Table of Contents
- 1 What kind of birth control is Cryselle?
- 2 Is Cryselle a strong birth control?
- 3 What is the generic name for Cryselle?
- 4 Do you have period with Cryselle?
- 5 Can Cryselle cause depression?
- 6 What are the green pills in Cryselle?
- 7 Can you get pregnant while taking Cryselle?
- 8 Does Cryselle stop your period?
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 a strong birth control?
When taken exactly as it is directed, Cryselle 28 is 99 percent effective. However, to account for human error, the average effective rate is 91 percent. Are There Any Known Side Effects? All hormone-based birth control pills have some side effects, though most women experience mild side effects.
What is Cryselle good for?
This combination hormone medication is used to prevent pregnancy. It contains 2 hormones: a progestin and an estrogen. It works mainly by preventing the release of an egg (ovulation) during your menstrual cycle.
What is the generic name for Cryselle?
Generic Name: ethinyl estradiol and norgestrel.
Do you have period with Cryselle?
What should I know about my period when taking Cryselle? Your periods may be lighter and shorter than usual. Some women may miss a period. Irregular vaginal bleeding or spotting may happen while you are taking Cryselle, especially during the first few months of use.
Can I get pregnant on Cryselle?
Based on the results of clinical studies, about 1 out of 100 women may get pregnant during the first year they use Cryselle.
Can Cryselle cause depression?
mood changes, anxiety, depression, frustration, anger, or emotional outbursts. increased sensitivity to sun or ultraviolet light. nausea. skin rash, acne, or brown spots on the skin.
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 a brand name?
Teva’s generic of Lo/Ovral® Tablets: Cryselle® 28 (norgestrel and ethinyl estradiol tablets, USP)
Can you get pregnant while taking Cryselle?
You may get pregnant if you do not take one pill daily. Get your prescription refilled before you run out of pills completely. Some birth control packs contain “reminder” pills to keep you on your regular cycle. Your period will usually begin while you are using these reminder pills.
Does Cryselle stop your period?
Your periods may be lighter and shorter than usual. Some women may miss a period. Irregular vaginal bleeding or spotting may happen while you are taking Cryselle, especially during the first few months of use.