Seasonale (Ethinyl Estradiol Levonorgestrel)

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Seasonale (Ethinyl Estradiol Levonorgestrel) is typically used once daily. However, your doctor or pharmacist may have suggested a different schedule that is more appropriate for you. Important: Follow the instructions on the label. Do not use more of this product, or more often, than prescribed. If you forget a dose, contact your pharmacist. Administer at the same time each day. Each pack contains 84 active tablets and 7 inactive tablets. Take 1 active tablet daily for 84 days, then take 1 inactive tablet daily for 7 days, and then begin the next pack to start the 91-day cycle again. You should use a second method of birth control (e.g., latex condoms or spermicides) for the first 7 days of the first cycle of pill use.
WARNING: The use of combination hormonal contraceptives has been associated with a slightly increased risk of cervical cancer (cervical cancer: cancer of the lower part of the uterus that connects to the vagina). Use with caution in patients with risk factors for cardiac (heart) disease, with a high risk of depression, and with diabetes. In addition to its desired action, Seasonale (Ethinyl Estradiol Levonorgestrel) may cause some side effects, notably:
It may cause nausea, painful menstrual periods
It may cause headaches, nausea (especially when you first start taking Seasonale), vomiting, stomach cramping, bloating It may cause dizziness, vaginal discomfort/irritation/itching, increased vaginal fluids or discharge
Contraindications: Hypersensitivity to ethinyl estradiol, levonorgestrel, or any component of the formulation. Breast cancer, hepatic (liver) tumors, acute viral hepatitis or severe cirrhosis (liver disease), hepatitis C drug combinations containing ombitasvir/paritaprevir/ritonavir, with or without dasabuvir, undiagnosed abnormal uterine bleeding, pregnancy, females at high risk of vascular disease (any condition that affects your circulatory system), diabetes mellitus with any of the following: age >35 years, duration >20 years, hypertension (high blood pressure), vascular disease, or other end-organ damage, deep vein thrombosis (blood clots in deep veins usually legs) or blockage in one of the pulmonary arteries in the lungs, abnormally increased tendency toward blood clotting (coagulation), uncontrolled high blood pressure (hypertension), migraine (a recurrent throbbing headache that typically affects one side of the head and is often accompanied by nausea and disturbed vision) headaches with any of the following: age >35 years, aura, or focal neurological symptoms (impairments of nerve, spinal cord, or brain function that affects a specific region of the body), cardiac (heart) problems, smoking if >35 years of age.
Taking Seasonale (Ethinyl Estradiol Levonorgestrel) during pregnancy is contraindicated and harmful for the baby. Combination hormonal contraceptives are used to prevent pregnancy, treatment should be discontinued if pregnancy occurs. Pregnant women should not use this product. If you're planning a pregnancy or become pregnant or breastfeeding, contact your family doctor.
A treatment with Seasonale (Ethinyl Estradiol Levonorgestrel) requires regular monitoring by a doctor. Be sure to see your doctor for all regularly scheduled appointments.Seasonale (Ethinyl Estradiol Levonorgestrel)