What is Gianvi?
Gianvi contains a combination of female hormones to prevent ovulation, or the release of an egg. Gianvi can also cause changes to your cervical mucus, uterine lining, and sperm. This makes it more difficult for fertilized eggs to attach to the uterus. Gianvi can be used to prevent pregnancy. This medication is used to treat mild acne in women over 14 who have begun menstruating and wish to take birth-control pills. Yaz can also be used to treat symptoms of premenstrual disorder (PMDD), including anxiety, depression, and irritability. It is also prescribed for sleep disturbances, changes in appetite, breast tenderness or pain, joint or muscular pain, headaches, and weight gain. Gianvi can be used in other ways not mentioned in this guide.
Side effects of Gianvi
If you experience any of the following signs and symptoms of an allergic reaction: difficulty breathing, hives or facial or throat swelling - immediately seek medical care!
Birth control pills can cause serious side effects. Call your doctor immediately if:
- Signs of stroke: sudden numbness, weakness, or headache (especially one side), slurred or shaky speech, or problems with vision, balance, or coordination;
- Signs of blood clot include sudden vision loss, stabbing chest pain, shortness of breath, coughing blood or pain/warmth in one or both legs.
- Heart attack symptoms: chest discomfort or pressure; discomfort radiating into your jaw or shoulder, nausea and sweating are hallmarks of impending doom.
- Liver issues: fatigue, nausea, upper stomach pains, dark urine with clay color stools and jaundice are symptoms.
- Increased blood pressure: severe headache, blurry or distorted vision and pounding neck/ear/head pressures are hallmarks of elevated blood pressure;
- You may experience swelling of your ankles, feet, or hands.
- A change in the frequency or intensity of migraine headaches
- Symptoms of depression include sleep problems, fatigue, and mood changes.
Gianvi's side effects may include:
- Nausea, vomiting;
- Breast tenderness
- Feeling tired, irritable, or with a headache;
- Weight gain
- Changes in your menstrual cycle, decreased sexual drive
There may be other side effects. For medical advice on side effects, call your doctor. The FDA can be contacted at 1-800-FDA-1088 to report side effects.
Warnings
Do not use it if you are pregnant or if you have just had a Baby. Gianvi should not be taken if: you suffer from an adrenal gland disorder; kidney disease; uncontrolled high blood pressure; heart disease and coronary artery diseases; circulation problems, especially with diabetes; undiagnosed vaginal blood; liver cancer or disease; or severe headaches or migraines. You shouldn't take Gianvi if: you are pregnant, taking birth control pills, have jaundice, or if cancer has been diagnosed in the breasts, uterus, cervix, or vagina. This medicine increases your risk of stroke, heart attack, and blood clots. Smoking increases your risk of blood clots and strokes. Do not take this medication if you are over 35.
Before you take this drug
This medicine increases your risk of stroke, heart attack, and blood clots. Diabetes, high blood pressure, elevated cholesterol or being overweight increase your risk of stroke and blood clots - this risk peaks during the first year after starting birth control pills.You are at high risk when you start taking birth control pills again after a break of 4 weeks or more. Smoking increases your risk of blood clots and strokes. The more you smoke, the greater the risk. This medicine should not be taken if you are older than 35 and smoke. Do not use this medication if pregnant. Tell your doctor immediately if you are pregnant or if two menstrual cycles are missed in a row. Wait at least four weeks after giving birth before you take this medication.
This medicine should not be taken if:
- An adrenal gland disorder
- Kidney disease
- Untreated or uncontrolled hypertension;
- Heart disease (coronary arterial disease, history of stroke, blood clot, or heart attack);
- An increased risk of blood clots as a result of a heart condition or hereditary blood disorder.
- Circulatory problems (especially when caused by diabetes)
- A history of cancers of the breast, uterus, cervix, or vagina
- Unusual vaginal bleeding that goes undetected;
- Liver disease, or liver cancer
- Severe migraine headaches, especially if older than 35.
- Jaundice caused by pregnancy or birth control pills is common.
- Are You Over 35 and Smoke?
- When taking any hepatitis C medication that contains Ombitasvir, Paritaprevir or Ritonavir (Technivie).
Tell your doctor about any of the following:
- If you have heart problems, high blood pressure, or are susceptible to blood clots, then this is the product for you.
- High potassium levels in the blood
- Are You at Risk of High Cholesterol or Triglycerides, or Being Overweight? -
- Depression;
- Liver or kidney disease
- Gallbladder diseases, thyroid disease, and diabetes
- A headache.
This medicine contains hormones that can be passed into breast milk, which may cause harm to a nursing infant. This medicine can also reduce breast milk production. Use caution if you're breastfeeding.
How to take Gianvi?
Read all instructions or guides that come with your medication and follow all directions. Follow the directions on the label. You can take your first pill either on the day you start your period or on the first Sunday following the beginning of your cycle. When you first begin using this medication, you may need to use a backup birth control method, such as condoms containing spermicide. One pill should be taken each day, although not more frequently than every 24 hours. When all pills in a package have been finished, start another package the following day.If you don't take a pill every day, you could become pregnant. You might experience bleeding during the first three months. If this bleeding is heavy or continues, tell your doctor. You may have to temporarily stop taking Gianvi if you are going to be undergoing major surgery or a long-term bedrest. You should let any doctor or surgeon that treats you know you're taking this medication. Store away from heat and moisture at room temperature.
What happens if I miss the dose?
Please read the instructions that come with your medication. If you don't understand the instructions, ask your doctor or pharmacist. You are more likely to become pregnant if you miss a pill. Take two pills the next day if you forget to take one. Take 1 pill a day for the remainder of the pack.If you missed two active pills consecutively during Weeks 1-2, take two tablets every other day until all four pills have been consumed.Take one pill a day for the remainder of the package. After missing a pill, use a backup birth control method for at least seven days. If you missed two active pills consecutively in Week 3, you can throw the remaining pack out and start another pack on the same day if you started Day 1. If you started on Sunday, continue taking one pill each day until Sunday. On Sunday, dispose of your old package and start fresh with something else.
If you missed 3 active pills consecutively in Weeks 1, 2, and 3, you can throw the rest out and start over with a new package on the same date if you started Day 1. If you started on Sunday, continue taking one pill each day until Sunday. On Sunday, dispose of your old package and start fresh with something else. You may not get a period if you miss two or more pills. Call your doctor if you have missed a period in two consecutive months. You might be pregnant. If you forget to take a pill reminder, just throw it out and continue taking one reminder pill per day till the pack is gone.
What happens if I overdose?
Contact the Poison Helpline on 1-800-222-1222 if experiencing symptoms related to poison. Alternatively, seek emergency medical attention as soon as possible. An overdose can cause nausea or bleeding.
What should be avoided?
Do not smoke while taking Gianvi, especially if your age is greater than 35. This medicine does not protect against sexually transmissible diseases, including HIV or AIDS. The only way to prevent these diseases is by using a condom.
Interaction with other drug
Other drugs, such as prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products, may also interact with Drospirenone or ethyl estradiol. This medicine can be less effective if you take certain drugs. Pregnancy may occur. Inform your doctor of all the medications you are taking and those that you stop or start using.
