Cyclessa Overdose: An Overview
Cyclessa® (desogestrel/ethinyl estradiol) is a prescription-only
birth control pill. The effects of a Cyclessa overdose are not usually dangerous. However, they may vary, depending on a number of factors, including the sex and age of the person who took the overdose, the
Cyclessa dosage, and whether it was taken with any other substances, medications, or street drugs.
Even though a Cyclessa overdose is unlikely to be life-threatening, be sure to seek medical attention immediately if you happen to take too much.
(Cyclessa is equivalent to Cesia™ and Velivet™ birth control pills. The information in this article also applies to each of these medications.)
Symptoms of a Cyclessa Overdose
Just as with any birth control pill, a Cyclessa overdose may cause nausea and vomiting. In females (even young girls), an overdose could also cause vaginal bleeding. In cases of children inadvertently taking large doses of birth control pills, however, no serious symptoms have been reported.
Treating a Cyclessa Overdose
It is not known how best to treat a Cyclessa overdose. Therefore, treatment (if necessary) will likely involve supportive care, which consists of treating the symptoms that occur as a result of the overdose. In many cases, treatment may not be necessary, although medical attention is still necessary to rule out any problems.
Even though an overdose is unlikely to cause serious problems, it is important that you seek prompt medical attention if you believe that you or someone else may have overdosed on Cyclessa.
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