For this medicine, the following should be considered:. Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines.
Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals.
For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully. Appropriate studies on the relationship of age to the effects of drospirenone, ethinyl estradiol, and levomefolate combination have not been performed in the pediatric population. However, pediatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of this medication in teenagers are not expected.
This medicine may be used for birth control in teenage females but should not be used before the start of menstruation. Appropriate studies on the relationship of age to the effects of drospirenone, ethinyl estradiol, and levomefolate combination have not been performed in the geriatric population.
This medicine is not indicated for use in elderly women. There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medication during breastfeeding. Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication while breastfeeding.
Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary.
When you are taking this medicine, it is especially important that your healthcare professional know if you are taking any of the medicines listed below. The following interactions have been selected on the basis of their potential significance and are not necessarily all-inclusive. Using this medicine with any of the following medicines is not recommended.
Your doctor may decide not to treat you with this medication or change some of the other medicines you take. Using this medicine with any of the following medicines is usually not recommended, but may be required in some cases.
If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines. Using this medicine with any of the following medicines may cause an increased risk of certain side effects, but using both drugs may be the best treatment for you.
Certain medicines should not be used at or around the time of eating food or eating certain types of food since interactions may occur. Using alcohol or tobacco with certain medicines may also cause interactions to occur. Using this medicine with any of the following may cause an increased risk of certain side effects but may be unavoidable in some cases. If used together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use this medicine, or give you special instructions about the use of food, alcohol, or tobacco.
The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of this medicine. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:.
It is very important that you use this medicine exactly as directed by your doctor. Do not use more of it, do not use it more often, and do not use it for a longer time than your doctor ordered. To make using hormonal contraceptives as safe and reliable as possible, you should understand how and when to use them and what effects may be expected. This medicine comes with patient instructions. Read and follow these instructions carefully. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions. This medicine is available in blister packs.
Each blister pack contains 28 tablets with different colors that need to be taken in the same order as directed on the blister pack. When you begin using this medicine, your body will require at least 7 days to adjust before a pregnancy will be prevented. Use a second form of contraception eg, condom, spermicide, or diaphragm for the first 7 days of your first cycle of pills. Take this medicine at the same time each day, after the evening meal or at bedtime.
You may take this medicine with or without food. Do not skip or delay taking your pill by more than 24 hours. If you miss a dose, you could get pregnant. Ask your doctor for ways to help you remember to take your pills or about using another method of birth control. You may feel sick or nauseous, especially during the first few months that you take this medicine.
If your nausea is continuous and does not go away, call your doctor. If you vomit or have diarrhea within 3 to 4 hours of taking this medicine, treat this as a missed dose and follow the instructions in the patient leaflet or call your doctor. Health care providers often prescribe Ortho Tri-Cyclen and a topical acne treatment like tretinoin for the best results.
The active ingredients in Ortho Tri-Cyclen are a progestin called norgestimate and an estrogen called ethinyl estradiol. Researchers divided the participants into two groups. The first was given Ortho Tri-Cyclen, and the second a placebo pill.
Scientists discovered that about women on the pill showed significant improvement in their acne. You might experience some side effects when using Ortho Tri-Cyclen, including weight gain, nausea, headaches, mood swings, and changes in your menstrual cycle. People who smoke shouldn't use this as they are at risk of experiencing severe side effects like developing a blood clot or a stroke. Ortho Tri-Cyclen is prescribed for women and teenagers who are as young as 12 years old though it varies by state and have no history of reacting adversely to birth control pills.
The manufacturers have discontinued ortho Tri-Cyclen, but generic brands with the same active ingredients include Trinessa, Tri-Estarylla, and Tri-Sprintec. Estrostep is one of the four birth control pill brands approved for acne. Estrostep is made up of a combination of a progestin called norethindrone and an estrogen called estradiol. It works by reducing your body's androgen levels, and in turn, reducing the production of oil in your skin. Estrostep has similar side effects to other birth control pills.
