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Loestrin Safety Reports submitted to FDA

Total Loestrin reports: 47.
Loestrin FDA safety alerts: No.
Reported deaths: 4    Reported hospitalizations: 16.
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Reported Loestrin Side Effects: metrorrhagia, amenorrhoea, nausea, menorrhagia, dyspnoea, oedema peripheral, dysgeusia, constipation, cholelithiasis, weight increased, diarrhoea.
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Loestrin Side Effects Report #5231359-3
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported LOESTRIN problem on Feb 05, 2007. Female patient, weighting 120.2 lb, was diagnosed with oral contraception and was treated with LOESTRIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: deep vein thrombosis. LOESTRIN dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Loestrin Side Effects Report #5232806-3
LOESTRIN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 06, 2007. Female patient, 35 years of age, weighting 185.0 lb, was diagnosed with infertility and was treated with LOESTRIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: burning sensation. LOESTRIN dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Loestrin Side Effects Report #5256504-5
Physician from UNITED STATES reported LOESTRIN problem on Oct 18, 2006. Female patient, 25 years of age, weighting 123.0 lb, was diagnosed with contraception and was treated with LOESTRIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: transient ischaemic attack. LOESTRIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with HUMALOG, LANTUS. Patient recovered.

Loestrin Side Effects Report #5256506-9
LOESTRIN problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Oct 24, 2006. Female patient, 50 years of age, weighting 170.0 lb, was diagnosed with dysfunctional uterine bleeding and was treated with LOESTRIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: pulmonary embolism. LOESTRIN dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Loestrin Side Effects Report #5264393-8
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported LOESTRIN problem on Feb 23, 2007. Female patient, 25 years of age, weighting 104.9 lb, was diagnosed with menstruation irregular and was treated with LOESTRIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: amenorrhoea, dehydration, nausea, tonsillitis. LOESTRIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CELEXA, NORTREL, ANTIBIOTICS. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Loestrin Side Effects Report #5271497-2
LOESTRIN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 07, 2007. Female patient, 39 years of age, weighting 164.9 lb, was diagnosed with menstruation irregular and was treated with LOESTRIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: amenorrhoea, lyme disease, metrorrhagia. LOESTRIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with DORYX. Patient recovered.

Loestrin Side Effects Report #5274729-X
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported LOESTRIN problem on Mar 05, 2007. Female patient, 29 years of age, weighting 153.0 lb, was diagnosed with menstrual disorder and was treated with LOESTRIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: amenorrhoea, hernia, metrorrhagia. LOESTRIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with VITAMINS. Patient recovered.

Loestrin Side Effects Report #5301500-2
LOESTRIN problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Mar 28, 2007. Female patient, 46 years of age, weighting 190.9 lb, was diagnosed with metrorrhagia, uterine leiomyoma and was treated with LOESTRIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal discomfort, abdominal pain, diarrhoea, endometrial disorder, pulmonary embolism. LOESTRIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with XANAX, AMBIEN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.

Loestrin Side Effects Report #5303014-2
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported LOESTRIN problem on Mar 30, 2007. Female patient, 49 years of age, weighting 168.0 lb, was diagnosed with ovarian cyst and was treated with LOESTRIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal distension, joint swelling, muscle twitching, weight increased. LOESTRIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with VITAMINS. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Loestrin Side Effects Report #5306893-8
LOESTRIN problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 04, 2007. Female patient was treated with LOESTRIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abortion spontaneous. LOESTRIN dosage: unknown. Patient died.

Loestrin Side Effects Report #5307702-3
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported LOESTRIN problem on Apr 04, 2007. Female patient, 37 years of age, weighting 140.0 lb, was diagnosed with contraception, menstruation irregular and was treated with LOESTRIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abortion spontaneous, amenorrhoea, metrorrhagia, pregnancy on oral contraceptive, vaginal haemorrhage. LOESTRIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LEVOTHYROXINE. Patient recovered.

Loestrin Side Effects Report #5313137-X
LOESTRIN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 09, 2007. Female patient, 31 years of age, weighting 125.0 lb, was diagnosed with contraception and was treated with LOESTRIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cholelithiasis, constipation, diarrhoea, dysgeusia, gallbladder disorder, menorrhagia, nausea, pancreatic duct dilatation, pancreatic enlargement. LOESTRIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with AMITRIPTYLINE, KLONOPIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Loestrin Side Effects Report #5315011-1
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported LOESTRIN problem on Apr 16, 2007. Female patient, 49 years of age, weighting 194.9 lb, was diagnosed with back pain, dysmenorrhoea, menorrhagia, uterine leiomyoma and was treated with LOESTRIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cardiovascular disorder, dizziness, dyspnoea, groin pain, metrorrhagia, myalgia, nausea, oedema peripheral. LOESTRIN dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Loestrin Side Effects Report #5336194-3
LOESTRIN problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Feb 07, 2007. Female patient was treated with LOESTRIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: thrombosis. LOESTRIN dosage: unknown. Patient died.

