Lutera, also called ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel, is an oral contraceptive used to prevent pregnancy.
Features
According to Drug Information Online, Lutera contains female hormones that prevent your ovaries from releasing an egg. It also causes your cervical mucus to thicken and your uterine lining to thin to prevent pregnancy.
Side Effects
Side effects of Lutera include nausea, vomiting, headache and loss of appetite. You should call your doctor if you experience these symptoms.
Warning
Drug Information Online states you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Do not take Lutera if you have a history of getting blood clots and have liver problems. There are more medical conditions that interfere with Lutera than those listed here; check with your doctor for precautions.
Dose
You should take Lutera as your doctor recommends. As a birth control medication, you may experience breakthrough bleeding (vaginal bleeding) within the first 3 months of taking it, according to Drug Information Online.
Overdose
You should call 911 or get immediate help if you overdose on Lutera. Drug Information Online states overdose side effects include nausea, vomiting and vaginal bleeding.
