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Balziva-21

Ethinyl estradiol + Norethindrone

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-3 Effectiveness

3.2 Side Effects

0 Holistic Benefits

RateADrug users have reported 5 Balziva-21 side effects and 0 Balziva-21 benefits.

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The generic names of this medication are ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone and brand names are Aranelle, Balziva, Brevicon, Estrostep Fe, Femcon FE, Junel 1.5/30, Junel Fe 1.5/30, Junel Fe 1/20, Leena, Loestrin 21 1.5/30, Loestrin 24 Fe, Loestrin Fe 1/20, Microgestin 1.5/30, Microgestin FE 1.5/30 and Modicon.

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

Mainly used as contraception to prevent pregnancy.

Common Uses:

This medication is used as contraception to prevent pregnancy.

Off Label Uses:

The off label uses of this medication - it is also used to treat severe acne.

Side Effects:
Sudden numbness or weakness especially on one side of the body.
Sudden headache, confusion, pain behind the eyes, problems with vision, speech or balance.
Chest pain or heavy feeling, pain spreading to the arm or shoulder, nausea, sweating, general ill feeling.
Nausea, stomach pain, low fever, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes).

Cautions / Warnings:

Not recommended in patients with the following conditions:
During pregnancy.
If one or two menstrual periods have been missed in a row.
In women that have recently had a baby.
If there is a history of a stroke, blood clot or circulation problems.
If there is liver disease, liver cancer or a history of jaundice caused by birth control pills.

Drug Interactions:
Acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ascorbic acid (vitamin C)
Prednisolone (Orapred)
Theophylline (Respbid, Theo-Dur)
St. John's wort
An antibiotic
Seizure medication
A barbiturate sedative such as secobarbital (Seconal), or phenobarbital (Luminal, Solfoton)

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Balziva-21	-2	0	0	1

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Effectiveness of Balziva-21 by Condition

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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being

Since taking Balziva-21, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:

Effect on:	Much Worse	Worse	No Change	Better	Much Better
Appetite	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Balance/Equilibrium	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Blood Pressure	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Breathing	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Confidence	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Coordination/Motor Skills	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Digestion	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Emotional Well-being	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Energy	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Eyesight	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Memory	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Mental Clarity	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Pain	0%	50%	50%	0%	0%
Patience	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Sexual Health	0%	50%	50%	0%	0%
Skin Complexion	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Sleep	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Stress Level	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%

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Commonly Reported Balziva-21 Side Effects

RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:

Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Breast Tenderness	50%	0%	50%	0%	0%
Change in Sex Drive	50%	0%	0%	50%	0%
Fatigue	50%	50%	0%	0%	0%
Irregular Bleeding	0%	100%	0%	0%	0%
Nausea	50%	0%	50%	0%	0%
Yeast Infection	50%	0%	0%	50%	0%

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Less Commonly Reported Balziva-21 Side Effects

RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:

Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Abdominal Pain	50%	50%	0%	0%	0%
Chest Pain	50%	50%	0%	0%	0%

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