It is a general phenomenon to react to drugs; Lybrel (Levonorgestrel) is no exception to such reactions. Notwithstanding, it’s not every woman that reacts to Lybrel contraceptive oral pills. In fact, a research carried out to this effect shows that majority of the women withstood any side effect resulting from the use Lybrel. Only minor side effects that might require treatment by the person or her healthcare provider occurred.

The side effects obtainable from the use of Lybrel are common with that of other contraceptives, and they include:

• The breast becomes soft and bigger
• Bloating
• A skin condition known as Acne , although , in the case of some women, contraceptive pills like Lybrel improves acne
• The eyes experiences changes to the extent that putting on contact lenses become difficult.
• Vomiting and queasiness
• Headaches

The effects and treatment of lybrel overdose

The effect and treatment of Lybrel over dose, is not the same in individuals, it depends on a number of factors such as the Lybrel dosage, age and gender of the person who took the overdose. It will also depend on whether the Lybrel over dose was taken along side with other substances or medications.

Lybrel overdose as discussed earlier, does not have any serious or lingering harms. But any case of Lybrel overdose should be instantly reported to a healthcare provider for a proper medical attention where necessary.

There is no pre-determined way of treating Lybrel overdose effects. The known approach is to embark on supportive care, which involves treatment of the symptom that surfaced as a result of taking the overdose. Medical attentions should be sought for.

There are frequently asked questions concerning the use of lybrel contraceptive pills. Such questions include:

Is there any harm in using Lybrel contraceptive during breastfeeding?

The content of progestin and estrogen in Lybrel, brings it under the category of a combined oral contraceptive and they are highly effective in preventing pregnancy. Nevertheless, Lybrel and other oral contraceptives are not recommended for breastfeeding women. This is because; combined oral contraceptives have the capability of reducing the quality and production of breast milk.

Hormones in birth control pills like Lybrel can transmit in low quantities through breastfeeding. Although the amount of hormone transferred is insignificant to cause any problems to the baby, It is highly advised to desist from the intake of Lybrel while breast feeding, except a professional health care provider says otherwise.

However, using of Lybrel can be resumed as soon as the baby is weaned. But due consultation has to be made with a healthcare provider, as situations vary from one woman to another.

Disadvantages of using Lybrel oral contraceptive

One known disadvantage of using Lybrel is that it sometimes aids in blood coagulation,(clotting), althougfh no serious case has been recorded.

As a way of emphasis, consultation of a professional health care provider is highly needed in any form of medication, and therefore medication on Lybrel is not an exception.

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There is a great debate about the benefits and side effects of the new revolutionary oral contraceptive pills called lybrel. Lybrel and generic lybrel producers stating that there are huge benefits from administrating the drug in such way but other competitors are claiming that administrating the drug for a period of one year without monthly rest or without allowing the monthly period to occur may affect the body status.

Let us browse through the advantages and disadvantages of lybrel together:

The advantages of lybrel or generic lybrel

First we should declare that there is no medical benefit of having a menstrual week while you are on pills because it is, in fact, not a menstrual cycle but it is a withdrawal bleeding occurs because on day 21 we stopped administrating hormones so, after another 7 days withdrawal bleeding occurs as a sign of hormone withdrawal.

According to this the FDA approved drug, lybrel, eliminated this annoying week for the whole year long and with out any clinical risks.

Field researches done by California University, declared that a reasonable percent of women would prefer not to have menstrual cycle through out the year, not to mention those who do not want to have menstrual cycle at all.

You do not need to purchase feminine hygiene and adjuvant drugs to pass this annoying week of menstruation. You will be saving a lot of money through out the year.

Administrating hormones with equal amounts every day for the whole year helps in maintaining a constant level of hormones in your body instead of the wave that occur with the ordinary pill.

The lybrel contains a micro hormonal dose so the whole amount of hormones administered in the whole year equals to those administered by other cyclic pills which are containing larger amounts of hormones.

The disadvantages and draw backs

While there is a reasonable percent who prefer not to have menstrual cycle there is another percent who prefer to have their monthly period as a sign of being still capable of being pregnant and in the same time assure that they are not pregnant right now. Also some women consider the monthly period as an undetached part of their personalities.

Some users of non cyclic pills detected spotting or escaped bleeding with the regular administration of the pills.

Although long administration of pregnancy hormones had not been proved to be related to breast cancer but some physicians declared that they are concerned of the very long non stop administration of a certain drug.

Also lybrel has the common side effects of other oral contraceptive pills, nausea and vomiting, heart diseases, allergy and headache. You can over come the nausea by taking the pill with food. If vomiting or diarrhea occurred during the first 4 hours of administration then you must retake the pill again and keep the following dose in its original time.

Generally heart diseases increase in case of women who smoke and are on contraceptive pills. So, if you are on contraceptive pills then you should quit smoking or at least keep it to the minimum level to avoid the risks of heart diseases.

