About Levest

  • About Levest
  • Your pack of Levest
  • If you are taking Levest for the first time
  • Starting the Pill
  • Take the Pill at the same time every day
  • Will I still get a period?
  • Possible initial unwanted effects
  • Read your pack insert leaflet carefully
  • If you received Microgynon 30 previously

Preventing pregnancy

  • How does Levest work?
  • How effective is Levest?
  • Things that could make Levest less effective
  • Missed pills
  • Sickness or illness
  • Other medications & supplements
  • Travelling abroad

Missed pills

  • Less than 12 hours late
  • More than 12 hours late
  • More than one pill missed
  • Missed pill in week 1
  • Missed pill in week 2
  • Missed pill in week 3

Things you must know

  • Levest & common side effects
  • Levest & risks of serious side effects
  • Levest & your general health
  • When you should stop taking Levest

Further information is provided in your patient information leaflet. Keep it in a safe place in case you ever need to refer to it.

Possible initial unwanted effects

When you first start to take the pill you may find that you experience nausea and light bleeding for the first three months. This will usually go away as your body becomes used to the pill, but if it does not settle down after 3 months speak to your doctor or healthcare provider at your clinic.

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This website provides additional patient information to ONLY those patients who are currently prescribed Levest.
Date of Preparation: May 2010  Lev13279
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