Loestrin Side Effects Report #5324251-7
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported LOESTRIN problem on Apr 25, 2007. Female patient, 49 years of age, weighting 194.9 lb, was diagnosed with back pain, dysmenorrhoea, menorrhagia, uterine leiomyoma and was treated with LOESTRIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood thyroid stimulating hormone increased, dizziness, dyspnoea, groin pain, induration, metrorrhagia, myalgia, nausea, oedema peripheral. LOESTRIN dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Loestrin Side Effects Report #5333566-8
LOESTRIN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on May 08, 2007. Female patient, 26 years of age, weighting 170.0 lb, was diagnosed with menorrhagia and was treated with LOESTRIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: aggression, anger, anxiety, bipolar disorder, disease recurrence, hostility, libido decreased. LOESTRIN dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Loestrin Side Effects Report #5345330-4
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported LOESTRIN problem on May 21, 2007. Female patient, 19 years of age, weighting 106.9 lb, was diagnosed with contraception, vaginal infection and was treated with LOESTRIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dyspnoea, menorrhagia, nausea, vaginal infection, vomiting. LOESTRIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with DOXYCYCLINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Loestrin Side Effects Report #5371417-6
LOESTRIN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on June 13, 2007. Female patient, 26 years of age, weighting 170.0 lb, was diagnosed with menorrhagia and was treated with LOESTRIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: aggression, anger, anxiety, bipolar disorder, disease recurrence, hostility, loss of libido. LOESTRIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with VITAMIN. Patient recovered.

Loestrin Side Effects Report #5371419-X
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported LOESTRIN problem on June 12, 2007. Female patient was treated with LOESTRIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: homicidal ideation, mood swings. LOESTRIN dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Loestrin Side Effects Report #5372638-9
LOESTRIN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 19, 2007. Female patient was treated with LOESTRIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: alopecia. LOESTRIN dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Loestrin Side Effects Report #5372646-8
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported LOESTRIN problem on Apr 24, 2007. Female patient was treated with LOESTRIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: haemangioma of liver. LOESTRIN dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Loestrin Side Effects Report #5372649-3
LOESTRIN problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Apr 26, 2007. Female patient, 30 years of age, was diagnosed with ovarian cyst and was treated with LOESTRIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: pulmonary embolism. LOESTRIN dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Loestrin Side Effects Report #5372655-9
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported LOESTRIN problem on Apr 30, 2007. Female patient, 34 years of age, weighting 179.9 lb, was diagnosed with contraception and was treated with LOESTRIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cholecystitis, hypomenorrhoea, menorrhagia, metrorrhagia, oedema peripheral, weight increased. LOESTRIN dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Loestrin Side Effects Report #5372657-2
LOESTRIN problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on May 03, 2007. Female patient was treated with LOESTRIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hepatic adenoma. LOESTRIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ESTROSTEP FE. Patient recovered.

Loestrin Side Effects Report #5372667-5
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported LOESTRIN problem on May 08, 2007. Female patient, 16 years of age, weighting 100.1 lb, was diagnosed with menstruation irregular and was treated with LOESTRIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anorexia, depression, weight decreased. LOESTRIN dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Loestrin Side Effects Report #5372669-9
LOESTRIN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on May 08, 2007. Female patient, 47 years of age, weighting 119.9 lb, was diagnosed with contraception and was treated with LOESTRIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: amenorrhoea, metrorrhagia, oligomenorrhoea. LOESTRIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ZOLOFT. Patient recovered.

Loestrin Side Effects Report #5064011-8
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported LOESTRIN problem on June 24, 2005. Female patient, 42 years of age, was diagnosed with contraception and was treated with LOESTRIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: acute myocardial infarction, coronary artery thrombosis. LOESTRIN dosage: unknown. Patient died on 09/20/1998.

Loestrin Side Effects Report #5064012-X
LOESTRIN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Nov 28, 2005. Female patient, 53 years of age, was treated with LOESTRIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: breast cancer. LOESTRIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with MEDROXYPROGESTERONE, PROVERA. Patient recovered.

Loestrin Side Effects Report #5089389-0
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported LOESTRIN problem on Aug 07, 2006. Female patient, 30 years of age, weighting 160.1 lb, was diagnosed with contraception and was treated with LOESTRIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal pain, amenorrhoea, breast pain, metrorrhagia, ovarian cyst ruptured. LOESTRIN dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Loestrin Side Effects Report #5109415-X
LOESTRIN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Sept 06, 2006. Female patient, 30 years of age, weighting 160.1 lb, was diagnosed with contraception and was treated with LOESTRIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal pain, amenorrhoea, breast pain, metrorrhagia, ovarian cyst ruptured. LOESTRIN dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Loestrin Side Effects Report #5140099-0
Physician from UNITED STATES reported LOESTRIN problem on Oct 26, 2006. Female patient, weighting 214.0 lb, was diagnosed with dysfunctional uterine bleeding and was treated with LOESTRIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: metrorrhagia. LOESTRIN dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Loestrin Side Effects Report #5145614-9
LOESTRIN problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 17, 2006. Female patient, 19 years of age, weighting 194.9 lb, was diagnosed with menstruation irregular and was treated with LOESTRIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: appendicitis, increased appetite, weight increased. LOESTRIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with SYNTHROID. Patient recovered.

