Cyclessa Birth Control Pills

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Cyclessa is a prescription birth control pill. This selection from the eMedTV archives offers an in-depth look at the drug, including detailed information on its uses, dosing guidelines, warnings, possible side effects, and more.

Bloating, nausea, and breast tenderness are some of the side effects you may experience with Cyclessa. This eMedTV segment gives an overview of possible Cyclessa side effects, with suggestions on what to do if they occur.

Cyclessa is commonly used to prevent pregnancy. This page on the eMedTV Web site takes a closer look at what Cyclessa is used for, including descriptions of several "off-label" Cyclessa uses, such as treating acne or PMDD.

Cyclessa is taken once a day at the same time each day. This eMedTV page talks about the importance of taking your Cyclessa dosage correctly and also offers suggestions on when and how to take the medication, as well as what to do if you miss a dose.

Barbiturates and antibiotics are among the drugs that can interact with Cyclessa. This eMedTV Web page discusses Cyclessa drug interactions, with a list of drugs that can interfere with Cyclessa and an overview of the results that could occur.

Cyclessa can sometimes make it more difficult to wear contact lenses. This eMedTV article offers more Cyclessa warnings and precautions, including information on what to talk to your doctor about, as well as who should avoid the drug.

An overdose of Cyclessa (Cesia, Velivet) is unlikely to cause serious problems. This selection from the eMedTV archives takes a look at what can happen with a Cyclessa overdose, including what to do if you have taken too much of the drug.

Cyclessa (Cesia, Velivet) should not be taken during pregnancy. This eMedTV selection gives an overview of Cyclessa and pregnancy, and explains how taking the drug while pregnant could increase the risk of birth defects and other problems.

Breastfeeding women are not usually advised to take Cyclessa (Cesia, Velivet). This eMedTV Web page discusses Cyclessa and breastfeeding, including information on the types of birth control pills a healthcare provider may recommend instead.

Sold under the names Cesia and Velivet, generic Cyclessa is currently available on the market. This eMedTV Web page discusses generic Cyclessa in more detail, with an explanation of whether the generic versions are as effective as Cyclessa.