LoSeasonique: Oral tablet (0.01-0.02-0.1-0.01-0.02mg)

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LoSeasonique Tab
Teva Women's Health, Inc.

Pill Identification: b | 28,556

What is this Medicine?

ETHINYL ESTRADIOL; LEVONORGESTREL (ETH in il es tra DYE ole; LEE voh nor jes trel) is an oral contraceptive. It combines two types of female hormones, an estrogen and a progestin. They are used to prevent ovulation and pregnancy.

CVS Pharmacy Patient Statistics for LoSeasonique: Oral tablet(0.01-0.02-0.1-0.01-0.02mg)

Generic vs. Brand Name Usage*

*Brand contains same active ingredient but may not represent FDA-approved generic equivalent

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LoSeasonique Tablet

NDC: 512850092

Prescription Required
Not a Controlled Drug
(CSA Schedule)
FDA Approved

FDA approved for the following conditions:
Contraception

Sometimes used for but not FDA approved for the following conditions:
Acne Vulgaris, Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding, Endometriosis, Amenorrhea, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Hirsutism

Storage Information
Store in original package until time of use
Store at controlled room temperature (between 68 and 77 degrees F)

LoSeasonique Tablet

Teva Women's Health, Inc.

Pill Identification: b | 28,556

Shape: round

Color: orange,yellow

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Reported Side Effects for LoSeasonique Tablet

Double Vision Incidence: <1.0%* Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY

Fluid From Breast Incidence: <1.0%* Severity: MILD
Onset: DELAYED

Brain Attack Incidence: <1.0%* Severity: SEVERE
Onset: EARLY

Porphyria Incidence: <1.0%* Severity: SEVERE
Onset: DELAYED

Optic Disc Swelling Incidence: <1.0%* Severity: SEVERE
Onset: DELAYED

Inflamed Pancreas Incidence: <1.0%* Severity: SEVERE
Onset: DELAYED

Heart Attack Incidence: <1.0%* Severity: SEVERE
Onset: DELAYED

Yellow Skin Incidence: <1.0%* Severity: MODERATE
Onset: DELAYED

Bleeding In The Brain Incidence: <1.0%* Severity: SEVERE
Onset: DELAYED

Liver Infection Incidence: <1.0%* Severity: MODERATE
Onset: DELAYED

Visual Impairment Incidence: <1.0%* Severity: SEVERE
Onset: EARLY

Blood Clot Incidence: <1.0%* Severity: SEVERE
Onset: DELAYED

Blood Clot In Eye Incidence: <1.0%* Severity: SEVERE
Onset: DELAYED

Liver Infection Incidence: <1.0%* Severity: MODERATE
Onset: DELAYED

Liver Cancer Incidence: <1.0%* Severity: SEVERE
Onset: DELAYED

Galactorrhea Incidence: <1.0%* Severity: MODERATE
Onset: DELAYED

Elevated Hepatic Enzymes Incidence: <1.0%* Severity: MODERATE
Onset: DELAYED

Blood Clot In Lung Incidence: <1.0%* Severity: SEVERE
Onset: DELAYED

Inflamed Optic Nerve Incidence: <1.0%* Severity: SEVERE
Onset: DELAYED

Cataracts Incidence: <1.0%* Severity: MODERATE
Onset: DELAYED

Nervousness Incidence: 1.0-10.0%* Severity: MILD
Onset: DELAYED

Vaginal Infection Incidence: 1.0-10.0%* Severity: MODERATE
Onset: DELAYED

Stomach Pain Incidence: 1.0-10.0%* Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY

Vaginal Irritation Incidence: 1.0-10.0%* Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY

