Side effects
The most common side effects associated with Loette® are:
- migraine
- lightheadedness
- vomiting
- scalp hair loss
- pain of the breast
- nausea
- vaginal itching
- increasing of hair growth
- stomach cramps
- weight changes
- problems with menstrual period
- dark face
- appetite changes
- tiredness
- problems with sexual life
- nervousness
- contact lenses problems
The most common side effects associated with Loette® are:
- migraine
- lightheadedness
- vomiting
- scalp hair loss
- pain of the breast
- nausea
- vaginal itching
- increasing of hair growth
- stomach cramps
- weight changes
- problems with menstrual period
- dark face
- appetite changes
- tiredness
- problems with sexual life
- nervousness
- contact lenses problems
Less common side effects include:
- allergic reactions (urticaria, breathing difficulties, rash, and eruption)
- stomach pain
- yellowing eyes or skin
- breast lump
- problems with vision
- chest pain
- problems with appetite
- sudden numbness
- clay-colored stools
- sudden weakness
- dark urine
- depression
- sudden migraine
- sweating
- confusion
- problems with speech
- pain which spreads to the shoulder or arm
- problems with balance
Side effects occurrence does not only depend on the medication you are taking, but also on your overall health and other factors.
Contraindications
Do not take Loette® if you are allergic to its components.
Do not take Loette® if you are using another oral contraception.
Do not take Loette® if you are pregnant, plan to have a baby, or during lactation.
Do not take Loette® if you suffer from or have a history of jaundice; liver disease; stroke; breast, liver or uterine cancer; unusual vaginal bleeding; blood clot; heart valve disorder; problems with circulation; severe high blood pressure.
Do not smoke while taking Loette® because it can cause heart attack, stroke or blood clots.
Loette® can make your skin more sensitive to sunlight. So, try to protect your skin.
Do not take Loette® if you are taking antibiotics: amoxicillin (e.g., Augmentin), ampicillin (e.g., Omnipen), doxycycline (e.g., Vibramycin, Doryx), griseofulvin (e.g., Grifulvin V, Fulvicin PG, Grisactin), minocycline (e.g., Minocin), penicillin (e.g., Bicillin, Veetids, Pen-Vee K), rifampin (e.g., Rifadin), rifabutin (e.g., Mycobutin), tetracycline (e.g., Robitet, Sumycin, Achromycin).
Do not take Loette® if you are also taking barbiturates: barbiturate (e.g., Amytal), butabarbital (e.g., Butisol), mephobarbital (e.g., Mebaral), secobarbital (e.g., Seconal) or phenobarbital (e.g., Solfoton, Luminal).
Do not take Loette® if you are also taking ascorbic acid (e.g., Vitamin C) or acetaminophen (e.g., Tylenol).
Do not take Loette® if you are also taking HIV medicines: amprenavir (e.g., Agenerase), atazanavir (e.g., Reyataz), tipranavir (e.g., Aptivus), indinavir (e.g., Crixivan), saquinavir (e.g., Invirase), ritonavir (e.g., Kaletra), fosamprenavir (e.g., Lexiva), ritonavir (e.g., Norvir) or nelfinavir (e.g., Viracept).
Do not take Loette® if you are also taking phenylbutazone (e.g., Butazolidin, Azolid).
Do not take Loette® if you are also taking seizure medicines: phenytoin (e.g., Dilantin), carbamazepine (e.g., Tegretol), felbamate (e.g., Felbatol), oxcarbazepine (e.g., Trileptal), topiramate (e.g., Topamax), or primidone (e.g., Mysoline).
Do not take Loette® if you are also taking St. John's Wort.
Be careful with Loette® if you suffer from or have a history of asthma, chest pain, heart condition, gallbladder or fibrocystic breast diseases, irregular menstrual periods, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, lumps, nodules, congestive heart failure, diabetes, epilepsy, depression.
Be careful with Loette® if you are going to have a surgery (dental or other).
Do not consume alcohol while taking Loette®, as it may cause excessive drowsiness, calmness, minor side effects.
Loette® doesn't protect you and your partner from sexually transmitted diseases (HIV and the others). Keep Loette® away from children and don't give it to other people for using.
