Insomnia in Estrostep fe - how severe and when it was recovered? (a real world drug study)

Summary:

We study how severe was Insomnia, when it was recovered, drug effectiveness, race, and more among people who take Estrostep fe (ethinyl estradiol; norethindrone acetate). This phase IV clinical study is created by eHealthMe based on reports submitted to eHealthMe, and is updated regularly.

What is Estrostep fe?

Estrostep fe has active ingredients of ethinyl estradiol; norethindrone acetate. It is often used in birth control. eHealthMe is studying from 112 Estrostep fe users. Check the latest studies of Estrostep fe.

What is Insomnia?

Insomnia (sleeplessness) is found to be associated with 3,114 drugs and 5,172 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Insomnia.



On Aug, 10, 2026

38 people who have Insomnia while taking Estrostep fe were studied.

Could Estrostep fe cause Insomnia?

Severity of Insomnia *:

  • least: 9.09 %
  • moderate: 57.58 %
  • severe: 27.27 %
  • most severe: 6.06 %

When people recovered from Insomnia *:

  • while on drug: 0.0 %
  • after off the drug: 8.33 %
  • not yet: 91.67 %

Effectiveness of Estrostep fe *:

  • not at all: 3.85 %
  • somewhat: 0.0 %
  • moderate: 26.92 %
  • high: 34.62 %
  • very high: 34.62 %

Race of the people *:

  • African American, Non-Hispanic: 0.0 %
  • American Indian/Alaska Native: 3.33 %
  • Asian: 3.33 %
  • Hispanic: 6.67 %
  • Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders: 0.0 %
  • Two or more races: 3.33 %
  • White, Non-Hispanic: 83.33 %

Time on Estrostep fe *:

  • < 1 month: 12.5 %
  • 1 - 6 months: 18.75 %
  • 6 - 12 months: 3.12 %
  • 1 - 2 years: 15.62 %
  • 2 - 5 years: 28.12 %
  • 5 - 10 years: 9.38 %
  • 10+ years: 12.5 %

Gender of people when taking Estrostep fe *:

  • female: 100 %
  • male: 0.0 %

Age of people when taking Estrostep fe *:

  • 0-1: 0.0 %
  • 2-9: 0.0 %
  • 10-19: 5.26 %
  • 20-29: 36.84 %
  • 30-39: 28.95 %
  • 40-49: 23.68 %
  • 50-59: 2.63 %
  • 60+: 2.63 %

Conditions people have *:

  1. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (a chronic condition including attention difficulty, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness): 12 people, 31.58%
  2. Depression: 9 people, 23.68%
  3. Stress And Anxiety: 8 people, 21.05%
  4. Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 6 people, 15.79%
  5. Migraine (headache): 5 people, 13.16%
  6. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 3 people, 7.89%
  7. Anxiety Depression: 3 people, 7.89%
  8. Acne (skin problems that cause pimples): 2 people, 5.26%
  9. Asthma: 2 people, 5.26%
  10. Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 2 people, 5.26%

Other drugs people take besides Estrostep fe *:

  1. Adderall: 5 people, 13.16%
  2. Levothyroxine Thyroid: 4 people, 10.53%
  3. Effexor: 3 people, 7.89%
  4. Wellbutrin: 3 people, 7.89%
  5. Vitamin D: 3 people, 7.89%
  6. Fluoxetine Hydrochloride: 2 people, 5.26%
  7. Omeprazole: 2 people, 5.26%
  8. Melatonin: 2 people, 5.26%
  9. Inderal: 2 people, 5.26%
  10. Ibuprofen: 2 people, 5.26%

Other side effects people have besides Insomnia *:

  1. Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 10 people, 26.32%
  2. Stress And Anxiety: 10 people, 26.32%
  3. Headache (pain in head): 8 people, 21.05%
  4. Memory Loss: 6 people, 15.79%
  5. Irritability: 6 people, 15.79%
  6. Weight Increased: 5 people, 13.16%
  7. Constipation: 5 people, 13.16%
  8. Dizziness: 4 people, 10.53%
  9. Canker Sores (painful, open sore in the mouth): 3 people, 7.89%
  10. Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 3 people, 7.89%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

Do you take Estrostep fe and have Insomnia?

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How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

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How the study uses the data?

The study is based on ethinyl estradiol; norethindrone acetate (the active ingredients of Estrostep fe). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

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