What are the most common side effects of LEVONORGESTREL 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 LEVONORGESTREL AND ETHINYL ESTRADIOL AND ETHINYL ESTRADIOL. FAERS is voluntary reporting, so it reflects what was reported, not absolute incidence.

Is LEVONORGESTREL AND ETHINYL ESTRADIOL AND ETHINYL ESTRADIOL the same as its brand-name version?

LEVONORGESTREL AND ETHINYL ESTRADIOL AND ETHINYL ESTRADIOL is the generic name. The active ingredient is the same across any brand-name or generic versions approved by the FDA.

LEVONORGESTREL AND ETHINYL ESTRADIOL AND ETHINYL ESTRADIOL

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

LEVONORGESTREL AND ETHINYL ESTRADIOL AND ETHINYL ESTRADIOL works through the following mechanism: 12.1 Mechanism of Action COCs prevent pregnancy primarily by suppressing ovulation..

Hormone

Oral

Mechanism of Action

12.1 Mechanism of Action COCs prevent pregnancy primarily by suppressing ovulation.

Indications

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Ashlyna is indicated for use by females of reproductive potential to prevent pregnancy. Ashlyna is a combination of levonorgestrel

a progestin

and ethinyl estradiol

an estrogen

indicated for use by females of reproductive potential to prevent pregnancy. ( 1 )

Contraindications

• subacute bacterial endocarditis with valvular disease
• diabetes mellitus with hypertension or with vascular disease or other end-organ damage
• or diabetes mellitus of > 20 years duration [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.7 )]. o Have headaches with focal neurological symptoms
• migraine headaches with aura
• or over age 35 with any migraine headaches [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.8 )]. • Current diagnosis of

FDA Warnings

5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS • Vascular risks: Stop if a thrombotic or thromboembolic event occurs
Consider cardiovascular risk factors before initiating in all females, particularly those over 35 years
If feasible, stop levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol tablets and ethinyl estradiol tablets at least 4 weeks before and through 2 weeks after major surgery, or other surgeries known to have an elevated risk of thromboembolism
The risk of postpartum thromboembolism decreases after the third postpartum week, whereas the risk of ovulation increases after the third postpartum week

Known Side Effects

4 documented side effects by frequency

Nausea

0.1-1%

Abdominal Pain

0.1-1%

Drug Not Working

0.1-1%

Headache

0.1-1%

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

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Formulations

Dosage Forms

Tablet

Route

Oral