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Generic: Levonorgestrel And Ethinyl Estradiol And Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets
Combination oral contraceptive✓ FDA-verified
View full FDA label ↗LoJaimiess is a medication that helps prevent pregnancy for women who can become pregnant. It works by stopping the body from releasing eggs and making it harder for sperm to reach any eggs that may be released. You take it as a tablet, one each day for 91 days, starting on the first Sunday after your period begins, with a total of 84 white to off-white tablets followed by 7 light peach tablets. It's important to know that if you have a high risk of blood clots, you should not use this medication. Additionally, if you are taking certain hepatitis C medications that include ombitasvir, paritaprevir, or ritonavir, you should avoid using LoJaimiess.
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Uses
- Prevent pregnancy.
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Dosage
Take one tablet daily for 91 days.
Start on the first Sunday after your period starts.
Take one white to off-white tablet daily for 84 days, then one light peach tablet for 7 days.
Use non-hormonal backup contraception until taking a white to off-white tablet daily for 7 days.
Always follow your doctor's specific instructions for your dose.
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Side effects
Common
headachesirregular or heavy bleedingnauseaback paincardiovascular events
Serious
strokeliver disease
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Warnings
⚠ Important warnings
- Do not use if you smoke and are over 35 years old.
- Increased risk of serious cardiovascular events with smoking.
- Use additional contraception if switching from another contraceptive method.
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Drug interactions
- CYP3A4 inducersmay decrease effectivenessCaution
- Colesevelamdecreases exposure to ethinyl estradiolCaution
- HIV protease inhibitorsmay decrease effectivenessCaution
- Thyroid hormone therapymay require dose adjustment.Caution
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Medical Disclaimer: This content is provided for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before taking any medication.
Data Source: Publicly available drug labeling information from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Data Source: Publicly available drug labeling information from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).