Levonorgestrel/ethinyl estradiol is used to help prevent pregnancy in women. Common side effects include nausea and vomiting, acne, painful or irregular periods, and headache. Levonorgestrel/ethinyl estradiol does not protect against HIV/AIDS or sexually transmitted infections. If you miss a dose, your risk of pregnancy may be higher.
Follow the directions for your medicine if you miss doses and consider the need to use another method of birth control such as condoms.
Levonorgestrel ethinyl estradiol is a combination birth control medicine used to prevent pregnancy in women. Levonorgestrel ethinyl estradiol contains 2 types of hormones: levonorgestrel (a progestin) and ethinyl estradiol (an estrogen).
Levonorgestrel/ethinyl estradiol may also be used for other conditions as determined by your healthcare provider.
The most common side effects of levonorgestrel/ethinyl estradiol are listed below. Tell your healthcare provider if you have any of these side effects that bother you Nausea or vomiting
- Headache,migraine
- Painful, heavy, or irregular periods (including bleeding between periods)
- Weight gain and fluid retention
- New or increased feelings of anxiety, depression, or other unusual changes in your mood or behavior
- Back pain