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Prescription Required
Ethinyl Estradiol + Levonorgestrel is a prescription medicine. Other than this, Ethinyl Estradiol + Levonorgestrel has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Ethinyl Estradiol + Levonorgestrel. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Ethinyl Estradiol + Levonorgestrel include Heavy Menstrual Periods, Nausea or vomiting, Dizziness. These side effects of Ethinyl Estradiol + Levonorgestrel are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
It is also important to note that Ethinyl Estradiol + Levonorgestrel has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Ethinyl Estradiol + Levonorgestrel related warnings talks about Ethinyl Estradiol + Levonorgestrel's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Ethinyl Estradiol + Levonorgestrel can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Ethinyl Estradiol + Levonorgestrel in conditions like Edema, Liver Disease, Eye Disorders.
Drug reaction of Ethinyl Estradiol + Levonorgestrel with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
You should also be aware that Ethinyl Estradiol + Levonorgestrel is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Ethinyl Estradiol + Levonorgestrel is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Ethinyl Estradiol + Levonorgestrel is used -
Common
Is the use of Ethinyl Estradiol + Levonorgestrel safe for pregnant women?
Ethinyl Estradiol + Levonorgestrel can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Ethinyl Estradiol + Levonorgestrel safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Ethinyl Estradiol + Levonorgestrel may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Ethinyl Estradiol + Levonorgestrel should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Ethinyl Estradiol + Levonorgestrel on the Kidneys?
No research work has been carried out till date on effects of Ethinyl Estradiol + Levonorgestrel on kidney. So it is not known whether taking Ethinyl Estradiol + Levonorgestrel will cause side effects on kidney or not.
What is the effect of Ethinyl Estradiol + Levonorgestrel on the Liver?
Information about safety of Ethinyl Estradiol + Levonorgestrel for the liver is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Ethinyl Estradiol + Levonorgestrel on the Heart?
There is no research available on the side effects of Ethinyl Estradiol + Levonorgestrel on the heart. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
Ethinyl Estradiol + Levonorgestrel should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Ethinyl Estradiol + Levonorgestrel unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Ethinyl Estradiol + Levonorgestrel habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Ethinyl Estradiol + Levonorgestrel.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Ethinyl Estradiol + Levonorgestrel, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Ethinyl Estradiol + Levonorgestrel can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Ethinyl Estradiol + Levonorgestrel only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Ethinyl Estradiol + Levonorgestrel is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Ethinyl Estradiol + Levonorgestrel
There is no information on the effects of taking Ethinyl Estradiol + Levonorgestrel with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Ethinyl Estradiol + Levonorgestrel
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Ethinyl Estradiol + Levonorgestrel with alcohol.
This medicine data has been created by -
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