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Seasonale

Ethinyl estradiol + Levonorgestrel

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Description | Uses & Side Effects | Warnings

The generic name of Seasonale is levonorgestrel/ethinyl estradiol and brand names are Jolessa; LoSeasonique; Quasense; Seasonale; and Seasonique.

The active ingredients of this medication are ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel and the inactive ingredients contained in the pink active tablet are anhydrous lactose NF, FD&C blue no. 1, FD&C red no. 40, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose USP.

Seasonale is manufactured by Barr Laboratories of Pomona, New York.

Seasonale is used as contraception primarily to prevent pregnancy.

Common Uses:

Used primarily in the prevention of pregnancy.

Off Label Uses:

Used in the treatment of:
Acne;
Heavy menstrual bleeding;
Irregular menstrual periods.
Painful menstrual periods;
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD).

Side Effects:
Numbness or weakness;
Headache, confusion, pain behind the eyes;
Chest pain or heavy feeling;
Nausea, sweating, general ill feeling;
Swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet;
Symptoms of depression (sleep problems, weakness, mood changes).

Cautions / Warnings:

Not recommended in people that have:
A history of a stroke or blood clot;
Blood circulation problems (especially if caused by diabetes);
Liver disease or liver cancer;
Severe migraine headaches.

Not advisable in pregnant women and those that are planning on becoming pregnant.

Drug Interactions:
Drug interactions for Sesonale include:
Aminoglutethimide;
Antibiotics;
Aprepitant;
Atorvastatin;
Barbiturate medications, such as:
Amobarbital;
Butalbital;
Pentobarbital;
Protease inhibitors, such as:
Amprenavir;
Atazanavir;
Various seizure medications, such as:
Carbamazepine;
Felbamate;
Topiramate.

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