Drospirenone and Ethinyl Estradiol Side Effects, Overdose and Pregnancy Information

Drospirenone and Ethinyl Estradiol is used to prevent pregnancy, regulate menstrual periods as well as in the treatment of acne in women 15 and older. Drospirenone and Ethinyl Estradiol is a synthetic form of female sex hormones produced naturally in the body, progestin, and estrogen. These hormones suppress the pituitary glands activity thus hindering ovulation; alter the mucus at the cervix opening to prevent sperm from entering, and their variable levels play a vital role in fertility in women. Main ingredients in Drospirenone and Ethinyl Estradiol are Estrogen (low dose) and Progestin (medium dose).

Drospirenone and Ethinyl Estradiol Side Effects

Drospirenone and Ethinyl Estradiol side effects may include abdominal pain, vaginal discharge, acne, fluid retention, bloating, blood clots, chest pain, hair loss, headache, and heart attack. Other Drospirenone and Ethinyl Estradiol side effects include high blood pressure, kidney problem, migraine, leg pain, nausea, sex drive changes, skin discoloration, stroke, vomiting, and weight gain or loss.

Drospirenone and Ethinyl Estradiol Side Effects Reporting

If you experience any Drospirenone and Ethinyl Estradiol side effects not mentioned above you should report it to your primary health care provider or FDA 1-800-FDA-1088 in the United States, Health Canada 1-866-225-0709 in Canada, MHRA 020 3080 6000 in UK, or TGA 1800 020 653 in Australia.

DROSPIRENONE AND ETHINYL ESTRADIOL WARNING

Avoid using contraceptives including Drospirenone and Ethinyl Estradiol if you are or might be Pregnant as Drospirenone and Ethinyl Estradiol may cause birth defects.

Avoid using Drospirenone and Ethinyl Estradiol if you have liver, kidney, or adrenal disease as the ingredient in it raises the potassium levels in the blood.

Avoid smoking as it enhances the risk of heart-related side effects in women who use oral contraceptives like Drospirenone and Ethinyl Estradiol. The risk is even greater in women over 35.

Avoid using Drospirenone and Ethinyl Estradiol if you have had an allergic reaction to any oral contraceptives.

Avoid Drospirenone and Ethinyl Estradiol if you are a migraine sufferer.

Avoid taking Drospirenone and Ethinyl Estradiol if you or someone in your family has ever had breast cancer or cancer of the reproductive system or liver problems.

Avoid Drospirenone and Ethinyl Estradiol if you have or ever had a stroke, heart disease, liver disease, chest pain, or blood clots.

Avoid Drospirenone and Ethinyl Estradiol if you have had pregnancy related jaundice or jaundice resulting from previous use of any oral contraceptives.

Avoid Drospirenone and Ethinyl Estradiol if you have experienced abnormal vaginal bleeding.

DROSPIRENONE AND ETHINYL ESTRADIOL CAUTION

Drospirenone and Ethinyl Estradiol should be used with caution if you are:

-Over 40
-Smoker
-Have liver, heart, gallbladder, kidney, or thyroid disease
-Have high blood pressure
-High cholesterol
-Diabetes
-Epilepsy
-Asthma
-Porphyria
-Obese
-Stroke or heart attack in the past
-Depression
-Family history of breast cancer or other cancers
-Drospirenone and Ethinyl Estradiol does not protect against HIV (AIDS), or other STDs.
-If you experience abdominal pain, contact your physician right away.
-In rare cases, oral contraceptives like Drospirenone and Ethinyl Estradiol may cause benign liver tumors.

DROSPIRENONE AND ETHINYL ESTRADIOL INTERACTION

Before taking Drospirenone and Ethinyl Estradiol, check with your physician if you regularly use nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as Advil and Aleve, potassium supplements, water pills, and high blood pressure medications.

Also check with your physician before combining Drospirenone and Ethinyl Estradiol with the following:

Acetaminophen/ Paracetamol
Amitriptyline
Antibiotics
Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C)
Aspirin
Atorvastatin (anti-cholesterol drugs)
Barbiturates
Blood thinners
Carbamazepine
Chloramphenicol
Clofibrate
Clomipramine
Copper supplements
Cyclosporine
Diazepam
Doxepin
Fluconazole
Glipizide
Griseofulvin
HIV drugs
Imipramine
Propranolol
Insulin
Lorazepam
Metoprolol
Modafinil
Morphine
Oxazepam
Phenylbutazone
Phenytoin
Prednisolone
Prednisone
Primidone
Propranolol
Rifabutin
Rifampin
Sulfonamides
Temazepam
Tetracycline
Theophylline
Topiramate
Troleandomycin
Valium

Herbs like Black Cohosh, Milk Thistle, and St. John's Wort.

DROSPIRENONE AND ETHINYL ESTRADIOL DOSES

Consult your physician or the instructions in the drug package. For maximum effectiveness, Drospirenone and Ethinyl Estradiol tablets must be taken exactly as prescribed and at intermissions not exceeding 24 hours.

DROSPIRENONE AND ETHINYL ESTRADIOL OVERDOSE

Symptoms of Drospirenone and Ethinyl Estradiol overdose may include nausea, vomiting, and withdrawal bleeding. In case fo Drospirenone and Ethinyl Estradiol overdose,seek medical help right away.

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