Generic name:ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel [ ETH-in-ill-ess-tra-DYE-ol-and-LEE-vo-nor-JESS-trel ]
Brand names: Alesse, Altavera, Amethyst, Aviane, Enpresse,
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Drug class:Contraceptives
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Sep 7, 2021.
The Lybrel brand name has been discontinued in the U.S. If generic versions of this product have been approved by the FDA, there may be generic equivalents available.
What is Lybrel?
Lybrel contains a combination of female hormones that prevent ovulation (the release of female hormones that prevent ovulation (the release of an egg from an ovary). Lybrel 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.
Lybrel is used as contraception to prevent pregnancy.
Lybrel may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Do not use Lybrel if you are pregnant or if you have recently had a baby. You should not take Lybrel if you have any of the following conditions: uncontrolled high blood pressure, heart disease, a blood-clotting disorder, circulation problems, diabetic problems with your eyes or kidneys, unusual vaginal bleeding, liver disease or liver cancer, severe migraine headaches, if you smoke and are over 35, or if you have ever had breast or uterine cancer, jaundice caused by birth control pills, a heart attack, a stroke, or a blood clot.
You may need to use back up birth control, such as condoms or a spermicide, when you first start using Lybrel or if you miss a dose. Follow your doc
