What is Microgestin 1.5/30?
The combination pill Microgestin 1.5/30 contains female hormones to prevent ovulation. Medication may cause changes to your cervical mucus or uterine lining, altering both of these structures.This makes it more difficult for fertilized eggs to adhere to the uterus.As a contraceptive, Microgestin 1.5/30 can be used to avoid pregnancy. Women who have reached the age of 15 and started menstruating can also use Microgestin 1.5/30 to treat mild acne. There are several brands available of ethinyl esteradiol and norethindrone. This leaflet does not list all the available brands.This medication guide does not list all possible uses of Microgestin 1,5/30.
Side effects of Microgestin 1.5/30
If you experience any of the following signs and symptoms of an allergy reaction, seek medical assistance immediately: difficulty breathing, hives, swelling in lips, face, throat or tongue and difficulty swallowing.
The side effects of this medicine can be serious. If you experience:
- Signs of stroke: sudden numbness, weakness, headaches, difficulty with speech or vision, and balance problems;
- Signs of a blood clot in your lung: chest pain, sudden cough, shortness of breath, or dizziness;
- Signs of a deep blood clot—pain or swelling in one leg.
- Heart attack symptoms include chest pain, pressure or pain that spreads to the jaw or shoulders, nausea, and sweating.
- Liver problems: swelling around the midsection of your body, upper right stomach pain, lack of appetite, dark-colored urine, clay-colored stool, and jaundice.
- Increased blood pressure: severe headaches, blurred or distorted vision, and a pounding sensation in the neck, ears, or head;
- Depression is characterized by mood changes, low self-esteem, sleep disturbances, and thoughts of harming yourself.
- A breast lump or swelling of the hands, feet, or ankles;
- A change in migraine headache pattern or intensity.
Microgestin 1,5/30 can cause the following side effects:
- Nausea, vomiting;
- Breast tenderness or bleeding.
- Headache or contact lens problems
There may be other side effects. For medical advice on side effects, call your doctor. Report any adverse reactions by calling the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Similar/related drugs
Norethindrone, Provera, Levonorgestrel, Depo-Provera, Medroxyprogesterone, and Yaz
Warnings
Avoid using birth control pills while pregnant or after having a recent baby. Do not take birth control pills if: you are uncontrolled; you have high blood pressure; or you have heart disease. You have coronary artery disease. you suffer from circulation issues (especially diabetes); If you have liver disease or cancer or have undiagnosed bleeding in the vaginal area, if your liver is ill or if it has been affected by birth control or pregnancy, if jaundice was caused, or if cancers of the breast or uterus If you smoke, and especially if your age is over 35, taking birth control pills or smoking can raise the risk of blood clots or stroke.
Before you take this drug
Birth control pills may increase the risk of stroke or heart attack. If you suffer from high blood pressure or diabetes, have high cholesterol, or are overweight, you're at an even greater risk.Stroke and blood clot risks are highest within the first year of taking birth control pills, and again after any break of 4 weeks or more from taking them. If you're older than 35, smoking can raise your chances of a stroke or heart attack due to birth control pills. Avoid using it if pregnant. Tell your doctor immediately if you are pregnant or miss two menstrual cycles in a row.Wait at least four weeks after giving birth before trying for another.
If you are pregnant, or if:
- Untreated or uncontrolled hypertension or heart disease.
- An increased risk for blood clots as a result of a blood disorder or heart disease;
- Circulatory issues caused by diabetes should also be taken seriously.
- A history of cancers of the uterus, breast, vagina, cervix, or ovaries;
- Unusual vaginal bleeding was not checked by your doctor.
- Liver disease, or cancer of the liver;
- Severe migraine headaches, especially in older people over 35.
- A history of jaundice due to pregnancy or birth-control pills
- If you are over 35 and currently smoking, and living alone.
- If you take any hepatitis C medication that contains ombitasvir, paritaprevir or ritonavir with or without dasabuvir.
If you've ever:
- If you have heart disease, blood pressure problems, or are susceptible to blood clots, then this is the product for you.
- If you have high triglycerides or cholesterol or are overweight,.
- Depression;
- A seizure or migraine headache;
- Gallbladder disease, underactive thyroid.
- Liver or kidney disease
- Uneven menstrual cycle, fibrocystic breast disease, or lumps or nodules on a mammogram.
A doctor can tell you if breastfeeding is possible while taking this medication.
How to take Microgestin 1.5/30?
Please read and heed all instructions or guides included with your medication, including those printed on its prescription label. When you start taking this drug, it is possible that you will need to use a backup birth control method, like condoms containing spermicide. You should follow your doctor's advice. One pill per day is recommended, but no more than one every 24 hours. Start a fresh pack of pills the next day when the old ones run out. If you skip one or more daily pills, it is possible that pregnancy could occur. Some birth control packages include "reminder pills" to help regulate your cycle and start your period on schedule. Most often, using these pills marks the start of your period. If you have severe diarrhea or vomiting, use backup birth control. It is possible that you are bleeding through the skin.If it persists or worsens, consult your physician. You may have to temporarily stop taking this medication if you are going through major surgery or if you will need to be bedridden for an extended period of time. You should let any doctor who treats you know you're using Microgestin 1.5/30. You will have to see your doctor frequently if you are taking birth-control pills. Keep the temperature of the room under control to prevent excessive heat or humidity levels from building up.
What happens if I miss the dose?
Reading all instructions or guides that accompany your medication is critical if you want to avoid becoming pregnant from missing pills, and two active pills the following day is an easy way of doing that if this happens. Otherwise, take one daily for the rest of the package until finished. If you missed two active pills within seven days of each other, take two pills each day for two consecutive days and then switch back to taking just one pill per day until your pack runs out. When missing an active pill use an alternative birth control method for at least seven days. If your Day 1 starter pack is empty, take one pill a day until Sunday if starting then and dispose of any unfinished pills immediately; start your new package on that same day. If you miss three consecutive pills during the first, second, or third week of taking pills on Sunday (if starting on this date), it's ok to start over. Just resume taking them from Monday onwards until Sunday comes along and continue taking your regular dosage until then.
Throw out the remaining pills on Sunday and begin a brand new package that same day. You may miss your period if you don't take two active pills or more. Call your doctor if you have missed a period in two consecutive months. You might be pregnant. You can throw away the missed pill and continue taking one reminder per day until you run out of pills.
What happens if I overdose?
Call the Poison Help Line at 1-800-222-1222 or seek emergency medical care. An overdose can cause vomiting or bleeding.
What should be avoided?
Do not smoke while taking birth-control pills if you are 35 or over. This includes using any tobacco products.The use of birth control pills does not provide protection against sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV/AIDS. The only way to prevent these diseases is by using a condom.
Interaction with other drug
Inform your physician of any additional medications you are taking, such as:
- Rifampin;
- Troglitazone;
- Atorvastatin;
- Glecaprevir/pibrentasvir;
- Anticonvulsants such as carbamazepine, phenytoin, and phenobarbital.
The list below is not exhaustive. Microgestin 1,5/30 may be affected by other drugs, such as prescription, over-the-counter, or herbal products.This list may not cover all possible drug-drug interactions.
