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Elinest

Generic name: ethinyl estradiol and norgestrel [ETH-in-il-ess-tra-DYE-ol-and-nor-JESS-trel]

Brand names: Cryselle 28, Elinest, Low-Ogestrel, Ogestrel-28
Drug class: contraceptives

What is Elinest?

Elinest is used for contraception to stop pregnancy among women who are of reproductive age.Elinest can be used for other purposes that are not covered in this guide.

Side effects of Easiest

See a doctor immediately. Get medical attention immediately if you notice symptoms that indicate an allergic reaction,breathing, such as hives, difficulty breathing and swelling of your lips, face, and tongue.Birth control pills could result in serious adverse effects. Do not use birth control pills, and contact your doctor immediately if you suffer from:

  • Symptoms of a stroke—sudden weakness or numbness, a serious headache, and slurred speech. Issues with balance or vision;
  • Symptoms for a blood clot within the lung, such as chest pain, a rapid and loud cough or shortness of breath, fainting, or bleeding from the chest;
  • Symptoms of a blood clot that is deep within the body, such as pain or swelling on one side of the leg
  • Heart attack symptoms: chest pressure or pain, expanding to your shoulder or jaw, nausea, sweating;
  • Liver issues: swelling around your midsection and right side; stomach pain; a loss of appetite; dark urine; black stool; jaundice (yellowing of the eyes or skin);
  • High blood pressure, severe headache, blurred vision, and pounding in your neck or ear;
  • Depression: mood changes, feelings of self-worth devaluation, losing interest in the things you love, a new set of sleep issues, and thoughts of self-harm;
  • Swelling in your ankles, hands, or feet, or a lump in your breast;
    variations in the pattern or intensity of migraine headaches.
    Common negative side effects of elinest could include:
  • Changes in appetite or weight changes in weight or appetite, stomach pain, gas, nausea, or vomiting;
  • Headache, nervousness, depression, fatigue;
  • Vaginal bleeding, spotting, bleeding from the breakthrough;
  • Acne and darkening of the facial skin
  • Aggravation, the condition worsening of varicose veins;
  • Menstrual cramps, breast tenderness,
  • Cervical issues vaginal itching or discharge

This list does not constitute an exhaustive compilation of potential side effects; others could possibly occur. You can report symptoms to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Similar/related drugs

Norethindrone, Medroxyprogesterone, Levonorgestrel, Provera, Depo-Provera, and Mirena

Warnings

Do not take contraceptives if you suffer from:You shouldn't make use of birth control pills if you suffer from heart issues and coronary artery diseases, vaginal bleeding and liver issues, or severe migraine headaches in the event that you also take certain hepatitis C medications, or in the event that you are scheduled for major surgery, or if you smoke and are older than 35 or have ever suffered a heart attack, stroke, blood clot, jaundice, or cancer of the uterus, breasts, or vagina.

Before you take this drug

If you are taking contraceptive pills, it can increase your chances of developing blood clots or strokes, as well as heart attacks.Smoking cigarettes can significantly increase the risk of stroke, blood clots, or heart attacks. You should not have contraceptives if you smoke and are older than 35.

Do not use contraceptives if you suffer from:

  • Untreated or controlled excessive blood pressure;
  • Coronary heart condition (chest pain or coronary artery disease; the history of heart attack, stroke, and blood clot);
  • An increased chance of getting blood clots as a result of an issue with your heart or hereditary blood disorder
  • Issues with circulation (especially those whose cause is problems with circulation, especially if caused by);
  • A history of cancer related to hormones as well as cancers of the breast, vagina, or uterus;
  • Unusual vaginal bleeding that isn't being examined by the doctor;
  • Extreme migraine headaches (with the appearance of numbness, aura, weakening of vision, or other changes), particularly those who are over 35 years old;
  • An occurrence of jaundice that was caused by birth medication to control it;
  • If you take any hepatitis C medication containing ombitasvir, paritaprevir, or ritonavir, with or without dasabuvir; or
  • The liver condition, or cancer of the liver.

