Levlen

Levlen is used for preventing pregnancy. It may be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Levlen is a combination birth control pill. It works by preventing ovulation, altering the cervical mucus, and changing the lining of the uterus.
Levlen is a hormonally based form of birth control that works by preventing ovulation, altering the cervical mucus, and changing the lining of the uterus.
Levlen may cause dizziness in some people and hence it is recommended that you do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it. Do not take it with alcohol. Discuss with your doctor your medical history in detail before taking Levlen.

Usage
Levlen must be taken as directed by your doctor. You may take it with or without a meal. Birth control pills like Levlen must be taken with utmost precision in order to maintain their efficiency. So follow dosage instructions carefully. Take the pills in a pack in their regular order.

Missed Dose
You must take the drug everyday for it to be effective. Patients who miss more than three active doses in a row should throw away the pack and start the cycle afresh. Patients who miss three or fewer doses should take a double dose of Levlen for an equal amount of time. This means if three doses were missed, a double dose for three days is required. However, you also have an option of relying on an alternative method of birth control for some time until you are sure about using Levlen.

Storage
Store it at room temperature and keep away from the reach of children.

Overdose
Seek medical attention immediately if you suspect an overdose.

Side effects:

• mild nausea, vomiting, bloating, stomach cramps;
• breast pain, tenderness, or swelling;
• freckles or darkening of facial skin;
• increased hair growth, loss of scalp hair;
• changes in weight or appetite;
• problems with contact lenses;
• vaginal itching or discharge;
• changes in your menstrual periods, decreased sex drive; or
• headache, nervousness, dizziness, tired feeling.