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There are many side effects and medical warnings associated with the use of ethinyl estradiol and other contraceptives in women. One such side effect that has been mentioned is the increased risk of thromboembolisms. Ethinyl estradiol is a major component in many contraceptives and it is used in various forms. Ethinyl estradiol may be ingested in a pill form or used as a patch or a vaginal insert. Ethinyl estradiol releases the hormone estrogen into the system. It can also be used in hormone replacement therapy in women who have passed menopause. Although it is very effective as a contraceptive and hormone replacement agent, the risks associated with ethinyl estradiol need to be considered before it is used.

Thromboembolisms

Thromboembolisms are a combination of two separate conditions that may have deadly consequences when taken together. The two conditions are deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolisms. These conditions have been linked to contraceptives including ethinyl estradiol.

Deep Vein Thrombosis

Deep vein thrombosis is related to the clotting of blood in the deep veins. Deep vein thrombosis occurs when blood clots and forms a blockage in deep veins such as the femoral or radial veins. These veins are called deep veins because they are located deep in the body as opposed to superficial veins which are located closer to the skin. The clot formed in deep vein thrombosis is called a thrombus and it will grow to a point where it begins to obstruct the blood flow in the vein. This blockage of the veins leads to decreased oxygenated blood flow to organs and tissue on one side of the blockage, as well as harmful build-ups of toxins.

Pulmonary Embolisms

The other condition encompassed by the term ‘thromboembolism’ is the pulmonary embolism. A pulmonary embolism is formed when a thrombus formed from thrombosis becomes dislodged and travels around the body through the veins. The thrombus may then become lodged in one of the arteries that supplies blood to the lungs, thereby cutting off the blood flow. Pulmonary embolisms can be a very serious condition and it may even lead to sudden death.

Link to Estrogen and Oral Contraceptives

Studies have been conducted that show a causal connection between oral contraceptives and the occurrence of thromboembolisms. The increased estrogen levels created by oral contraceptives have been though to contribute to the formation of the thrombus and the creation of the pulmonary embolism. The relationship of ethinyl estradiol to other oral contraceptives has shown that it too may result in increased risk of thromboembolisms. The differences between ethinyl estradiol and other contraceptives, however, has given rise to the suspicion that ethinyl estradiol may even pose a greater risk of thromboembolisms than other contraceptives. The risk of women developing thrombosis increases with age, and therefore older women who may be using ethinyl estradiol for hormone replacement may be at greater risk. However, studies have shown that women who use ethinyl estradiol as opposed to other oral contraceptives do not have an increased risk of developing thromboembolisms.

Regardless, ethinyl estradiol must still be taken as prescribed. Failure to do so may cause reduced effectiveness or increased risk of experiencing harmful side effects.

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Ethinyl Estradiol is a contraceptive that is also used for hormone replacement therapy. Many women use ethinyl estradiol to prevent pregnancy and also to replace the estrogen hormone after menopause. As it is with many other medical treatments, there are some confirmed side effects that are connected with the use of ethinyl estradiol use. Some of these include melasma, nausea and stomach cramps. There are also some conditions that have been commonly thought to be side effects of ethinyl estradiol and other contraceptives but have actually been disproved by scientific studies. One such condition is weight gain.

Common Perceptions

There is still some controversy surrounding the issue of whether contraceptives actually cause weight gain in people who take them. Many women who take oral contraceptives are convinced that their weight increases when they are on contraceptives. Weight gain is even one of the main things that discourage women from starting oral contraceptive use. Weight gain is also one of the most common reasons cited by women who choose to discontinue using some oral contraceptives. Studies have actually shown that of all the side effects associated with oral contraceptives, weight gain is the most commonly cited reason for discontinuance. Yet, many other women who take these treatments experience no weight gain at all. Many scientists and doctors are also divided on the issue.

Clinical Studies

Recent studies using ethinyl estradiol contraceptives in the patch and pill form, have not found any link between the contraceptive and any substantial weight gain. Studies from multiple clinical trials have shown that the weight gain experienced by women who were put on ethinyl estradiol was relatively minimal. Studies also compared the use of the patch and the pill but found no substantial difference in the weight gain experienced by women who used either form of the contraceptive. One study using ethinyl estradiol found that the tests subjects who actually gained weight during the trial on average gained only a fraction of a kilogram at the end of the six month trial. Trials that used the patch and those that used the pill came out with similar results.

The fact that the weight gain experienced by the subjects of these trials was so small virtually eliminates any connection that could be drawn between ethinyl estradiol and short term weight gain. Despite this fact, many women continue to be deterred from certain contraceptives by reports of weight gain in women who use those treatments. Ethinyl estradiol has been shown to be a very effective method of contraception. However, when measured against the prospect of weight gain, many women still choose not to use oral contraceptives. The fact that this short term study shows no connection between weight gain and ethinyl estradiol, also, does not mean that a study conducted over a longer term would not come up with more substantial, definitive results.

Ethinyl Estradiol

Ethinyl estradiol, when used correctly, can be a very effective method of contraception and present no side effects. It is always encouraged, however, that women who want to use ethinyl estradiol speak in-depth with their healthcare providers to discuss the chances that they will experience side effects.

