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Brevicon is a three phase contraceptive which is a kind of oral contraceptive (women's health and pregnancy drug).

Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this

39 year experience in Internal Medicine

Drug Class

Three phase contraceptive

Brands

NEE 1 35 • Jenest 28 • Nelova 1 35 • Norethin 1 35e • Loestrin 21 1 20 • Norinyl 1+35 • Ortho novum 1 35 • Tri norinyl • Trivora 28 • Lowogestrel • Genora 1 35 • Estrostep • Balziva • Briellyn • Femhrt • Leena • Lo loestrin fe • Modicon • Mononessa • Ovcon 35 • Ovcon 50 • Sprintec • Tilia fe • Zenchent • Zenchent fe • Activella • Mimvey

Generic Drug

Ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone

Side Effects

Common

Abdominal pain
Headache
Breast pain
Weight changes
Mask of pregnancy
Emotional instability
Emotional problems

Treats

Endometriosis
Condition

Related questions

A member asked:

Why am i sort of bleeding? I was really sick starting on feb 22 and on the 23 i went to the doctor and she told me to take amoxcillian 3 times a day for 7 days. I have also been taking brevicon since november 2011 or december. I am showing signs of having

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A 33-year old male asked:

What is the definition or description of: Brevicon (ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone) allergy?

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A 31-year old asked:

Start a new pack of brevicon (ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone). No period?

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A 40-year old asked:

Start a new pill called brevicon (ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone). No period?

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A 40-year old asked:

Will birth control pills called brevicon (ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone) cause wieght gain?

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A 38-year old asked:

How much weight will you gain on the birth control pill called brevicon (ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone)?

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A 38-year old asked:

I started a new birth control called brevicon (ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone). Why am I not haveing a period at the end of the pack?

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A 46-year old female asked:

My period is due in 7 days and I would like to delay it. Can I start bc, progesterone, brevicon, (ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone) depo shot? I am not currently on any bc

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A 31-year old asked:

Is there a oral contraceptive substitute?

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A 47-year old male asked about a 22-year old female:

Most popular brand of oral contraceptive?

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A 47-year old asked:

What oral contraceptive requires 2 pills per day?

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A 37-year old female asked:

Does oral contraceptive pills makes you gain weight?

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A 24-year old male asked:

Hi Do men take Oral Contraceptive Pills Aswell Thank You?

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A 25-year old female asked:

Can oral contraceptive not be taken for more than three months?

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A 24-year old female asked:

Been taking oral contraceptive pill for 2yrs now.i decided to take it for long term now.is it bad?

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A 29-year old female asked:

Ive taken 2 tablets of oral contraceptive tonight since i remembered i forgot taken the previous just in time for my new dose..is it ok?

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A 16-year old female asked:

Do you really need to take oral contraceptive pills every night or depends on what particular time you started taking it? I took it 2:33 pm. Is it ok

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A 34-year old female asked:

Does Ginkgo Biloba affect the oral contraceptive pill?

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A 19-year old female asked:

Why is an IUD more effective than an oral contraceptive?

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A 37-year old female asked:

Are there oral contraceptive pills that reduces premenstrual syndrome?

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A 34-year old female asked:

Hi. Is it ok to use an oral contraceptive and tisane de durbon together?

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A 33-year old female asked:

Does oral contraceptive pill make a woman gain weight? or can make it difficult for her to lose weight?

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A 30-year old female asked:

I know with oral contraceptive yiu nerd to wait 5 says before having intercourse. Does the same apply to injections?

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A 18-year old asked:

Can I take a break in the middle of my oral contraceptive pill if I have taken 2 packs in a row, with out a break between them?

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A 22-year old female asked:

Been on the oral contraceptive since i was 15, I am 22 now.. I recently started my new month supply of pills and am menstruating again? What do I do?

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A 48-year old asked:

How to get birth control/ oral contraceptive?

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Does echinacea interact with oral contraceptive?

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A 48-year old asked:

What is an oral contraceptive for lactating women?

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Can a laxative affect oral contraceptive effectiveness?

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A 46-year old asked:

Is it possible for oral contraceptive pills cause cancer?

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