Twirla
Twirla 1 Patch Weekly
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What is Twirla?
Twirla (levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol transdermal system) is a once-weekly birth control patch for women, designed to prevent pregnancy by releasing a combination of hormones through the skin. Each patch is worn for a week at a time over three consecutive weeks, followed by a patch-free week. Twirla offers an alternative to daily oral contraceptives, providing consistent hormonal delivery to maintain contraceptive effectiveness.Side Effects
- Heavy vaginal bleeding
- Pain in your lower leg (calf)
- Dark urine, pale stools, loss of appetite, yellow skin or eyes
Warnings
- You might have some light bleeding or spotting, especially during the first 3 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 seven days in a row, call your doctor€™s office.
- Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding, or if you have recently been pregnant. Tell your doctor if you have gallbladder disease, uncontrolled high cholesterol, or a history of depression, hereditary angioedema, or dark patches in the face during pregnancy (chloasma gravidarum). Tell your doctor if you smoke, have a BMI greater than 25 kg/m2 but less than 30 kg/m2, or if you are having surgery that requires inactivity for a long time.
- This medicine may cause the following problems:Increased risk of heart attack, stroke, or blood clotsLiver problems (including liver tumor or cancer)High blood pressureGallbladder diseaseHigh cholesterol in the blood, which can lead to swelling of the pancreas (pancreatitis)Changes in mood or behaviorIncreased risk of cancer (including cancer of the cervix)
- Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results.
- Transdermal routeFold the used patch in half with the sticky sides together. Throw any used patch away so that children or pets cannot get to it. You will also need to throw away old patches after the expiration date has passed.
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- Heavy vaginal bleeding
- Pain in your lower leg (calf)
- Dark urine, pale stools, loss of appetite, yellow skin or eyes
- Change in how much or how often you urinate
- Chest pain or tightness, trouble breathing, coughing up blood
- Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
- Rapid weight gain, swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet
- Unusual changes in mood or behavior
- Numbness or weakness in your arm or leg, or on one side of your body
- Sudden or severe headache, problems with vision, speech, or walking
- Irregular, late, or missed menstrual periods
- Sudden and severe stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, lightheadedness
- You might have some light bleeding or spotting, especially during the first 3 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 seven days in a row, call your doctor€™s office.
- Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding, or if you have recently been pregnant. Tell your doctor if you have gallbladder disease, uncontrolled high cholesterol, or a history of depression, hereditary angioedema, or dark patches in the face during pregnancy (chloasma gravidarum). Tell your doctor if you smoke, have a BMI greater than 25 kg/m2 but less than 30 kg/m2, or if you are having surgery that requires inactivity for a long time.
- This medicine may cause the following problems:Increased risk of heart attack, stroke, or blood clotsLiver problems (including liver tumor or cancer)High blood pressureGallbladder diseaseHigh cholesterol in the blood, which can lead to swelling of the pancreas (pancreatitis)Changes in mood or behaviorIncreased risk of cancer (including cancer of the cervix)
- Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results.
- Transdermal routeFold the used patch in half with the sticky sides together. Throw any used patch away so that children or pets cannot get to it. You will also need to throw away old patches after the expiration date has passed.
- 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.
- Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. You may need to stop using this medicine several days before you have surgery or medical tests. Do not use this medicine at least 4 weeks before and 2 weeks after a surgical procedure.
- This medicine will not protect you from getting HIV/AIDS or other sexually transmitted diseases.
- Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.
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Twirla 1 Patch Weekly
What is Twirla ?
Twirla (levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol transdermal system) is a once-weekly birth control patch for women, designed to prevent pregnancy by releasing a combination of hormones through the skin. Each patch is worn for a week at a time over three consecutive weeks, followed by a patch-free week. Twirla offers an alternative to daily oral contraceptives, providing consistent hormonal delivery to maintain contraceptive effectiveness.
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