Jolessa Side Effects

Serious Side Effects of Jolessa

• Symptoms of depression such as sleep problems, weakness, feeling tired, and mood changes
• Swollen hands, ankles, or feet
• Pain in the arm, shoulder, chest, or stomach
• Sudden numbness, headaches, and cough
• Respiratory problems including coughing, wheezing, and rapid breathing
• Confusion such as vision problems and loss of balance
• Nausea and general ill feeling

Common Side Effects

• Fluctuation of weight and appetite
• Stomach problems such as vomiting, bloating, and cramps
• Vaginal discharge or itching

Warnings & Recalls for Jolessa

Family Planning Warnings

• Jolessa is category X.
• The drug is excreted into milk in small amounts.
• Jolessa is compatible with breast-feeding, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics

General Warnings

• Patients should not Jolessa is they are allergic to any of the ingredients in the drug, have a history of blood clots, have active liver disease, or will be confined to a bed for a long period of time
• Patients should inform their doctors if they are in any stage of a pregnacny, taking medicine, have allergies, have a history of diabetes, are overweight, or 40 years and older
• An extra form of birth control should be used during the first 7 days of using Jolessa becasue patients may not be protected from getting pregnant
• Patients can become pregnant if they miss 2 or more doses of the drug
• The effectiveness of Jolessa can be affected by certain drugs
• Patients experiencing vision problems should contact their doctors immediately

Interactions

• Taking Jolessa wih Troleandomycin can cause an increase in liver problems
• Acetaminophen interacting with the drug increases the risk of side effects
• Azole antifungals decreases the Jolessa's effectiveness
• The side effects of Beta-blockers are increased by the Jolessa

Jolessa Treatment and Use

What is Jolessa?

Jolessa | Levonorgestrel is a birth control pill used for pregnancy prevention. Some patients who have used Jolessa have experienced noncontraceptive health benefits as well.

How does it work?

The drug prevents ovulation by making the mucus in the cervix thicker and changing the lining of the uterus.

How to take it?

Jolessa should be used as directed by a doctor. Patients should check the medicine label for exact instructions. The drug is taken orally. Patients should take the medicine with food if their stomach becomes upset.

Jolessa should be taken the first Sunday following a patient’s period. The pill should be taken consistently at the same time every day. The first pill from a new pack should be taken the next day after taking the last pill from a previous pack.

Patients should not skip doses in order for the drug to be effective. If 1dose if missed, then patients need to take the medicine as soon as they remember and continue to take their next dose at the same regular time.

Other Names for Jolessa

Generic Names

• Ethinyl estradiol


• Levonorgestrel

Brand Names

• Jolessa


• Seasonale

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