What is Her Style?
Her style can be used to prevent pregnancy following unprotected sexual activity or when other methods of contraception have failed (such as a condom breaking or two or more pills not being taken).This medication guide does not list all possible uses for Her Style.
Side effects of Her style
If you experience any of the following symptoms of an allergic reaction, seek immediate medical attention: difficulty breathing, hives, swelling of your lips, face, tongue, or throat.If you experience severe pain on your side or lower stomach, call your doctor immediately or go to an emergency room. This could indicate a tubal (a pregnancy that implants in the tube of the fallopian tubes instead of in the uterus) pregnancy. A tubal pregnancy can be a medical emergency.
Her style can cause the following side effects:
- Stomach pain;
- Breast pain or tenderness
- Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea;
- Headache, dizziness;
- Feeling tired
- Changes in your menstrual cycle
There may be other side effects. For medical advice on side effects, call your doctor. Contact the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) by calling 1-800-FDA-1088 in order to report side effects.
Similar/related drugs
levonorgestrel, Plan B One-Step, ethinyl estradiol/levonorgestrel , Ulipristal, ella, Take Action
Warnings
Her style does not terminate pregnancy when the fertilized egg is already attached to the uterus.Before taking levonorgestrel, ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are regularly using medication to treat seizures, HIV/AIDS, or tuberculosis. Other medicines may make levonorgestrel ineffective.
Before you take this drug
Her style is not meant to be used as a regular form of birth control. Speak to your doctor about all the different birth control methods available.This medicine should not be used if you're already pregnant. Her style will not stop a pregnancy that has already started.No one under the age of 17 is allowed to use this product.If you have an allergy to levonorgestrel, then it is best not to use this drug.Before taking levonorgestrel, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are regularly using medication to treat seizures, tuberculosis, or HIV/AIDS. Levonorgestrel can be less effective when used as an emergency contraceptive if you are taking certain medications.Levonorgestrel can slow down breast milk production. Inform your doctor if breastfeeding is a concern.
How to take Her Style?
Comply with all instructions listed on the label or those issued by your physician.Her style should be used as soon as possible following unprotected sexual activity (no more than 72 hours).If you vomit after 2 hours of taking Her Style, call your doctor immediately. Do not take a second dosage without consulting your doctor first.If your period has been more than seven days late, and you suspect pregnancy, take a pregnancy test as soon as possible. Contact your doctor. Her style does not terminate a pregnancy when the fertilized ovary has already attached to the uterus.A doctor must confirm within 3 weeks of taking Her Style that you are not pregnant and that the medicine hasn't caused any adverse effects.Store away from heat and moisture at room temperature.
What happens if I miss the dose?
Her style does not require a daily dosage schedule because it is only used in a single dose.
What happens if I overdose?
Her Style comes in a tablet of a specific strength. This means that if you use it as instructed, there is little chance of an overdose. Take no more than one tablet simultaneously.
What should be avoided?
Her style does not protect you against sexually transmissible diseases, including HIV and AIDS. The only way to prevent these diseases is by using a condom. Avoid unprotected sexual activity.
Interaction with other drug
Her style may not be as effective if taken with certain medications. This can lead to pregnancy.
- Efavirenz;
- Rifampin;
- Seizure medication: carbamazepine, felbamate, fosphenytoin, phenobarbital, phenytoin, and primidone.
This list is incomplete. Levonorgestrel may be affected by other drugs, such as vitamins and herbs. This list does not include all possible interactions with other drugs.
