Levora Side Effects, Overdose and Pregnancy Information
Levora is used to prevent pregnancy, regulate menstrual periods as
well as in the treatment of acne in women 15 and older. Main ingredients in Levora are Estrogen (low dose) plus Progestin (medium dose). Levora 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. Levora for acne is taken just as it would be for contraception. Contraceptive drugs like Levora are associated with risks. These risks increase in women over age 35, smokers and who have hypertension.
Levora Side Effects
Levora side effects include abdominal pain, vaginal
discharge, acne, fluid retention, bloating, blood clots, chest pain, hair
loss, and headache Other Levora side effects may include heart attack, high blood pressure, kidney problem,
migraine, leg pain, nausea, sex drive changes, skin discoloration, stroke,
vomiting, and weight gain or loss.
Levora Side Effects Reporting
If you experience any Levora 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.
LEVORA WARNING
Avoid smoking as it enhances the risk of heart-related side effects in
women who use oral contraceptives like Levora. The risk is even greater
in women over 35.
Avoid using Levora if you have had an allergic reaction to any oral
contraceptives.
Avoid Levora if you are a migraine sufferer.
Avoid taking Levora if you or someone in your family has ever had
breast cancer or cancer of the reproductive system or liver problems.
Avoid Levora if you have or ever had a stroke, heart disease, liver
disease, chest pain, or blood clots.
Avoid Levora if you have had pregnancy related jaundice or jaundice
resulting from previous use of any oral contraceptives.
Avoid Levora if you have experienced abnormal vaginal bleeding.
LEVORA CAUTION
Levora 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
-Levora 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 Levora
may cause benign liver tumors.
LEVORA INTERACTION
Check with your physician before combining Levora 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.
LEVORA DOSES
Consult your physician or the instructions in the drug package. For
maximum effectiveness, Levora tablets must be taken exactly as
prescribed and at intermissions not exceeding 24 hours.
LEVORA OVERDOSE
Symptoms of Levora overdose may include nausea, vomiting, and
withdrawal bleeding. In case of Levora overdose, seek medical help right away.
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