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Dolishale

Generic: Levonorgestrel And Ethinyl Estradiol

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Progesterone Congeners✓ FDA-verified
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Dolishale is a medication used to prevent pregnancy in women who choose to use oral contraceptives. It works by stopping the body from releasing eggs and making it harder for sperm to enter the uterus. You take it as one green tablet daily at the same time, without any breaks, and the starting dose is one tablet per day with no maximum dose specified. A key warning is that smoking can increase the risk of serious heart problems while using this medication, especially for women over 35. Additionally, if you are taking certain Hepatitis C medications that include ombitasvir, paritaprevir, or ritonavir, you should not use Dolishale due to the risk of liver enzyme elevations.
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Uses

  • prevention of pregnancy.
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Dosage

Take one green tablet daily without any tablet-free interval.
Take at the same time each day.
If switching from another contraceptive, follow specific start day instructions.
Use a nonhormonal backup method for the first 7 days if switching from a progestin-only pill.
Always follow your doctor's specific instructions for your dose.
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Side effects

Common

acnenauseaheadachemood changesspottingblood clots

Serious

strokeliver diseasebreast changesvision loss
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Warnings

⚠ Important warnings

  • Do not smoke while using this medication, especially if over 35.
  • Increased risk of blood clots and cardiovascular issues.
  • Not for women with a history of breast cancer.
  • Use with caution if you have high blood pressure or diabetes.
  • Discontinue if pregnancy is confirmed.
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Drug interactions

  • Hepatitis C treatmentmay cause liver enzyme elevationsCaution
  • Other hormonal contraceptivesmay affect effectiveness.Caution

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