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Compare Sprintec vs. Lo Loestrin FE

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  • Sprintec
    Lo loestrin fe
  • Sprintec
    Lo loestrin fe

  • Summary of Sprintec vs. Lo Loestrin FE

    Summary for Estrogen / Progestin combined contraceptive
    Prescription only

    Sprintec is a type of combined oral contraceptive (COC), or birth control, that contains both estrogen and progesterone hormones. It's a monophasic birth control, meaning all active tablets contain the same doses of hormones. Sprintec works well to prevent pregnancy if it's taken daily at the same time every day.

    Summary for Estrogen / Progestin combined contraceptive
    Prescription only

    Lo Loestrin FE is a biphasic combination oral contraceptive (COC) used to prevent pregnancy. This birth control pill contains ethinyl estradiol (an estrogen), norethindrone acetate (a progestin), and ferrous fumarate (an iron supplement). The dose of ethinyl estradiol in Lo Loestrin FE is lower compared to that of many other COCs. Lo Loestrin FE is taken by mouth at the same time every day. It comes as a 28-day pack, with 26 days of active pills and 2 days of placebo pills. Some common side effects of this COC include spotting, nausea, and breast tenderness.

  • Indications of Sprintec vs. Lo Loestrin FE

    Indications for
    •To prevent pregnancy
    Indications for
    •To prevent pregnancy

  • Pros and Cons of Sprintec vs. Lo Loestrin FE

    Pros and Const for Estrogen / Progestin combined contraceptive
    Pros
    •Taken once daily
    •Available as a lower-cost generic medication
    •Active pills are all one color so they're easy to identify
    Cons
    •Not recommended for females who smoke cigarettes
    •Can affect mood and behavior
    •Risk of heart attacks, blood clots, and stroke
    Pros and Const for Estrogen / Progestin combined contraceptive
    Pros
    •Taken by mouth once daily, so it's convenient for people with a busy schedule
    •On average, bleeding periods last less than 2 days per cycle
    •Lighter bleeding periods than you usually have
    Cons
    •Must take it at the same time every day for the medication to work well
    •More likely to cause breakthrough bleeding or spotting compared to other birth controls with higher dose of estrogen
    •Can raise risk of heart attacks, blood clots, and stroke

  • Common Side Effects of Sprintec vs. Lo Loestrin FE

    Common Side Effects for
    •Changes in menstrual bleeding (up to 34%)
    •Headache/migraine (33%)
    •Stomach pain (8%)
    •Vaginal infection (8%)
    •Genital discharge (7%)
    •Breast pain, discharge, or swelling (6%)
    •Mood changes (5%)
    •Passing gas (3%)
    •Nervousness (3%)
    •Rash (3%)
    Common Side Effects for
    •Nausea and vomiting (7%)
    •Headache (7%)
    •Irregular bleeding (5%)
    •Menstrual cramps (4%)
    •Changes in weight (4%)
    •Breast tenderness (4%)

  • Warnings of Sprintec vs. Lo Loestrin FE

    Common Side Effects for
    •Cigarette smoking and serious heart problems
    •Blood clots and strokes
    •Irregular bleeding
    •High blood pressure
    •High blood sugar and cholesterol
    •Headache
    •Breast and cervical cancer
    •Liver problems
    Common Side Effects for
    •Cigarette smoking and serious heart problems
    •Risk of blood clot
    •Breast and cervical cancer
    •Liver problems
    •High blood pressure
    •Gallbladder problems
    •High blood sugar and triglycerides
    •Headache
    •Irregular bleeding
    •Interaction with other medications

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