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Alesse

Ethinyl estradiol + Levonorgestrel

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The generic name of this medication is levonorgestrel/ethinyl estradiol and brand names are Alesse and Levlen.

Alesse is manufactured by Wyeth Ayerst Pharmaceuticals.

The active ingredients of this medication are ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel.

It is primarily used in the prevention of pregnancy.

Common Uses:

This medication is used in the prevention of pregnancy.

Off Label Uses:

None noted currently.

Side Effects:
Acne;
Breast tenderness or enlargement;
Changes in appetite;
Changes in sexual interest;
Changes in weight;
Dizziness;
Hair loss;
Headache;
Nausea;
Stomach cramps or bloating;
Unusual spotting or bleeding;
Vomiting.

Cautions / Warnings:

Not recommended in people with:
Allergic reactions to this medication or any of its ingredients;
A history of blood clotting problems; severe blood clots (eg, in the lungs; legs; eyes); certain blood vessel problems (eg, bleeding in the brain; heart attack; stroke); breast cancer;
Chest pain caused by angina; certain types of headaches or migraines with aura; severe or uncontrolled high blood pressure; endometrial; cervical; or vaginal cancer;
Liver disease; liver tumors; cancer; history of yellowing of the eyes or skin caused by pregnancy or prior birth control medication use.

It is also not recommended in pregnant women; people who are planning on becoming pregnant; and nursing mothers.

Drug Interactions:
Atorvastatin; indinavir; or troleandomycin;
Aprepitant; azole antifungals (eg, itraconazole, ketoconazole), barbiturates (eg, phenobarbital); bosentan; carbamazepine; dexamethasone; felbamate; griseofulvin; HIV protease inhibitors (eg, ritonavir); hydantoins (eg, phenytoin); modafinil; nevirapine; oxcarbazepine; penicillins (eg, amoxicillin); phenylbutazone; primidone; rifabutin; rifampin; St. John's wort; tetracyclines (eg, doxycycline); topiramate; or troglitazone;
Beta-blockers (eg, propranolol); corticosteroids (eg, prednisolone); cyclosporine; or theophylline;
Clofibric acid; lamotrigine; morphine; salicylic acid; or temazepam.

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The generic name of this medication is levonorgestrel/ethinyl estradiol and brand names are Alesse and Levlen. Alesse is manufactured by Wyeth Ayerst Pharmaceuticals. The active ingredients of this medication are ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel. It is primarily used in the prevention of pregnancy.

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