What kind of birth control is Cryselle?

What kind of birth control is Cryselle?

Cryselle (norgestrel and ethinyl estradiol tablets) is an oral contraceptive indicated for the prevention of pregnancy in women. Cryselle is available in generic form.

Is Cryselle an effective birth control?

Cryselle (norgestrel and ethinyl estradiol tablets), 0.3 mg/0.03 mg is indicated for the prevention of pregnancy in women who elect to use this product as a method of contraception. Oral contraceptives are highly effective.

Will I gain weight on Cryselle?

increased sensitivity to sun or ultraviolet light. nausea. skin rash, acne, or brown spots on the skin. weight gain (slight)

What is Cryselle birth control generic for?

Cryselle is itself a generic version of the oral contraceptive Lo/Ovral. Other generic equivalents include Low-Ogestrel and Elinest. All of these birth control pills contain the active ingredients norgestrel and ethinyl estradiol.

Is Cryselle 28 the same as low Ogestrel 28?

You may have heard of Cryselle low Ogestrel but they are actually the same thing. They contain progestin and estrogen in the same amounts and react similarly in the body. Birth control pills like Cryselle 28 work in a several ways to reduce the risk of pregnancy occurring.

Does Cryselle 28 cause weight gain?

Cryselle 28 does contain estrogen, which can cause weight gain in high doses. Some patients report increased appetites, which can contribute to weight gain, as well.

How effective is Cryselle 28?

Other drugs can decrease the amount of birth control hormones in your body, increasing the risk of pregnancy. Talk to your provider about all medications and drugs you take. When taken exactly as it is directed, Cryselle 28 is 99 percent effective.

What are the green pills in Cryselle?

LOOK AT YOUR PILL PACK: The pill pack has 21 “active” white pills (with hormones) to take for 3 weeks, followed by 1 week of reminder light-green pills (without hormones).

Is Cryselle 28 a combination pill?

Cryselle 28 is a combination birth control pill containing female hormones that prevent ovulation (the release of an egg from an ovary). This medication 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.

Do you have period with Cryselle?

Your period will usually begin while you are using these reminder pills. You may have breakthrough bleeding, especially during the first 3 months. Tell your doctor if this bleeding continues or is very heavy. Use a back-up birth control if you are sick with severe vomiting or diarrhea.

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