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It is a combined emergency contraceptive pill
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Who makes Tri-Levlen?
Berlex
What does Levlen look like?
It is a light orange pill
What does Tri-Levlen look like?
It is a yellow pill
What is Tri-Levlen?
It is a combined emergency contraceptive pill
What is the dosage for Levlen?
Four light orange pills per dose
What is the dosage for Tri-Levlen?
Four yellow pills per dose
If you taking the contraceptive Levlen Ed and you skip the non-hormonal tablets 3-4 times to miss several periods and only take the hormonal tablets can you get pregnant?
Skipping the placebo pills does not increase your risk of pregnancy.
Can birth control pills cause back pain?
I think it does. I have the same problem. I tried the nuva ring and it caused such severe back pain i had to quit after just a couple of weeks. I'm now on a low dose levlen pill and it is cause back pain as well. Maybe someone will have an explaination.
How many periods is it safe to skip while taking birth control pill levlen?
All of them. There is no medical need to have a period. While taking the pill the lining of the uterus stops building up the way it does without BCP. The bleeding every month is actually withdrawal bleeding in response to hormones dropping when the pill is stopped for a few days.
Why is the birth pill cure acne?
Birth control pills don't cure acne, they merely change the levels of hormones in your body which in turn can impact acne breakouts. Sometimes they can actually exacerbate acne. Aim for birth control pills with high levels of androgen. E.g.: Loestrin, Estrotrep Fe, Levlen, Alesse, Ovral, Norestrin, Nuvo Ring, and Depoprovera shot. The following pills are higher in estrogen and may help your breakouts, (again, it won't CURE acne): Diane 35 (Dianette), Yasmin, Demulan (Zovia), Ortho tri cyclen, Nevicon Modicon, Ortho Evra, Mircette and Desogen, (April). The above lists are only a guideline to use when going to your doctor for birth control pills.
Does oral contraceptives cause acne?
It depends on which ones you take. Typically the pills are divided up as estrogen or progestin dominant. As an acne sufferer it is important to speak with your doctor about a selecting a pill that is higher in estrogen and lower in androgen potency. The most commonly prescribed pills that are HIGHER in estrogen, (the ones you SHOULD take): Diane 35(Dianette) Yasmin Demulan(Zovia) Ortho tri cyclen Nevicon modicon Ortho evra Mircette Desogen(Apri) It is best to avoid the following pills that are high in androgen activity and low in estrogen, (the ones you SHOULD AVOID): Loestrin Estrotrep Fe Levlen Alesse Ovral Norestrin Nuvo ring Depoprovera shot Only you and your doctor can determine what pill is right for you. The above is just a basic guideline that should be used to initiate a conversation between you and your physician.
Birth control pills overdose?
DefinitionBirth control pills, also called oral contraceptives, are prescription medicines designed to prevent pregnancy. Birth control pill overdoseoccurs when someone accidentally or intentionally takes more than the normal or recommended amount of this medication.This is for information only and not for use in the treatment or management of an actual poison exposure. If you have an exposure, you should call your local emergency number (such as 911) or the National Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222.Poisonous IngredientMost birth control pills contain one of the following combinations of estrogen and progestin hormones:Ethynodiol diacetate and ethinyl estradiolEthynodiol diacetate and mestranolLevonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiolNorethindrone acetate and ethinyl estradiolNorethindrone and ethinyl estradiolMestranol and norethindroneMestranol and norethynodrelNorgestrel and ethinyl estradiolThe following birth control pills contain progestin only:NorethindroneNorgestrelNote: This list may not be all-inclusive.Where FoundEthinyl estradiol and ethynodiol diacetate (Demulen)Mestranol and ethynodiol diacetate (Ovulen)Levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol (Nordette, Tri-Levlen, Triphasil)Norethindrone (Micronor, Nor-Q.D.)Norethindrone acetate and ethinyl estradiol (Loestrin, Norlestrin)Norethindrone and ethinyl estradiol (Brevicon, Ortho-Novum 1/35, Modicon, Ortho-Novum 7/7/7, Ovcon)Mestranol and norethindrone (Ortho-Novum 1/50)Mestranol and norethynodrel (Enovid)Norgestrel (Ovrette)Norgestrel and ethinyl estradiol (Lo Ovral, Ovral)Note: This list may not be all-inclusive.SymptomsBreast tendernessDiscoloration of urineDrowsinessExcessive vaginal bleeding (2 - 7 days following the overdose)HeadacheMental changesNausea and vomitingRashHome TreatmentSeek immediate medical treatment and call Poison Control. DO NOT make the person throw up unless told to do so by Poison Control or a health care professional. Stop using the birth control pills and use alternative methods, if desired, to prevent pregnancy. The overdose is unlikely to be life threatening.Before Calling EmergencyDetermine the following information:Patient's age, weight, and conditionThe name of the product (ingredients and strengths, if known)When it was swallowedThe amount swallowedIf the medication was prescribed for the patientPoison Control, or a local emergency numberThe National Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) can be called from anywhere in the United States. This national hotline number will let you talk to experts in poisoning. They will give you further instructions.This is a free and confidential service. All local poison control centers in the United States use this national number. You should call if you have any questions about poisoning or poison prevention. It does NOT need to be an emergency. You can call for any reason, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.Take the container with you to the hospital, if possible.See: National Poison Control CenterWhat to expect at the emergency roomA trip to the emergency room will probably not be necessary.If an ER visit is needed, the health care provider will measure and monitor the patient's vital signs, including temperature, pulse, breathing rate, and blood pressure. The patient may receive:Activated charcoalBlood testsEKG (electrocardiogram)Medicines to treat symptomsMethods to make the person throw upTube through the mouth into the stomach to wash out the stomach (gastric lavage)Expectations (prognosis)Serious symptoms are very unlikely.
