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Lutera

Lutera

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Brands

Levora • Levlen • Nordette • Triphasil • Tri levlen • Aviane • Marlissa • Lybrel • Loseasonique • Lessina • Jolessa • Introvale • Enpresse • Camrese • Myzilra • Quasense • Amethyst • Amethia lo • Amethia • Altavera • Orsythia • Portia • Camrese lo • Sronyx • Seasonique • Seasonale

Generic Drug

Ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel

Side Effects

Common

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

Treats

Endometriosis
Condition

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A 21-year old female asked:

When should I start the pill lutera?

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A 42-year old asked:

What are the difference between aviane and lutera?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 25-year old female asked:

Does 300mg st. John's wort capsule decrease effectiveness of lutera bc pill?

2 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in

A 24-year old female asked:

About how long will it take to ovulate again after I decide to stop taking lutera?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 18-year old female asked:

Can I drink alchohol while on lutera ?

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A 39-year old asked:

How long should you take lutera before unprotected sex?

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A 35-year old asked:

What is the effectiveness of taking both Xanax (alprazolam) and lutera?

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A 39-year old asked:

Lutera birthcontrol & it's effectiveness. What are the facts about this?

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

Been on Lutera for 6 months. Period last three days and is very light. Is that normal?

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A 18-year old female asked:

I'm using lutera as Plan B I'm taking 2 pills twelve hours apart three times and it's been three days after sex should this work?

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A 20-year old female asked:

This is my first month on lutera and i'm having break threw bleeding its taking 2 weeks for it to go away and i still have it i need help?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A member asked:

Lutera after abortion. I started the following Sunday as directed, and now Im spotting everyday 3 weeks later. Is this normal? Should I change brands

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 19-year old female asked:

I used to take Vienva but was later prescribed Lutera. I hate the side effects of Lutera and Vienva didn't really give me any side effects. If I switch back to Vienva will it cause more side effects or any problems for me?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 35-year old asked:

While on lutera are you protected during your period week?

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A 16-year old female asked:

Are there any risks of taking 0.5mg Xanax (alprazolam) (as prescribed for anxiety) along with lutera?

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A 22-year old female asked:

Started on Lutera in January.The last three periods lasted two days with normal bleeding. is this normal?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 19-year old female asked:

Should i be worried, i had unprotected sex about 7 days after starting the pill lutera (also started the first day)?

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A 20-year old female asked:

This is my first month on lutera I have cloudy discharge and pink discharge i'm afraid that the pink discharge could be bad?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 17-year old female asked:

I take my bc lutera at 10:00 am I overslept a little it's 11:00 am and I took one is this too much of a time gap for it too be effective ?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 22-year old female asked:

Period is very light. I Started taking Lutera 5 months ago. Period has been normal until now. it almost resembles spotting. is it normal?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 23-year old female asked:

Was on lutera then put me on generic. Said same hormones but i've been sick since starting it. Why is this? Said i didn't need to wait for unprotected

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 17-year old female asked:

Missed 1 pill the 2nd week, and 2 pills the 3rd week. Had sex before and after the missed pills. Taking lutera. Chances of pregnancy?

2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in

A 20-year old female asked:

I usually take my lutera birth control at 8 AM on the dot but last week I took it at 8, 8:03, 8, 8, 8:15, 8:05 and 8:10. Is this okay?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 25-year old female asked:

I am on lutera and once I finish the active pills of one pack I immediately move to the active pills of the next pack. Will I have a period?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 16-year old female asked:

End of 5th month lutera, during the last 2 months i've been getting my period one week earlier, with it starting and stopping. Should i change?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 17-year old female asked:

I took my Lutera combination bc pill 45 minutes earlier than usual. It is my first active pill after my placebo week. Is Backup method needed?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 30-year old female asked:

On lutera BC for 3 months with 3 week long periods, switched to Apri and on week 3 of period. I'm tired of this. Normal is 7 days/heavy. Advice?

1 doctor answer • 4 doctors weighed in

A 17-year old female asked:

Is low dosage birthcontrol such as Lutera less effective if missed 3 pills than higher dosage birthcontrol? Had sex before and after missed pills.

1 doctor answer • 4 doctors weighed in

A 24-year old female asked:

I switched from ortho tricyclen lo to lutera and now my pharmacy wants me to switch to syronyx (another generic). Any bad experiences with syronyx?

1 doctor answer • 5 doctors weighed in

A 21-year old female asked:

How long should back up BC be used? Im taking Amoxicillin 500mg every 8 hrs for 7 days and have been on Lutera BC for 4 months. Can not risk pregnancy

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

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