopped if you have a blood clot, and at least 4 weeks before and through 2 weeks after major surgery. You should not take Lo Loestrin Fe any earlier than 4 weeks after having a baby, or if you are breastfeeding. If you experience yellowing of the skin or eyes due to problems with your liver, you should stop taking Lo Loestrin Fe. If you are prediabetic or diabetic, your doctor should monitor you while using Lo Loestrin Fe. Your doctor should evaluate you if you have any significant change in headaches or irregular menstrual bleeding. Lo Loestrin Fe should not be taken during pregnancy.
Lo Loestrin Fe increases the risk of serious conditions including blood clots, stroke, and heart attack. These can be life-threatening or lead to permanent disability.
The most common side effects reported by women taking Lo Loestrin Fe in a study were nausea/vomiting, headache, spotting or bleeding between menstrual periods, painful menstruation, weight change, breast tenderness, acne, abdominal pain, anxiety, and depression.
Birth control pills do not protect you against any sexually transmitted disease, including HIV, the virus that causes AIDS.
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
If you are having difficulty paying for your medicine, AbbVie may be able to help. Visit AbbVie.com/myAbbVieAssist to learn more.
Please see the full Prescribing Information, including Boxed Warning, and Patient Information.
Do not use Lo Loestrin Fe if you smoke cigarettes and are over 35 years old. Smoking increases your risk of serious cardiovascular side effects (heart and blood vessel problems) from birth control pills, including death from heart attack, blood clots, or stroke. This risk increases with age and the number of cigarettes you smoke.
Lo Loestrin Fe (norethindrone acetate and ethinyl estradiol tablets, ethinyl estradiol tablets and ferrous fumarate tablets) is a prescription birth control pill used for the prevention of pregnancy. If you are moderately obese, discuss with your healthcare provider whether Lo Loestrin Fe is appropriate for you.
Do not use Lo Loestrin Fe if you have or have had blood clots, history of heart attack or stroke, high blood pressure that medicine cannot control, breast cancer, liver disease or liver tumors, unexplained bleeding from the vagina, or if you take Hepatitis C drugs containing ombitasvir/paritaprevir/ritonavir, with or without dasabuvir, as this may increase levels of liver enzymes in the blood.
Treatment with Lo Loestrin Fe should be stopped if you have a blood clot, and at least 4 weeks before and through 2 weeks after major surgery. You should not take Lo Loestrin Fe any earlier than 4 weeks after having a baby, or if you are breastfeeding. If you experience yellowing of the skin or eyes due to problems with your liver, you should stop taking Lo Loestrin Fe. If you are prediabetic or diabetic, your doctor should monitor you while using Lo Loestrin Fe. Your doctor should evaluate you if you have any significant change in headaches or irregular menstrual bleeding. o Loestrin Fe should not be taken during pregnancy.
Lo Loestrin Fe increases the risk of serious conditions including blood clots, stroke, and heart attack. These can be life-threatening or lead to permanent disability.
The most common side effects reported by women taking Lo Loestrin Fe in a study were nausea/vomiting, headache, spotting or bleeding between menstrual periods, painful menstruation, weight change, breast tenderness, acne, abdominal pain, anxiety, and depression.
Birth control pills do not protect you against any sexually transmitted disease, including HIV, the virus that causes AIDS.
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
If you are having difficulty paying for your medicine, AbbVie may be able to help. Visit AbbVie.com/myAbbVieAssist to learn more.
Please see the full
Prescribing Information, including Boxed Warning, and Patient
Information.