Iclevia

Generic: Levonorgestrel And Ethinyl Estradiol

Rx only

Combined oral contraceptive✓ FDA-verified

Iclevia is a medication used by women to prevent pregnancy. It works by stopping the ovaries from releasing eggs. You take it as a tablet, one each day for 91 days, starting with a white tablet and then taking a green tablet for the last 7 days. It's important to know that Iclevia should not be used by women who smoke and are over 35 years old due to an increased risk of serious blood clots. Additionally, if you are taking certain hepatitis C medications that include ombitasvir, paritaprevir, or ritonavir, you should not use this medication.

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Uses

Prevent pregnancy.

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Dosage

Take one tablet daily by mouth at the same time for 91 days.

Start on a Sunday after your period begins.

Use additional contraception for the first 7 days if starting new.

Follow the order on the Extended-Cycle Wallet.

Take one green tablet daily for the last 7 days.

Always follow your doctor's specific instructions for your dose.

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Side effects

Common

headachenauseaacnebreast tendernessweight gaindepressioncardiovascular events

Serious

strokeliver disease

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Warnings

⚠ Important warnings

Do not smoke if over 35 years old.
Increased risk of serious cardiovascular events.
Not recommended for lactating women.
Use caution after second-trimester abortion or miscarriage.

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Drug interactions

Enzyme inducersmay decrease effectivenessCaution
Colesevelamdecreases exposure to ethinyl estradiolCaution
Atorvastatinincreases estrogen exposureMonitor
Grapefruit juicemay increase estrogen exposure.Caution

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Data Source: Publicly available drug labeling information from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).