They are mostly mild and include breast tenderness, mood swings, vomiting, and nausea. In very rare cases, some people might experience high blood pressure, strokes, and blood clots on Estrostep.
If you notice any signs of these side effects, stop the pill immediately and see your doctor. Women above the age of 35 who smoke are also discouraged from taking Estrostep, as they are more likely to experience severe side effects. Beyaz is made up of a progestin called drospirenone and an estrogen called ethinyl estradiol. These are the same active ingredients in Yaz. What differentiates Beyaz from Yaz is that it contains levomefolate calcium, which is a folate. A folate is a form of vitamin B that helps the body make healthy new red blood cells.
Folates also help to prevent congenital disabilities in pregnant women. Your insurance is most likely to cover a generic brand of birth control pill over brand name drugs. However, there are no generic brand alternatives to Beyaz, which means most insurance providers don't cover it.
Beyaz has similar side effects as Yaz. Some include headaches, nausea, spotting, and weight gain. It's rare for healthy women to experience severe side effects like tumors, blood clots, and high blood pressure on Beyaz. When deciding what type of birth control to use for treating acne, it's important to speak to your doctor. What is useful for one woman might be ineffective for another woman. Women usually produce low levels of androgen, a group of hormones that help regulate libido, energy, and muscle formation in women.
An example of an androgen you might know is testosterone. Changes in hormonal levels might trigger an overproduction of androgen in your body, which triggers excess sebum production in your skin. Sebum is natural oil produced by your skin that keeps it healthy. People who have oily skin produce sebum in excess. Excess production of sebum can cause acne to form.
Breakouts happen when hair follicles on your face get clogged with extra oil and dead skin cells. Combined birth control pills help treat acne by lowering your androgen levels, reducing your oil production. They also increase the production of a protein called sex hormone-binding globulin SHBG.
This protein works to prevent acne by binding to androgens and making them inactive, decreasing the amount of oil produced by the glands in our skin. A review of 31 studies involving 12, women examined the effectiveness of birth control pills as an acne treatment.
Scientists observed that birth control pills effectively treat both inflammatory acne like cystic acne and non-inflammatory acne like whiteheads and blackheads. Women who use combination pills, like Beyaz, may have a slightly higher chance of developing certain medical conditions than nonusers. These may include:. A serious problem that could arise from Beyaz use is blood clots in the heart, lungs, brain, or legs. Women using Beyaz who are confined to bed rest or a cast may have a higher chance of developing a blood clot.
The FDA has issued several advisories about blood clots with drospirenone pills and requires special labeling for these products. According to Bayer, "Do not use Beyaz if you smoke cigarettes and are over 35 years old. Smoking increases your risk of serious cardiovascular side effects heart and blood vessel problems from birth control pills, including death from heart attack, blood clots or stroke. This risk increases with age and the number of cigarettes you smoke.
Typically, Beyaz is not recommended for women who have:. You will usually need to have a medical evaluation, blood pressure check and possibly a pelvic exam by a healthcare provider to obtain a prescription for Beyaz.
You can then have your Beyaz prescription filled at a local pharmacy. Pick a time that you will take your pill each day. There are two start options:. There is currently no Beyaz generic alternative available. As such, there are no copayments for this prescription if your plan is purchased from the marketplace. However, some religious and non-profit employer plans are not required to cover contraception. In many communities, Medicaid covers the cost of this contraceptive method.
You should check with your private health insurance policy as coverage for many combination hormonal contraceptives should be covered with no out-of-pocket costs for all non-grandfathered insurance plans. Bayer is also offering a savings card program for Beyaz.
When used correctly, only about one to two women out of every will get pregnant during the first year of use. Certain medications may also decrease the effectiveness of hormonal contraceptives like Beyaz. This method offers no protection against sexually transmitted infections. Sign up for our Health Tip of the Day newsletter, and receive daily tips that will help you live your healthiest life. Fruzzetti F. Women's Health. Your Privacy Rights. To change or withdraw your consent choices for VerywellHealth.
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