Mircette Birth Control Pills

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Mircette is a prescription birth control pill. This eMedTV Web page offers an overview of Mircette, including information on how the contraceptive works to prevent pregnancy, possible side effects, and tips on when and how to take the pill.

Possible side effects of Mircette include nausea, bloating, and headache. As this eMedTV page explains, most Mircette side effects are minor, but be sure to notify your doctor if you develop more serious side effects (such as chest pain or migraines).

As this eMedTV Web page explains, recent studies suggest that birth control pills (including Mircette) probably don't cause weight gain. This page also offers suggestions on what to do if you are taking Mircette and weight gain becomes a problem.

Mircette is a prescription birth control pill that is used for preventing pregnancy. This eMedTV resource discusses how Mircette works and also describes several off-label Mircette uses (such as treating acne, painful menstrual periods, and PMDD).

The recommended Mircette dosage for birth control is the same for every woman. This page from the eMedTV site provides detailed information on what to do if you miss any of your Mircette doses and offers tips on when and how to take the contraceptive.

Certain medicines can cause Mircette drug interactions, including antibiotics and protease inhibitors. This eMedTV page describes the problems that can occur if these drugs interact with Mircette and lists other medicines that may cause interactions.

Mircette can make depression worse and may affect your cholesterol. This eMedTV page lists other possible risks of Mircette. Warnings and precautions also extend to people with certain health conditions and women who are pregnant or breastfeeding.

This eMedTV page explains that although a Mircette overdose is unlikely to cause serious problems, you should still seek prompt medical care if you have overdosed on the contraceptive. This page covers possible overdose symptoms and treatment options.

Taking Mircette intentionally during pregnancy may cause serious problems, such as birth defects. This eMedTV page discusses why Mircette is considered a pregnancy Category X drug and explains what to do if you are taking Mircette and pregnancy occurs.

If you are taking Mircette and breastfeeding, it is important to understand the potential risks. This eMedTV segment explains how Mircette may decrease the production and quality of breast milk, and is typically not recommended for breastfeeding women.

This eMedTV article explains that generic Mircette is sold under the name Kariva. This page describes generic Mircette in more detail and explains how the FDA has determined that this generic product is as good as the brand-name medication.