Precautions
Do not use Estrostep Fe if you smoke cigarettes and are over 35 years old. Smoking increases your risk of serious cardiovascular side effects (heart and blood vessel problems) from birth control pills, including death from heart attack, blood clots or stroke. This risk increases with age and the number of cigarettes you smoke
What should I know about estrostep Fe before taking it?
It does not protect against transmission of HIV (AIDS) and other sexually transmitted diseases such as Chlamydia, genital herpes, genital warts, gonorrhea, hepatitis B, and syphilis. The Estrostep Fe tablet dispenser has been designed to make oral contraceptive dosing as easy and as convenient as possible.
What diseases does estrostep Fe not protect against?
The Estrostep Fe tablet dispenser has been designed to make oral contraceptive dosing as easy and as convenient as possible. The tablets are arranged in four rows of seven tablets each, with the days of the week appearing above the first row of tablets. Each triangle tablet contains 1 mg norethindrone acetate and 20 mcg ethinyl estradiol.
How does the estrostep Fe tablet dispenser work?
Safety and efficacy of Estrostep Fe have been established in women of reproductive age. Safety and efficacy are expected to be the same for postpubertal adolescents under the age of 16 and for users 16 years and older. Use of this product before menarche is not indicated. 14. Geriatric Use
How old do you have to be to use estrostep?
What does FE stand for in estrostep?
This combination hormone medication is used to prevent pregnancy. It contains 2 hormones: norethindrone (a progestin) and ethinyl estradiol (an estrogen). There is a small amount of iron (ferrous fumarate) in each of the 7 inactive tablets taken during the fourth week.
How much is Estrostep Fe?
It is a combination of the hormones estrogen and progestin. The lowest GoodRx price for the most common version of generic Estrostep FE is around $22.14, 75% off the average retail price of $89.60.
Is Estrostep Fe still available?
ESTROSTEP 21 is listed in the Orange Book as a discontinued product. ESTROSTEP FE, currently named ESTROSTEP, remains on the list of currently marketed drug products.
Does estrostep cause weight gain?
Does Estrostep Fe Cause Weight Gain? Like most birth control pills, some women report increases in appetite because of Estrostep Fe that could lead to weight gain. However, the weight is typically moderate at around 10 pounds over the course of a year.
Is Estrostep Fe a combination pill?
Estrostep Fe is a combination birth control pill containing female hormones that prevent ovulation (the release of an egg from an ovary). This medication also causes changes in your cervical mucus and uterine lining, making it harder for sperm to reach the uterus and harder for a fertilized egg to attach to the uterus.
Is Estrostep Fe monophasic?
Contraceptive, Estrogen/Progestin Combination, Monophasic Contraceptive Combination.
What is the generic for Estrostep Fe?
More about Estrostep Fe (ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone)
Is estrostep good for acne?
Estrostep. Estrostep contains norethindrone and ethinyl estradiol which lower testosterone levels. This is considered the least effective of the three at treating acne.
How effective is Estrostep Fe?
Following multiple-dose administration of ESTROSTEP Fe, serum SHBG concentrations increase two- to three-fold and free testosterone concentrations decrease by 47% to 64%, indicating minimal androgenic activity. Acne is a skin condition with a multifactorial etiology, including androgen stimulation of sebum production.
Which contraceptive pill is best for acne?
Many different kinds of birth control pill are available, but the most effective type for acne is the combination pill, which contains forms of the hormones estrogen and progesterone.
How long does it take for Birthcontrol to clear acne?
One drawback is that your acne may flare up before things get better. This is only temporary and should improve as your hormone levels adjust. You can expect your acne to improve within 2 to 3 months of beginning birth control pills (for some people, it takes just a few weeks).
What does Fe mean in birth control?
Descriptions. Norethindrone, ethinyl estradiol, and ferrous fumarate combination is used to prevent pregnancy. It is a birth control pill that contains two types of hormones, ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone, and when taken properly, prevents pregnancy.
What is the generic for Estrostep Fe?
More about Estrostep Fe (ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone)
Is estrostep good for acne?
