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Altavera Information:

• What

Altavera (generic name ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel) is in a class of drugs called progestins and contains the female hormones estrogen and progestin that, when taken as prescribed, work to prevent pregnancy. The combination of estrogen and progestin in Altavera works to prevent ovulation (the release of eggs from the ovaries). This medication also causes changes to the uterine lining and cervical mucus and makes it harder for sperm to reach the uterus and for a  fertilized egg to attach to the uterus.

• How

Follow all directions on your prescription label carefully. Take Altavera exactly as directed by your doctor.

You will take the first pill on the first day of your period or on the first Sunday after your period begins. Take Altavera at the same time every day. When the pack of pills runs out, start a new pack the following day.

Your pill pack contains 21 pills with active medication. It may also contain 7 reminder pills with no medication.Take one active pill (with hormones) once daily for 21 days in a row. If you are using a product with 28 tablets, take an inactive pill once daily for 7 days in a row after you have taken the last active pill unless otherwise directed by your doctor. If you are using a product with 21 tablets, do not take any tablets for 7 days unless otherwise directed by your doctor. You should have your period during the fourth week of the cycle. After you have taken the last inactive tablet in the pack or gone 7 days without taking an active tablet, start a new pack the next day whether or not you have your period. If you do not get your period, consult your doctor.

You may need to use a back-up birth control method (such as condoms or spermicide) when you first start using Altavera in order to prevent pregnancy. You may get pregnant if you do not take Altavera daily as prescribed.

Breakthrough bleeding may occur, especially during the first 3 months of taking Altavera. Tell your doctor if this bleeding continues or is very heavy.

Vomiting and diarrhea can prevent your birth control pills from working well. Use a back-up birth control if you are sick with severe vomiting or diarrhea.

While taking birth control pills, you will have to visit your doctor regularly. Let any doctor you visit know that you are taking birth control pills.

• Precautions

Before taking Altavera, tell your doctor if you have any of the following conditions:

• high blood pressure

• varicose veins

• high cholesterol or triglycerides

• if you are overweight

• a history of irregular menstrual cycles

• a history of depression

• seizures or epilepsy

• diabetes

• underactive thyroid or gallbladder disease

• tuberculosis

• a history of fibrocystic breast disease, nodules, lumps or an abnormal mammogram

 

Do not take Altavera if:

 

• you are pregnant or have recently had a baby. Stop using this medicine and tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant, or if you miss two menstrual periods in a row.

• you have any of the following conditions:

  • untreated or uncontrolled high blood pressure

  • a blood-clotting disorder

  • circulation problems

  • heart disease

  • problems with your eyes, kidneys or circulation caused by diabetes

  • unusual vaginal bleeding

  • severe migraine headaches, especially if you are older than 35

  • a history of jaundice caused by birth control pills or pregnancy

  • if you smoke and are over 35 years old

  • a history of hormone-related cancer such as breast cancer or uterine cancer

  • liver disease or liver cancer

 

• Taking Altavera can increase risk of blood clots, stroke, or heart attack. The risk of blood clots or stroke is highest during the first year of taking this medication. Risk is also higher if you do not take Altavera for four weeks or more and resume taking it thereafter.

• You are even more at risk for developing blood clots, stroke or a heart attack if you have any of the following conditions: high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, or if you are overweight.
• Side Effects

What are the possible side effects of using Altavera?

 

Seek emergency medical attention if you experience signs of an allergic reaction: difficulty breathing, swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat, or hives.

Stop using birth control pills and call your doctor immediately if you have:

• sudden severe headache, problems with vision or balance, or slurred speech

• sudden numbness or weakness

• sudden rapid breathing, coughing or wheezing, or coughing up blood

• pain, warmth, swelling or redness in one or both legs

• chest pain or pain in the jaw or shoulder(s)

• nausea, sweating, upper stomach pain, itching, loss of appetite, or general ill feeling

• a change in the severity of migraine headaches;

• dark urine, clay-colored stools, or jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes)

• swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet

• a breast lump

• symptoms of depression (including mood changes and sleep problems)

Common side effects may include:

• mild nausea (especially when you first start taking this medicine)

• vomiting, bloating, or stomach cramps

• breast tenderness or swelling, nipple discharge

• darkening of facial skin or freckles

• problems with contact lenses

• increased hair growth or loss of scalp hair

• changes in appetite

• weight loss or weight gain

• decreased sex drive

• vaginal itching or discharge

• changes in your menstrual periods

• Missed Dosage

Follow the instructions provided with your medicine. Missing a pill increases your risk of becoming pregnant.

• If you miss one active pill, take two pills on the day that you remember. Continue to take one pill per day for the rest of the pack.

• If you miss two active pills in a row in Week 1 or 2, take two pills per day for two days in a row. Then take one pill per day for the rest of the pack.

• Use back-up birth control for at least 7 days following the missed pills.

• If you miss two active pills in a row in Week 3, throw out the rest of the pack and start a new pack the same day if you start on Day 1. If you start on Sunday, keep taking a pill every day until Sunday. On Sunday, throw out the rest of the pack and start a new pack that day.

• If you miss three active pills in a row in Week 1, 2, or 3, throw out the rest of the pack and start a new pack on the same day if you start on Day 1. If you start on Sunday, keep taking a pill every day until Sunday. On Sunday, throw out the rest of the pack and start a new pack that day.

• If you miss a reminder pill, throw it away and keep taking one reminder pill per day until the pack is empty. You do not need back-up birth control if you miss a reminder pill.

• If you miss two or more pills, you may not have a period during the month.

• If you miss a period for two months in a row, call your doctor because you might be pregnant.
• Storage

Store this medicine at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Keep out of reach of children and away from pets. Properly dispose of any expired medication or medication that is no longer needed.

• Overdose

If you overdose on Altavera, contact your doctor immediately or seek emergency medical attention.

 

Symptoms of overdose may include vaginal bleeding, nausea, and vomiting.

• Additional Info

Warnings

 

• Do not take this medicine if you smoke and are over 35 years old. Smoking can greatly increase your risk of blood clots, stroke, or heart attack. The risks increase the older you are and the more you smoke.

• Do not take this medication if you are nursing a baby. The hormones in birth control pills can slow breast milk production or pass into breast milk and harm a nursing baby.

• Atlavera may prevent pregnancy, but it will not provide protection against the spread of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV, the virus that causes acquired immunodeficiency syndrome [AIDS]) and other sexually transmitted diseases.

 

Is Altavera a Brand or Generic drug?

 

Altavera is a brand drug. There are many brand oral contraceptive pills on the market. Consult with you doctor to determine which one is the best for you. You can use a free coupon from Helpx to save on Altavera or an Altavera alternative drug your doctor may prescribe. Be sure to check our website for savings on your prescriptions.

• Manufacturer Coupon
There is no Altavera manufacturer coupon available at this time.

 

Use the HelpRx coupon to save on Altavera prices. Our customers typically save more on prescriptions when they use our Altavera pharmacy coupon over the Altavera manufacturer coupon.

• Dosage

Altavera tablets must be taken exactly as directed with doses no more than 24 hours apart to reach maximum contraceptive effectiveness.

 

Altavera tablet packs are a three-phase preparation of 21 tablets plus 7 inert tablets. The dosage is one tablet daily, preferably at the same time every day, for 28 consecutive days per menstrual cycle.