Nextstellis

Alternate Name: Nextstellis

Dosage Form: Tablet

Administration Route: By mouth

Drug Class: Biphasic Contraceptive Combination

Generic Available: No

Strength: 3-14.2 MG

Warnings: It is not safe to take this medicine during pregnancy. It could harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant. This medicine will not protect you from HIV/AIDS or other sexually transmitted diseases. Talk with your doctor if you have questions. You might have some light bleeding or spotting, especially during the first 4 months of using this medicine. This is usually normal and should not last long. However, if you have heavy bleeding or the bleeding lasts more than a few days in a row, call your doctor. Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments. If you miss a menstrual period, call your doctor for a pregnancy test before you take any more pills. Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone. Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results. Tell your doctor if you are having a surgery that requires inactivity for a long time. This medicine may cause skin discoloration. Use a sunscreen when you are outdoors. Avoid sunlamps and tanning beds. Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding, or if you have given birth within 4 weeks before you start using this medicine. Tell your doctor if you have gallbladder disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, hereditary angioedema, or a history of depression, chloasma, jaundice (yellow skin or eyes) during pregnancy, or irregular monthly periods. Tell your doctor if you smoke. This medicine may cause the following problems:Increased risk of blood clots, heart attack, or strokeEye or vision problemsHigh blood pressureMigraine headachesIncreased risk of cervical cancerLiver problems (including liver cancer or tumors)High cholesterol in the bloodGallbladder disease

Food Warnings: Do not use this medicine together with medicine to treat hepatitis C virus infection, including ombitasvir/paritaprevir/ritonavir, with or without dasabuvir., Some medicines can affect how drospirenone/estetrol works. Tell your doctor if you are using St John's wort, diabetes medicine, diuretic (water pill), medicine to treat an infection, potassium supplement, seizure medicine (including lamotrigine), steroid medicine, or thyroid medicine.