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Seasonale

Ethinyl estradiol + Levonorgestrel

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Description | Uses & Side Effects | Warnings

The generic name of Seasonale is levonorgestrel/ethinyl estradiol and brand names are Jolessa; LoSeasonique; Quasense; Seasonale; and Seasonique.

The active ingredients of this medication are ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel and the inactive ingredients contained in the pink active tablet are anhydrous lactose NF, FD&C blue no. 1, FD&C red no. 40, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose USP.

Seasonale is manufactured by Barr Laboratories of Pomona, New York.

Seasonale is used as contraception primarily to prevent pregnancy.

Common Uses:

Used primarily in the prevention of pregnancy.

Off Label Uses:

Used in the treatment of:
Acne;
Heavy menstrual bleeding;
Irregular menstrual periods.
Painful menstrual periods;
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD).

Side Effects:
Numbness or weakness;
Headache, confusion, pain behind the eyes;
Chest pain or heavy feeling;
Nausea, sweating, general ill feeling;
Swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet;
Symptoms of depression (sleep problems, weakness, mood changes).

Cautions / Warnings:

Not recommended in people that have:
A history of a stroke or blood clot;
Blood circulation problems (especially if caused by diabetes);
Liver disease or liver cancer;
Severe migraine headaches.

Not advisable in pregnant women and those that are planning on becoming pregnant.

Drug Interactions:
Drug interactions for Sesonale include:
Aminoglutethimide;
Antibiotics;
Aprepitant;
Atorvastatin;
Barbiturate medications, such as:
Amobarbital;
Butalbital;
Pentobarbital;
Protease inhibitors, such as:
Amprenavir;
Atazanavir;
Various seizure medications, such as:
Carbamazepine;
Felbamate;
Topiramate.

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Effectiveness on "Birth Control"

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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being

Since taking Seasonale, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:

Effect on:	Much Worse	Worse	No Change	Better	Much Better
Appetite	4%	8%	80%	0%	8%
Balance/Equilibrium	4%	0%	92%	4%	0%
Blood Pressure	0%	0%	96%	4%	0%
Breathing	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Confidence	0%	4%	92%	4%	0%
Coordination/Motor Skills	0%	0%	96%	4%	0%
Digestion	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Emotional Well-being	4%	20%	68%	8%	0%
Energy	0%	4%	88%	4%	4%
Eyesight	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Memory	0%	0%	96%	4%	0%
Mental Clarity	4%	0%	92%	4%	0%
Pain	0%	4%	96%	0%	0%
Patience	4%	16%	80%	0%	0%
Sexual Health	0%	8%	48%	44%	0%
Skin Complexion	0%	32%	60%	4%	4%
Sleep	0%	4%	92%	4%	0%
Stress Level	4%	20%	72%	4%	0%

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Commonly Reported Seasonale Side Effects

RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:

Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Acne	63.2%	15.8%	21.1%	0%	0%
Anxiety	66.7%	16.7%	0%	16.7%	0%
Blurred Vision	83.3%	16.7%	0%	0%	0%
Breast Tenderness	69.6%	17.4%	8.7%	4.3%	0%
Breathing Difficulties	83.3%	0%	0%	16.7%	0%
Change in Sex Drive	78.3%	13%	8.7%	0%	0%
Cold Symptoms	66.7%	33.3%	0%	0%	0%
Depression	88%	12%	0%	0%	0%
Dizziness	92%	8%	0%	0%	0%
Drowsiness	83.3%	0%	16.7%	0%	0%
Fatigue	88%	8%	0%	4%	0%
Fever	83.3%	16.7%	0%	0%	0%
Gas	66.7%	33.3%	0%	0%	0%
Headache	64%	12%	16%	8%	0%
Irregular Bleeding	76.9%	23.1%	0%	0%	0%
Irregular Heartbeat	66.7%	16.7%	0%	16.7%	0%
Mood Swings	64%	16%	12%	4%	4%
Muscle Cramping	83.3%	0%	0%	16.7%	0%
Nausea	95.8%	4.2%	0%	0%	0%
Sexual Dysfunction	83.3%	0%	0%	0%	16.7%
Stomach Ache	83.3%	0%	0%	16.7%	0%

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Less Commonly Reported Seasonale Side Effects

RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:

Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Abdominal Pain	57.9%	5.3%	0%	31.6%	5.3%
Anxiety	73.7%	5.3%	15.8%	5.3%	0%
Change in Weight	91.3%	0%	4.3%	4.3%	0%
Irregular Bleeding	30%	0%	0%	60%	10%
Irregular Periods (women)	78.9%	5.3%	10.5%	0%	5.3%

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Episodes since taking Seasonale

Since taking Seasonale Rate a Drug survey participants reported these episodes:

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User Comments about Seasonale

06 Jul 2011	IT'S BEEN GREAT,BUT THE LOW LIBIDO IS AWFUL.. I AM THINKING OF SWITCHING TO THE DEPO SHOT, I HEARD IT INCREASES YOUR LIBIDO AND HAS LESS SIDE AFFECTS,WILL BE SPEAKING TO MY DOCTOR ABOUT IT NEXT WEEK!! —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
21 Oct 2010	Seasonale has been good for me. I have stopped getting lots of breakthrough bleeding. I love that I only have to get a period every 3 months. This is my second package and have noticed irritability about 3 days before my period actually came (when I was taking the placebos). I noticed that I get really hot and cannot stand the heat, but I also get really cold and cannot tolerate that either. I am not sure if it is actually the Seasonale because I have had bronchitis for the last 3 weeks. I dont have anything negative against it because I have been on really bad birth control (such Evra, pregnancy occured 2 times while taking it as directed!). When you have problems with breakthrough bleeding that interferes with your life, any birth control is worth a try. —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
09 Jun 2010	This birth control caused me to have really bad mood swings. I flipped between being extremely sad and depressed to becoming violent and crazy. I only took this medicine for about a week before I had to switch. —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
23 May 2010	I am a sufferer of menstrual migraines. I don't have bad periods, just a migrain for 7 days. Its hard to function with one full week out of the month designated to nursing a migrain. Seasonale has decreased these substantially!!! No spotting, easy period.This pill seemed to work like its supposed to for me. During the 4th month I am having some of the tight, heavy chest feeling and my blood pressure is too high all of a sudden. Working with the doctor to see what the cause is. —Posted by Christine67 Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
04 Aug 2009	The cramps suck, but for one week of three months. I found my periods to be VERY light, but they never really were all that heavy to begin with. I LOVED seasonale. —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use