Loestrin Side Effects Report #5167721-7
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported LOESTRIN problem on Dec 04, 2006. Female patient, weighting 178.0 lb, was treated with LOESTRIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: deep vein thrombosis. LOESTRIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ASPIRIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Loestrin Side Effects Report #5379545-6
LOESTRIN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on June 19, 2007. Female patient, 31 years of age, weighting 125.0 lb, was diagnosed with contraception and was treated with LOESTRIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cholelithiasis, constipation, dysgeusia, eructation, menorrhagia, pancreatic duct dilatation, pancreatitis, sinusitis. LOESTRIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with AMITRIPTYLINE, KLONOPIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Loestrin Side Effects Report #5381263-5
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported LOESTRIN problem on Apr 16, 2007. Female patient, 28 years of age, was diagnosed with endometriosis, oral contraception and was treated with LOESTRIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cerebrovascular accident, headache, metrorrhagia. LOESTRIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with MIRCETTE. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.

Loestrin Side Effects Report #5381264-7
LOESTRIN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 18, 2007. Female patient, 44 years of age, weighting 155.0 lb, was diagnosed with contraception and was treated with LOESTRIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: breast cancer, precancerous cells present. LOESTRIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ATIVAN, AMBIEN, NORVASC. Patient recovered.

Loestrin Side Effects Report #5384924-7
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported LOESTRIN problem on June 27, 2007. Female patient was treated with LOESTRIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: gastroenteritis, metrorrhagia. LOESTRIN dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Loestrin Side Effects Report #5388793-0
LOESTRIN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on June 29, 2007. Female patient, 17 years of age, weighting 119.9 lb, was diagnosed with contraception and was treated with LOESTRIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: amenorrhoea, meningitis. LOESTRIN dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Loestrin Side Effects Report #5405970-0
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported LOESTRIN problem on July 23, 2007. Female patient, 31 years of age, weighting 125.0 lb, was diagnosed with contraception and was treated with LOESTRIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cholelithiasis, constipation, diarrhoea, dysgeusia, menorrhagia, pancreatitis, sinusitis. LOESTRIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with AMITRIPTYLINE, KLONOPIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Loestrin Side Effects Report #5412194-X
LOESTRIN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on July 25, 2007. Female patient, 34 years of age, weighting 317.0 lb, was diagnosed with uterine leiomyoma and was treated with LOESTRIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal pain upper, chest pain, dyspnoea, feeling abnormal, metrorrhagia, nausea, vomiting. LOESTRIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with AVANDIA, GLIPIZIDE. Patient recovered.

Loestrin Side Effects Report #5413441-0
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported LOESTRIN problem on Aug 10, 2007. Female patient, 37 years of age, weighting 160.0 lb, was diagnosed with contraception and was treated with LOESTRIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hypoaesthesia, swelling face, urticaria. LOESTRIN dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Loestrin Side Effects Report #5424758-8
LOESTRIN problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 07, 2007. Female patient, 40 years of age, weighting 119.0 lb, was diagnosed with contraception and was treated with LOESTRIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: tumour marker test. LOESTRIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with METHOTREXATE. Patient recovered.

Loestrin Side Effects Report #5429793-1
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported LOESTRIN problem on Aug 15, 2007. Female patient, 20 years of age, weighting 125.0 lb, was diagnosed with acne and was treated with LOESTRIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: amenorrhoea, hypomenorrhoea, kidney infection. LOESTRIN dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Loestrin Side Effects Report #5455556-7
LOESTRIN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Sept 05, 2007. Female patient, 28 years of age, weighting 136.0 lb, was diagnosed with contraception and was treated with LOESTRIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: skin burning sensation. LOESTRIN dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Loestrin Side Effects Report #5455719-0
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported LOESTRIN problem on Sept 05, 2007. Female patient, 48 years of age, weighting 115.1 lb, was diagnosed with contraception and was treated with LOESTRIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: amenorrhoea, bacterial infection, flank pain, fungal infection, headache, irritability, irritable bowel syndrome, vertigo, vulvovaginal mycotic infection. LOESTRIN dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Loestrin Side Effects Report #5475458-X
LOESTRIN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on July 06, 2007. Female patient, 36 years of age, weighting 123.9 lb, was diagnosed with dysmenorrhoea, menorrhagia and was treated with LOESTRIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: amenorrhoea, metrorrhagia, smear cervix abnormal. LOESTRIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with YASMIN. Patient recovered.

Loestrin Side Effects Report #5475460-8
Physician from UNITED STATES reported LOESTRIN problem on July 16, 2007. Female patient, 42 years of age, weighting 117.9 lb, was diagnosed with contraception and was treated with LOESTRIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cerebrovascular accident, thrombosis. LOESTRIN dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

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