Estrostep. Estrostep contains norethindrone and ethinyl estradiol which lower testosterone levels. This is considered the least effective of the three at treating acne.
How effective is Estrostep Fe?
Following multiple-dose administration of ESTROSTEP Fe, serum SHBG concentrations increase two- to three-fold and free testosterone concentrations decrease by 47% to 64%, indicating minimal androgenic activity. Acne is a skin condition with a multifactorial etiology, including androgen stimulation of sebum production.
What is the generic for Ortho Tri-Cyclen?
TriNessa is a generic version of the brand-name drug Ortho Tri-Cyclen.
What is an estrostep fe?
Estrostep Fe offers may be in the form of a printable coupon, rebate, savings card, trial offer, or free samples. Some offers may be printed right from a website, others require registration, completing a questionnaire, or obtaining a sample from the doctor's office.
How much does estrostep cost?
The cost for Estrostep Fe oral tablet (with iron triphasic 20 mcg-30 mcg-35 mcg) is around $599 for a supply of 84, depending on the pharmacy you visit. Prices are for cash paying customers only and are not valid with insurance plans.
How long can you stay on estrostep fe?
Estrostep Fe may also be taken to treat moderate acne in females who are at least 15 years of age, have started having menstrual periods, are able to use the pill and want the pill for birth control, plan to stay on the pill for at least 6 months, and have not improved with acne medicines that are put on the skin.
What is esstrostatp fe?
ESTROSTEP ® Fe is a graduated estrophasic combined oral contraceptive providing estrogen in a graduated sequence over a 21-day period with a constant dose of progestogen.
How many tablets are in the Estrostep tablet dispenser?
The tablet dispenser has been designed to make Estrostep Fe dosing as easy and as convenient as possible. The tablets are arranged in four rows of seven tablets each, with the days of the week appearing on the tablet dispenser above the first row of tablets.
How long does it take for estrostep to be reactivated?
Estrostep Fe can be restarted approximately 2 weeks following completion of treatment with the combination drug regimen.
Can estrostep cause chloasma?
Chloasma may occur with Estrostep Fe, especially in women with a history of chlo asma gravidarum. Advise women with a history of chloasma to avoid exposure to the sun or ultraviolet radiation while taking Estrostep Fe.
Is estrostep fe contraindicated?
For this reason, COCs, including Estrostep Fe, are contraindicated in women who are over 35 years of age and smoke.
Does estrostep fe prevent pregnancy?
Estrostep Fe (like all oral contraceptives) is intended to prevent pregnancy. It does not protect against transmission of HIV (AIDS) and other sexually transmitted diseases such as Chlamydia, genital herpes, genital warts, gonorrhea, hepatitis B, and syphilis.
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Most voted positive review
I suffer from PMDD. the first few days on Estrostep (coming from Lo-Loestrin Fe) were absolute hell (anxiety, depression, fatigue, etc.) However, since then Estrostep has been a dream.
Most voted negative review
I have a love/hate relationship with this pill. I hate remembering to take it (I have set up several alarms for it)....but the reason why I hate it the most is CYSTIC ACNE. I got more acne from a pill that is supposed to help acne. What I love about this pill is that I didn't affect my sex drive, mood, or weight.
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I have been on this medication on and off for about 10 years. Very satisfied with it. Slight reduction in libido, but that happens with every birth control pill. I do get anxious/depressed the first month or so of taking the medication. However, once I get used to it, my mood is overall better (pre-menstrual mood swings are gone).
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What is Estrostep Fe Birth Control Pills?
Estrostep Fe is a triphasic combination oral contraceptive pill (OCP, birth control medication, birth control pills). It prevents pregnancy by preventing the release of an egg (ovulation), and thickening the cervical mucus, blocking sperm from getting into the uterus and getting to the egg. Read More
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Estrostep Fe is super easy to use. Simply take one pill every day, at the same time each day. Many women find that taking Estrostep before bedtime or just after their evening meal helps reduce nausea and other side effects.
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The first month was miserable. I was nauseated everyday, had terrible diarrhea, was always tired, and was incredibly cranky and cried for no reason pretty frequently. I experienced the joy of breakthrough bleeding. I gained ten pounds. I currently weigh the most I've ever weighed in my life. But things have calmed down a little.