Inform your doctor if you have ever experienced:

  • Depression;
  • A condition that is known as hereditary angioedema;
  • Jaundice (yellowing of the eyes or skin) or
  • Kidney disease or liver problems

Avoid using if expecting. Stop using birth control pills and notify your doctor as soon as you are pregnant or if you do not have two menstrual cycles in a row. If you've recently had an infant and are waiting at least 4 weeks before you start taking birth pills to control your birth,Check with your doctor to see whether it is safe to feed your baby while taking birth control medication.

How to take Elinest?

Follow all instructions on your prescription label, and go through all medication guides or instructions. Utilize birth control pills according to the directions.The initial pill is taken the day you begin your period, or on the first Sunday following the start of your period. It is possible to need additional birth control options, such as condoms or spermicide, before you begin taking birth control pills. Follow the instructions of your physician.Each day, take one pill and no more than 24 hours between. If your pills expire and you are unable to take another, begin a new one the next day. You could become pregnant if you take one pill a day. Refill your prescription prior to the time you have run out of pills completely.Certain birth control kits contain seven "reminder" pills to keep you on track with your cycle. Your period is usually scheduled to begin when you're using these pills to remind you.There is a possibility of bleeding that has exploded. Contact your doctor if it persists or is extremely heavy.Make sure you have a backup birth control plan if you're sick with severe vomiting or diarrhea.Any surgeon or doctor who sees you must be aware that you are taking contraceptives for birth.If you take birth medication to control your birth, you will have to visit your doctor often.Keep it at room temperature, far from heat and moisture.

What happens if I miss the dose?

Follow the instructions on the prescription label and take note of all medication guides and instructions sheets. In the event of missing a dose, you increase the chance of becoming pregnant.If you don't remember taking one active pill, you should take two pills during the day you recall. Then, take one pill a day for the remainder of your pack.If you don't take two active tablets in one row during the first or second week, you should take two pills a day for two days. Take one pill per day throughout the remainder of the group. You should use backup birth control for at least 7 days after the missing pills.If you fail to take two active pills during Week 3, toss out the remainder of your pack and begin with a fresh pack the next day, if you're a Day 1 starter. If you're the Sunday starter, continue taking a dose every day through Sunday. On Sunday, toss out the rest of your pack and begin a new one for the day.If you fail to take three active pills consecutively in weeks 1, 2 or 3, discard the remainder of your pack and begin a new pack the next day if you're a day 1 starter. If you're the Sunday starter, you should continue taking a pill each day up to Sunday. On Sunday, toss away the remainder of the pack and begin a new pack the following day.If you skip 2 or 3 pills per day, it is possible that you might not be having a period throughout the month. If you don't have a period for 2 months consecutively, contact your doctor, as it could be that you're pregnant.If you do not remember to take a reminder pill, discard it and continue to take one reminder pill each day until you have a full pack.

What happens if I overdose?

Get medical attention immediately or contact the Poison Help Line at 1-800-222-1222. The symptoms of an overdose can include nausea, vomiting, and vaginal bleeding.

What should be avoided?

Avoid smoking when using birth control medications, especially if you are over 35 years old.Birth control pills do make it impossible to stop your illness from spreading. Don't have sex without protection or share toothbrushes or razors. Discuss with your doctor ways to avoid HIV transmission through sex.

Interaction with other drug

There are times when it's not recommended to take certain medications in conjunction with other medications. Certain drugs may affect the blood levels of other medications that you are taking, which can cause more side effects or make the medications less effective.

Discuss with your doctor any other medications you take, particularly:

  • John's wort;
  • Colesevelam;
  • Opting for medications such as atorvastatin or rosuvastatin;
  • Hiv or aids medication such as indinavir, nelfinavir, ritonavir, and nevirapine and many others.

This list isn't exhaustive. Other medications could influence Elinest, such as prescription and over-the-counter drugs, vitamins, and herbal products. There are many possible interactions between drugs that are included here.

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