South Africa
A 33-year-old female asked:
What is the side effects of nordette (ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel) pills?
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. Alvin Linanswered
Geriatrics 30 years experience
Nordette (ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel): Nordette (ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel) is one brand of ethinyl estradiol & levonorgestrel, used as combination hormone birth control. Check out http://www.drugs.com/mtm/nordette.html for more information including side effects. Some alternative brands are Alesse, Altavera, Amethyst, Aviane, Enpresse, Lessina, Levlen, Levora, Lutera, Lybrel, Nordette (ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel), Orsythia, Portia, Sronyx, Tri-Levlen, Triphasil-21, Triphasil-28 & Trivora-28
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Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 25 years experience
Nordette SE's: "nausea, vomiting, headache, stomach cramping, bloating, dizziness, vaginal discomfort/irritation, increased vaginal fluids, or breast tenderness/enlargement. Acne may improve or get worse. Vaginal bleeding between periods (spotting) or missed/irregular menstrual periods". REF: http://www.rxlist.com/nordette-28-side-effects-drug-center.htm
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A 41-year-old member asked:
Should someone start out on ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel pill?
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Dr. Rakhi Diminoanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
This is common: This is a very common combination in birth control pills. It is generally tolerated well. Like any birth control pill, there is a risk of nausea, vomiting, headaches, break thru bleeding, mood changes, and blood clots.
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A 32-year-old member asked:
Is there any side effects taking nordette (ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel) and should I take them?
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Dr. Carolyn Quistanswered
Gynecology 35 years experience
Many potential: All birth control pills can have some side effects and these sudden numbness or weakness, especially on one side of the body; sudden headache, confusion, pain behind the eyes, problems with vision, speech, or balance; chest pain or heavy feeling, pain spreading to the arm or shoulder, nausea, migraines, irregular bleeding, depression, hypertension, skin discoloration are a few.
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A 41-year-old member asked:
What are some of the side-effects of nordette (ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel)?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 25 years experience
Nordette side effect: "nausea, vomiting, headache, stomach cramping, bloating, dizziness, vaginal discomfort/irritation, increased vaginal fluids, or breast tenderness/enlargement. Acne may improve or get worse. Vaginal bleeding between periods (spotting) or missed/irregular menstrual periods " per http://www.rxlist.com/nordette-28-side-effects-drug-center.htm
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Philippines
A 24-year-old male asked:
How long will nordette (ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel) side effect as an ecp last?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Matt Wachsmananswered
Internal Medicine 36 years experience
Not at all sure: why a male is using nordette (ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel).
Depends a lot on the side effect in women
minor stomach problems often clear up in a few days.
Certainly if it is part of a triphasic OCP, then when you go to the next set of pills the side effects change
feel free to ask again if I've misunderstood
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A 46-year-old member asked:
How safe is nordette (ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel)?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Steven Weissberganswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 55 years experience
Safe: As safe as any other birth control pill if you pay attention to the risks.
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