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The side effects and reactions that can occur with increased Ethinylestradiol intake are many and varied. It is important to remember that not everyone experiences all of the side effects attributed to EE ingestion. Side effects of a severe nature are quite rare in women who take care of themselves and live a healthy lifestyle. As usual, you are deemed at higher risk if you smoke while taking contraceptives of any kind. It is said that women are generally more prone to complications due to pregnancy than those that may occur because of the intake of oral contraceptives. Many of the less severe side effects due to taking ‘the pill’ will become lessened and generally disappear once the body adjusts to the drug.

The development of abnormal growths, fibroids or cysts filled with fluid or a semi solid substance can be concerning to those who experience this adverse reaction. Many physicians will make the automatic assumption there is nothing to worry about but these formations should be investigated further. Some may experience blood in the urine and or cloudy discharge and even a decline in urine output. A bloated feeling of fullness can occur along with body aches and pains. Some users experience a cough with congestion that produces mucus and a general feeling of malaise or illness along with throbbing headaches.

There may be some discomfort when urinating or a need to urinate more frequently as well as a white or clear discharge from the vaginal region and nuisance itching in the rectal, vaginal or overall genital areas.. Some users experience a period of depression or a sad and empty feeling. Some may notice a lack of appetite and loss of strength. There could be a distinct loss of pleasure or interest in sexual intercourse and pain associated with sex. Some users complain of pain or neuralgia around the eyes and cheekbones and redness in the face, neck and chest region.

If the ethinylestradiol contraceptive is in skin patch form there can be redness, irritation and itchiness in that area where it is applied. Some will suffer from the chills and shivering and experience sleeplessness, stuffy nose and allergy-like symptoms. A tired feeling and trouble concentrating, sudden sweats may happen along with swollen neck glands, insomnia voice changes and a sensation of gassiness.

All these things considered, one must remember that it is important and FDA stipulated that any and all side effects and adverse reactions to medications be noted and presented. There is the potential for other side effects to occur other than those mentioned here. Your physician should be contacted if you are bothered by any symptom you feel is brought on by the introduction of ethinylestradiol based contraceptives into your system, especially in the early phase of the drug protocol.

Medication Interactions can occur when taking most medications and ethinylestradiol is no different. Because of the nature of the compound Ethinylestradiol there are a host of potential drug interactions a user should be aware. There may be little or no chance of the contraindication ever happening because the user may well never have a need for any of the drugs mentioned. That said, below is a list of medications anyone using or contemplating using ethinylestradiol should be aware if the need arises to take another drug with EE.

Consult with your physician or clinical care advisor before combining any of these medicines with Ethinylestradiol:

• Acetaminophen (i.e., Tylenol) (with long-term, high-dose use)
• Amiodarone (i.e., Cordarone)
• Anabolic steroids (Nandrolone [i.e., Anabolin], Oxandrolone [i.e., Anavar], Oxymetholone [i.e., Anadrol, Stanozolol [i.e., Winstrol])
• Androgens (male hormones)
• Anti-infectives by mouth or by injection (medicine for infection)
• Antithyroid agents (medicine for overactive thyroid)
• Carbamazepine (i.e., Tegretol)
• Carmustine (i.e., BiCNU)
• Chloroquine (i.e., Aralen)
• Dantrolene (i.e., Dantrium)
• Daunorubicin (i.e., Cerubidine)
• Disulfiram (i.e., Antabuse)
• Divalproex (i.e., Depakote)
• Etretinate (i.e., Tegison)
• Gold salts (medicine for arthritis)
• Hydroxychloroquine (i.e., Plaquenil)
• Isoniazid
• Mercaptopurine (i.e., Purinethol)
• Methotrexate (i.e., Mexate)
• Methyldopa (i.e., Aldomet)
• Naltrexone (i.e., Trexan) (with long-term, high-dose use)
• Oral contraceptives (birth control pills) containing estrogen
• Phenothiazines (Acetophenazine [i.e., Tindal], Chlorpromazine [i.e., Thorazine], Fluphenazine [i.e., Prolixin], Mesoridazine [i.e., Serentil], Perphenazine [i.e., Trilafon], Prochlorperazine [i.e., Compazine], Promazine [i.e., Sparine], Promethazine [i.e., Phenergan], Thioridazine [i.e., Mellaril], Trifluoperazine [i.e., Stelazine], Triflupromazine [i.e., Vesprin], Trimeprazine [i.e., Temaril])
• Phenytoin (i.e., Dilantin)
• Plicamycin (i.e., Mithracin)
• Valproic acid (i.e., Depakene) — Use of these medicines with estrogens may increase the chance of problems occurring that affect the liver
• Cyclosporine (i.e., Sandimmune) — Estrogens can prevent cyclosporine’s removal from the body; this can lead to cyclosporine causing kidney or liver problems.

Every drug, not just ethinylestradiol, can have multiple drug interactions. It is fortunate that today, many if not all pharmacies will provide a person with a list of these potential drug interactions when they have their prescriptions filled. If the pharmacist does not include this information with your prescribed medication simply, ask them for the drug interaction printout.

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