Loestrin® 24 Fe (norethindrone/ethinyl estradiol) is a prescription
birth control pill that contains two different types of hormones: an estrogen and a progestin. It comes in tablet form and should be taken once a day, preferably at the same time each day.
Although this medication is generally well tolerated, some women do experience
headaches with
Loestrin 24 Fe. In clinical trials, between 2 and 6 percent of women taking this
oral contraceptive reported this side effect. Such problems are usually minor and either don't require treatment or are easily treated.
However, if you are taking Loestrin 24 Fe and experience a particularly severe
headache accompanied by vision or speech changes, these could be
signs of a stroke, and you should seek prompt medical care.
(Click Loestrin 24 Fe Side Effects to learn about other reported problems with this drug, how often they occurred in studies, and other serious reactions that should be reported to your healthcare provider.)
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