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No changes in bipolar symptoms I just happned to be taking this medication for birth control and was not taking it to treat bipolar symptoms. I did not notice a change in my bipolar symptoms during the time I was taking this medication.
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Next please This one was kind of nice because it has iron added into it. It was also a good thing it did, because I had heavy, painful, week-long (but irregular and unpredictable) periods while I was on it. They made me very depressed and very irritable. I had frequent headaches, and occasional (but infrequent) ovarian cysts.
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Next please This one was kind of nice because it has iron added into it. It was also a good thing it did, because I had heavy, painful, week-long (but irregular and unpredictable) periods while I was on it. They made me very depressed and very irritable. I had frequent headaches, and occasional (but infrequent) ovarian cysts.
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No Side Effects So Far This BCP is great for me. I had breakthrough bleeding (the whole month) with OrthoTricyclenLo. I had nausea with Yasmin.
Estrostep Fe Description
This combination hormone medication is used to prevent pregnancy.
May Treat: Acne vulgaris · Pregnancy contraception
Drug Class: Contraceptive Oral - Biphasic · Contraceptive Oral - Monophasic · Contraceptive Oral - Triphasic
Availability: Prescription Required
Pregnancy: Consult a doctor before using
Lactation: Does not adversely affect lactation
May Treat: Acne vulgaris · Pregnancy contraception
Drug Class: Contraceptive Oral - Biphasic · Contraceptive Oral - Monophasic · Contraceptive Oral - Triphasic
Availability: Prescription Required
Pregnancy: Consult a doctor before using
Lactation: Does not adversely affect lactation
Alcohol: Limit intake while taking this medication
Driving: May cause drowsiness or dizziness. Use caution
- If available, read the patient package insert
- Not recommended during pregnancy.
- Heavy smokers older than 35 yrs have higher risks
- If available, read the patient package insert
- Not recommended during pregnancy.
- Heavy smokers older than 35 yrs have higher risks
- Keep this product out of the reach of children.
- Take at the same time every day
- Blood clot risk increases if days are spent in bed
- Use condoms to protect against diseases (STDs).
- For tablet products : Review all drugs you are taking with your doctor.
- For tablet, chewable products : Chew medicine completely before swallowing.
Estrostep Fe - Clinical Pharmacology
Indications and Usage For Estrostep Fe
Contraindications
Warnings
Precautions
- ORAL CONTRACEPTION Combined oral contraceptives act by suppression of gonadotropins. Although the primary mechanism of this action is inhibition of ovulation, other alterations include changes in the cervical mucus (which increase the difficulty of sperm entry into the uterus) and the endometrium (which reduce the likelihood of implantation). In vitroand animal studies have …
Adverse Reactions
- Estrostep Fe is indicated for the prevention of pregnancy in women who elect to use combined oral contraceptives as a method of contraception. Estrostep Fe is indicated for the treatment of moderate acne vulgaris in females, ≥15 years of age, who have no known contraindications to combined oral contraceptive therapy, desire oral contraception, have...
Overdosage
- Combined oral contraceptives should not be used in women who currently have the following: 1. A high risk of arterial or venous thrombotic diseases. Examples include women who are known to: • Smoke, if over age 35 • Have cerebrovascular disease • Have coronary artery disease • Have current or history of deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism • Have thrombogenic valvula…
Estrostep Fe Dosage and Administration
- The use of combined oral contraceptives is associated with increased risks of several serious conditions including myocardial infarction, thromboembolism, stroke, hepatic neoplasia, and gallbladder disease, although the risk of serious morbidity or mortality is very small in healthy women without underlying risk factors. The risk of morbidity and mortality increases significantl…
How Is Estrostep Fe Supplied
- 1. Patients should be counseled that this product does not protect against HIV infection (AIDS) and other sexually transmitted diseases. 2. Physical Examination and Follow-Up It is good medical practice for all women to have annual history and physical examinations, including women using combined oral contraceptives. The physical examination, however, may be deferred until after ini…