Generic Lynoral (Ethinyl Estradiol)
Product: Lynoral (Ethinyl Estradiol)
Drug Name: Ethinyl
Estradiol
Packaging Type:50 mcg
Tablets
Manufacturer: Organon
Why is this medication prescribed?
Lynoral (Ethinyl Estradiol) is used for oral
contraceptive pill preparations where it is combined with a
synthetic progesterone drug.
It is a synthetic estrogen similar to the
natural female sex hormone estradiol and ia also used as a natural estrogen supplement when the body's production is
low, then it is used to control abnormal
bleeding from the uterus, and to treat
delayed sexual development
in females. Lynoral (Ethinyl Estradiol) In conjunction with cyproterone is
used to treat severe acne in women. Certain cancers of the prostate respond
to Lynoral (Ethinyl Estradiol).
How should this medicine be used?
Your doctor will prescribe the correct dosage of Ethinyl
Estradiol for your condition.
Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully,
and ask your doctor to explain any part you do not understand.
Do not use more or less than prescribed by your doctor.
Do not stop using Lynoral (Ethinyl Estradiol) without talking to your doctor.
What side effects can this medication cause?
Side effectsmay include:
- breast tenderness
- weight gain
- headache
- depression
- pain in chest
- vomiting
- nausea
What special precautions should I follow?
- Smoking increases the risk of serious adverse effects on the
heart and circulation with Lynoral (Ethinyl Estradiol).
- Antihypertensive drugs
and diuretics may have their effectiveness reduced by Lynoral (Ethinyl Estradiol).
- Lynoral (Ethinyl Estradiol) should not be used in women, especially
women who are pregnant or plan to get pregnant. It may harm the fetus.
- Antibiotics may reduce the effectiveness of oral
contraceptives containing this drug.
- Taking anticonvulsants
may require a higher dose of oral contraceptives.
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