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A 21-year-old female asked:
Can minocycline and levora (ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel) be taken simultaneously? will the effects lessen if i am taking both?
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Dr. John Berrymananswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 56 years experience
Antibiotics and bcp: Birth control pills can be affected by some antibiotics, but the effect is to lessen their absorption, so if you are not bleeding/spotting your bcp's are still effective and can be taken along with Minocin (minocycline) (a tetracycline). If you are spotting, the pill may statistically be less effective, but the odds on pregnancy are still very low.
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Does vicodin or 600mg ibeuprofen effect levora (ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel) .15/30?
Dr. David Rosenfeldanswered
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No: There is no interaction.
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A 46-year-old member asked:
Spotting as possible levora (ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel) side effect?
Dr. Seth Zeidmananswered
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Yes: Breakthrough bleeding, spotting, change in menstrual flow, and amenorrhea can all occur.
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A 21-year-old female asked:
Off depo. On levora (ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel) for two months planning to stop after third month. Will that be good or when and how do I know when to stop levora (ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel)? Ttc soon
Dr. Scott Gulinsonanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
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A 32-year-old male asked:
What is the definition or description of: Levora (ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel) allergy?
Dr. Charles Whitinganswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 29 years experience
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A 32-year-old female asked:
Just started levora (ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel) for 4 periods a year, is it safe to do that?
Dr. Michael Sworanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 42 years experience
Yes: With guidance from your gyn you can use many pills in an "off label" way to better serve your needs. Just be sure to discuss with them.
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Last updated Jun 29, 2015
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