Jolessa (extended-cycle)
Generic name:ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel (extended-cycle) [ ETH-in-ill-ess-tra-DYE-ol-and-lee-voe-nor-JESS-trel ]
Brand names: Amethia, Amethia Lo, Camrese, Camrese Lo, Daysee,
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Drug class:Contraceptives
What is Jolessa extended-cycle?
Jolessa is a combination drug that contains female hormones that prevent ovulation (the release of an egg from an ovary). Jolessa also causes changes in your cervical mucus and uterine lining, making it harder for sperm to reach the uterus and harder for a fertilized egg to attach to the uterus.
Jolessa is used as contraception to prevent pregnancy.
Jolessa may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Do not use birth control pills if you are pregnant or if you have recently had a baby.
You should not use birth control pills if you have: uncontrolled high blood pressure, heart disease, coronary artery disease, circulation problems (especially with diabetes), undiagnosed vaginal bleeding, liver disease or liver cancer, severe migraine headaches, if you also take certain hepatitis C medication, if you will have major surgery, if you smoke and are over 35, or if you have ever had a heart attack, a stroke, a blood clot, jaundice caused by pregnancy or birth control pills, or cancer of the breast, uterus/cervix, or vagina.
Taking birth control pills can increase your risk of blood clots, stroke, or heart attack.
Smoking can greatly increase your risk of blood clots, stroke, or heart attack. You should not take this medicine if you smoke and are over 35 years old.
Before taking this medicine
Taking Jolessa can increase your risk of blood clots, stroke, or heart attack. You are even more at risk if you have high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, or if you are
