Levian: Side Effects, Overdose and Pregnancy Information

Main ingredients in Levian are Estrogen (low dose) plus Progestin (medium dose). Levian is used to prevent pregnancy, regulate menstrual periods as well as in the treatment of acne in women 15 and older. Levian 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. Levian for acne is taken just as it would be for contraception. Contraceptive drugs like Levian are associated with risks. These risks increase in women over age 35, smokers and who have hypertension.

Levian SIDE EFFECTS

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

Levian WARNING

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

Avoid using Levian if you have had an allergic reaction to any oral contraceptives.

Avoid Levian if you are a migraine sufferer.

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

Avoid Levian if you have or ever had a stroke, heart disease, liver disease, chest pain, or blood clots.

Avoid Levian if you have had pregnancy related jaundice or jaundice resulting from previous use of any oral contraceptives.

Avoid Levian if you have experienced abnormal vaginal bleeding.

Levian CAUTION

Levian 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
-Levian 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 Levian may cause benign liver tumors.

Levian INTERACTION

Check with your physician before combining Levian 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.

Levian DOSES

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

Levian OVERDOSE

Symptoms of Levian overdose may include nausea, vomiting, and withdrawal bleeding.

In case of Levian overdose, seek medical help right away.

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