Lutera contraceptive birth control prescription online

Lutera is FDA-approved to prevent pregnancy. Ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel work to prevent ovulation and thicken the cervical mucus, which prevents sperm from reaching an egg and fertilizing it.

Lutera may also be prescribed for the following reasons:

• Regulating menstrual periods

• Treating acne

• Decreasing the risk and size of ovarian cysts

• Improving mood and symptoms associated with premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)

The side effects associated with taking Lutera are typically mild and may include:

• Nausea or upset stomach

• Breakthrough bleeding (spotting)

• Breast tenderness

• Headache

Other side effects, which are less common but might be more severe, could include:

• High blood pressure

• Signs of a blood clot (blurred vision, chest pain, shortness of breath)

• Changes in the pattern or severity of migraine headaches

You should call your doctor if you notice any of these side effects, or if you develop any other new or concerning symptoms. The use of Lutera birth control is not recommended in children before menarche (the first period).

Lutera may interact with other medications or herbal medications, as well as over-the-counter drugs. Sometimes these interactions make Lutera less effective at preventing pregnancy. Always check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting or stopping other medications while you are taking Lutera.

Medications that may interact with Lutera include:

• Aromatase inhibitors, including anastrozole and exemestane, use to treat or prevent breast cancer

• Tranexamic acid

• Hepatitis C medicine

• Tamoxifen

• Ospemifene and other SERMs (selective estrogen receptor modulators)

• Tizanidine

• GLP-1 agonists like Ozempic and Wegovy

• Antibiotics

It's safe to drink alcohol while taking Lutera birth control.

To make sure Lutera is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:

• Heart disease or high blood pressure

• History of blood clots, heart attack, or stroke

• Coronary artery disease

• Irregular vaginal bleeding

• High cholesterol or triglycerides

• Liver or kidney disease

• Migraine headaches

• Breast cancer

If you have underlying risk factors for cardiovascular disease, you may be at higher risk for side effects or complications with hormonal contraceptives.

Women who are 35 years or older and who smoke should not use oral contraceptives to prevent pregnancy. Ask your doctor for medical advice about non-hormonal birth control.