What are the most common side effects of DESOGESTREL AND ETHINYL ESTRADIOL AND ETHINYL ESTRADIOL?

Reported side effects vary by individual. The side-effects section on this page lists the events most frequently reported to FDA FAERS for DESOGESTREL AND ETHINYL ESTRADIOL AND ETHINYL ESTRADIOL. FAERS is voluntary reporting, so it reflects what was reported, not absolute incidence.

Is DESOGESTREL AND ETHINYL ESTRADIOL AND ETHINYL ESTRADIOL the same as DESOGESTREL AND ETHINYL ESTRADIOL AND ETHINYL ESTRADIOL?

DESOGESTREL AND ETHINYL ESTRADIOL AND ETHINYL ESTRADIOL is a brand name for DESOGESTREL AND ETHINYL ESTRADIOL AND ETHINYL ESTRADIOL. They share the same active ingredient and FDA-approved indications. Biosimilars and authorised generics may differ in inactive ingredients such as buffers or preservatives.

DESOGESTREL AND ETHINYL ESTRADIOL AND ETHINYL ESTRADIOL

Q: What is DESOGESTREL AND ETHINYL ESTRADIOL AND ETHINYL ESTRADIOL used for?

DESOGESTREL AND ETHINYL ESTRADIOL AND ETHINYL ESTRADIOL (brand name DESOGESTREL AND ETHINYL ESTRADIOL AND ETHINYL ESTRADIOL) is a Hormone indicated for except sterilization, UNITED STATES. Adapted from Hatcher et al., 1998.

Q: How does DESOGESTREL AND ETHINYL ESTRADIOL AND ETHINYL ESTRADIOL work?

DESOGESTREL AND ETHINYL ESTRADIOL AND ETHINYL ESTRADIOL works through the following mechanism: Other agent.

Hormone

Brand names: DESOGESTREL AND ETHINYL ESTRADIOL AND ETHINYL ESTRADIOL

Oral

Mechanism of Action

Other agent

Indications

except sterilization

UNITED STATES. Adapted from Hatcher et al.

1998

ref # 1. % of Women Experiencing an Unintended Pregnancy within the First Year of Use % of Women Continuing Use at One Year Among couples attempting to avoid pregnancy

the percentage who continue to use a method for one year. (4) Method (1) Typical Use Among typical couples who initiate use of a method (not necessarily for the first time)

creams

Contraindications

• or history of
• breast cancer
• with or without dasabuvir
• due to the potential for ALT elevations (see Warnings
• RISK OF LIVER ENZYME ELEVATIONS WITH CONCOMITANT HEPATITIS C TREATMENT )

FDA Warnings

WARNING: CIGARETTE SMOKING AND SERIOUS CARDIOVASCULAR EVENTS Cigarette smoking increases the risk of serious cardiovascular events from combination oral contraceptive (COC) use
This risk increases with age, particularly in women over 35 years of age, and with the number of cigarettes smoked
For this reason, COCs, including desogestrel and ethinyl estradiol tablets and ethinyl estradiol tablets, are contraindicated in women who are over 35 years of age and smoke (see CONTRAINDICATIONS and WARNINGS )

Known Side Effects

7 documented side effects by frequency

Fatigue

1-10%

Rash

1-10%

Shortness of Breath

1-10%

Joint Pain

1-10%

Itching

1-10%

Drug Not Working

1-10%

Weight Gain

1-10%

Community Discussions

1 Reddit threads analysed for DESOGESTREL AND ETHINYL ESTRADIOL AND ETHINYL ESTRADIOL

Overall Sentiment

Slightly negative

Comparison Threads

Avg Post Score

1 upvotes

Patient Experiences (r/pharmacy, r/AskDocs & more)

Safe to take birth control continuously? (feat. Lamotrigine)

28F, bipolar disorder, PCOS, ADHD, taking lamotrigine, birth control (0.150 mg desogestrel and 0.030 mg ethinyl estradiol tablets), Concerta & ramipril for high blood pressure caused by Concerta. I do not smoke. I take both lamotrigine & birth control. There is a very significant interactio

r/AskDocs133y ago

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Primary sources

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DailyMed FDA label search → DESOGESTREL AND ETHINYL ESTRADIOL AND ETHINYL ESTRADIOL openFDA label JSON → DESOGESTREL AND ETHINYL ESTRADIOL AND ETHINYL ESTRADIOL FAERS adverse-event reports → DESOGESTREL AND ETHINYL ESTRADIOL AND ETHINYL ESTRADIOL ClinicalTrials.gov → completed Phase 2+ trials of DESOGESTREL AND ETHINYL ESTRADIOL AND ETHINYL ESTRADIOL

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Formulations

Dosage Forms

Tablet

Route

Oral