No Menstrual Periods Incidence: 1.0-10.0%* Severity: MILD
Onset: DELAYED

Yeast Infection Incidence: 1.0-10.0%* Severity: MODERATE
Onset: DELAYED

Weight Gain Incidence: 1.0-10.0%* Severity: MILD
Onset: DELAYED

Pelvic Pain Incidence: 1.0-10.0%* Severity: MILD
Onset: DELAYED

Irregular Periods Incidence: 1.0-10.0%* Severity: MILD
Onset: DELAYED

Heavy Menstrual Period Incidence: 1.0-10.0%* Severity: MILD
Onset: DELAYED

Acne Incidence: 1.0-10.0%* Severity: MILD
Onset: DELAYED

Depression Incidence: 1.0-10.0%* Severity: MODERATE
Onset: DELAYED

Increased Sexual Desire Incidence: 1.0-10.0%* Severity: MILD
Onset: DELAYED

Decreased Sexual Desire Incidence: 1.0-10.0%* Severity: MILD
Onset: DELAYED

Vaginal Discharge Incidence: 1.0-10.0%* Severity: MILD
Onset: DELAYED

Irritability Incidence: 1.0-10.0%* Severity: MILD
Onset: DELAYED

Menstrual Cramps Incidence: 1.0-10.0%* Severity: MILD
Onset: DELAYED

Emotional Lability Incidence: 1.0-10.0%* Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY

Tired Incidence: 1.0-10.0%* Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY

Vaginal Discharge Incidence: 1.0-10.0%* Severity: MILD
Onset: DELAYED

Increase In Breast Size Incidence: 1.0-10.0%* Severity: MILD
Onset: DELAYED

Breast Pain Incidence: 1.0-10.0%* Severity: MILD
Onset: DELAYED

Weakness Incidence: 1.0-10.0%* Severity: MILD
Onset: DELAYED

Causing To Be Hungry Incidence: 1.0-10.0%* Severity: MILD
Onset: DELAYED

Light Menstrual Period Incidence: >10.0%* Severity: MILD
Onset: DELAYED

Headache Incidence: >10.0%* Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY

Breakthrough Bleeding Incidence: >10.0%* Severity: MILD
Onset: DELAYED

*This is an approximate aggregated range of reported side effects from clinical studies performed on this drug. Your experience with this drug may be different.

Daily Life Interactions for LoSeasonique Tablet

Elements of your daily lifestyle may have an effect on the medications you are taking. Drug interactions can result in unwanted side effects, reduce the effectiveness of your medicine or possibly increase the action of a particular medicine.

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Major Lifestyle Interaction

Tobacco and LoSeasonique Tablet(Ethinyl Estradiol)

Tobacco and Estrogens in Hormonal Contraceptives(Ethinyl Estradiol)

You are strongly advised not to smoke while taking this medication. Tobacco smoking can increase the risk of a blood clot, stroke, heart attack or other serious problem while taking this medication. This is especially true if you are a female over 35 years of age or if you smoke > 15 cigarettes per day. While taking this medication, you should report any of the following "ACHES" to your prescriber immediately: Abdominal pain, Chest pain, severe or frequent Headaches or migraines; Eye pain or Severe leg pain in the calves or the thighs.

Moderate Lifestyle Interaction

Marijuana and LoSeasonique Tablet(Ethinyl Estradiol)

Marijuana and Ethinyl Estradiol(Ethinyl Estradiol)

Ethinyl Estradiol can theoretically decrease the elimination of Marijuana, Medical from the body. Side effects from Marijuana, Medical may worsen if you take Ethinyl Estradiol. You may feel drowsy or more tired. Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how these drugs affect you. Contact your health care provider immediately if you notice slurred speech, confusion, increases heart rate, or palpitations while taking Marijuana, Medical.

Minor Lifestyle Interaction

Grapefruit juice and LoSeasonique Tablet(Ethinyl Estradiol)

Grapefruit juice and Estrogens(Ethinyl Estradiol)

Grapefruit juice and grapefruit-containing foods may increase the side effects of estrogen in some females, such as nausea, breast tenderness, headache or fluid retention. There may be no interaction. Do not significantly change your grapefruit intake while taking estrogens for hormone replacement therapy or as part of hormonal birth control products. Report any unusual side effects, like unusual non-menstrual vaginal bleeding, promptly for evaluation.

Minor Lifestyle Interaction

Caffeine-containing Foods/Beverages and LoSeasonique Tablet(Ethinyl Estradiol)

Caffeine-containing Foods/Beverages and Ethinyl Estradiol(Ethinyl Estradiol)

Side effects from Caffeine may get worse if you take Ethinyl Estradiol (an estrogen hormone commonly found in birth control pills). Too much Caffeine can cause effects like nausea, nervousness, or sleeplessness. Although an interaction is possible, these drugs are often used together without problems.

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