FOR PREGNANCY PREVENTION∗

TAKE LO LOESTRIN® FE
ONCE A DAY, EVERY DAY.

Take your pill at the same time every
day in the order directed on your
pill pack.

Always refill early and pick up
your prescription before you
finish your pill pack.

*If you are moderately obese, discuss with your healthcare
provider whether Lo Loestrin Fe is appropriate for you.

*If you are moderately obese, discuss with your healthcareprovider whether Lo Loestrin Fe is appropriate for you.

STAY
ON TRACK

DAILY REMINDER HACKS

Set a daily alarm on your phone.

Keep your pill pack in plain sight, like
on the bedside table, but always out of
reach of children and pets.

Piggyback on a daily routine, like
brushing your teeth: place the pill pack
next to your toothbrush.

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FOR SAVINGS

YOU MAY PAY
AS LITTLE AS

$25

PER 1-MONTH or 3-MONTH PRESCRIPTION FILL*

If your insurance does not cover Lo Loestrin Fe,
you may pay as little as $30 per 1-month
or $70 per 3-month prescription fill.

For commercially insured, eligible patients

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*Eligibility: Available to patients with commercial insurance coverage for Lo Loestrin Fe who meet eligibility criteria. This co-pay assistance program is not available to patients receiving prescription reimbursement under any federal, state, or government-funded insurance programs (for example, Medicare [including Part D], Medicare Advantage, Medigap, Medicaid, TRICARE, Department of Defense, or Veterans Affairs programs) or where prohibited by law. Offer subject to change or termination without notice. Restrictions, including monthly maximums, may apply. This is not health insurance. For full Terms and Conditions, visit here or call 1-855-439-2817 for additional information. To learn about AbbVie's privacy practices and your privacy choices, visit https://abbv.ie/corpprivacy

GETTING STARTED WITH LO LOESTRIN FE

Always follow the directions that your healthcare provider has given you.

1

Your pill pack comes with peel-off strips printed with the days of the week. Stick the one that starts with the first day of your period onto your pill pack. That’s the day you’ll take your first blue pill.

2

Take the first blue pill during the first 24 hours of your period.

3

You will not need to use a back-up method of birth control because you are starting the pill at the beginning of your period. However, if you start Lo Loestrin Fe later than the first day of your period, or if you start after having a baby and you have not yet resumed your periods, you should use an additional method of birth control (such as a condom and spermicide) as a back-up until you have taken 7 blue pills.

“YIKES — I MISSED A PILL!”

If you miss pills, you could get pregnant. This includes starting the pill pack late. The more pills you miss, the more likely you are to get pregnant. Here’s what to do to get back on track.

DID YOU KNOW?

DOES THE PILL START WORKING RIGHT AWAY?

If you start taking the pill on any day other than the first day of your period, you will need to use back-up contraception, like condoms and spermicide, for the first seven days.

IT’S IMPORTANT TO FOLLOW DIRECTIONS

Your chance of getting pregnant depends on how well you follow the directions for taking your birth control pills.

The better you follow the directions, the less chance you have of getting pregnant.

You should talk to your healthcare provider if you have any questions about taking the Pill.

 

DID YOU KNOW?

CONDOMS MATTER

THE PILL DOES NOT PROTECT
AGAINST STDs

Hear us out: The Pill doesn't protect against any sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), including HIV infection (AIDS). Condoms can. Using condoms in conjunction with the Pill is a good habit to help prevent both pregnancy and STDs.

DID YOU KNOW?

YOUR DOCTOR CAN HELP

Schedule an appointment: Your healthcare provider can be a helpful resource.

Get informed: The Pill is a great option for many women, but it may not be for everyone. You can learn about your birth control options by speaking with your healthcare provider to find an option that may be right for you.

MAKING THE SWITCH TO LO LOESTRIN FE

Another Birth Control Pill Another Birth Control Pill
VAGINAL RING OR SKIN PATCH VAGINAL RING OR SKIN PATCH
PROGESTIN-ONLY PILL PROGESTIN-ONLY PILL
IMPLANT IMPLANT
INTRAUTERINE DEVICE (IUD) INTRAUTERINE DEVICE (IUD)
SHOT (INJECTION) SHOT (INJECTION)

When you switch from another birth control pill, finish all of the pills in the previous pack, then start Lo Loestrin Fe on the first day you would have started a new pack of your previous birth control pill.

When you switch from a vaginal ring or skin patch, finish the 21 days of use, wait 7 days after removal of the ring or patch, then start Lo Loestrin Fe when the next ring or patch would have been due.

When you switch from a progestin-only pill, take the first blue Lo Loestrin Fe pill on the day you would have taken your next progestin-only pill.

When you switch from an implant, start Lo Loestrin Fe on the day of implant removal.

If you switch from an intrauterine device, discuss with your healthcare provider when to start Lo Loestrin Fe. Depending on the timing of removal, a back-up method of birth control may be needed.

If you switch from an injection, start Lo Loestrin Fe on the day when the next injection would be due.

When you switch from another birth control pill, finish all of the pills in the previous pack, then start Lo Loestrin Fe on the first day you would have started a new pack of your previous birth control pill.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU MISS A PILL

First, remember that Lo Loestrin Fe may not be as effective if you miss any blue or white pills—especially if you miss the first few or the last few blue pills in a pack.

  • Take it as soon as you remember. Take the next pill at your regular time. This means you may take 2 pills in 1 day.
  • You do not need to use a back-up birth control method if you have sex.
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