Nordette-21 (ethinyl estradiol; levonorgestrel) Side Effects, Uses Dosages
Side Effects for Nordette-21 (ethinyl estradiol; levonorgestrel)
MOOD SWINGS, Nausea, slight weight gain, migraines, hair loss
Since starting taking Nordette, I have had severe mood swings. I feel 'off' ALL THE TIME, but worse in the week before I get my period. I feel literally crazy. I want to scream one minute, then cry the next. I know I'm being irrational, but can't control it. I am not like this when off the pill. When I initially started taking it 6 months ago, I was nauseaus for 2 months straight. The nausea still comes and goes.. maybe I've just gotten used to it. I've also had two terrible migraines which effected my life and work functionality. I've gained approximately 10lbs since being back on the pill. And recently I noticed hair loss. This is a new 'symptom'. I'm switching to loestrin this month... although they all seem to be awful. Maybe it'll be the lesser of the evils.. wish me luck!
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