LYBREL SUMMARY
Important Points to Remember
Twenty-eight (28) yellow tablets each containing 90 mcg of levonorgestrel, a totally synthetic progestogen, and 20 mcg of ethinyl estradiol.
Lybrel is indicated for the prevention of pregnancy in women who elect to use oral contraceptives as a method of contraception.
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NEWS HIGHLIGHTSMedia Articles Related to Lybrel (Levonorgestrel / Ethinyl Estradiol)
6 in 10 of America's Single Guys 'Take Responsibility' for Contraception
Source: MedicineNet Vasectomy Specialty [2017.08.31]
Title: 6 in 10 of America's Single Guys 'Take Responsibility' for Contraception
Category: Health News
Created: 8/31/2017 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/31/2017 12:00:00 AM
Published Studies Related to Lybrel (Levonorgestrel / Ethinyl Estradiol)
Haemostatic effects of a new combined oral contraceptive, nomegestrol acetate/17beta-estradiol, compared with those of levonorgestrel/ethinyl estradiol. A double-blind, randomised study. [2011.03]
Use of oral contraceptives (OC) that combine a progestogen with synthetic ethinyl estradiol (EE) is associated with increased risk of venous thromboembolism. NOMAC/E2 is a new monophasic OC that combines nomegestrol acetate (NOMAC), a highly selective progestogen, with 17beta-estradiol (E2)...
Continuous, daily levonorgestrel/ethinyl estradiol vs. 21-day, cyclic levonorgestrel/ethinyl estradiol: efficacy, safety and bleeding in a randomized, open-label trial. [2009.12]
BACKGROUND: This Phase 3, randomized, open-label, multicenter study conducted at 44 sites in Europe evaluated the safety and efficacy of a continuous, daily regimen of levonorgestrel (LNG) 90 mcg/ethinyl estradiol (EE) 20 mcg compared with a 21-day, cyclic LNG 100 mcg/EE 20 mcg regimen... CONCLUSIONS: Continuous LNG 90 mcg/EE 20 mcg was shown to be a safe and effective OC in this direct comparison to a cyclic OC. Suppression of menses and the potential for no bleeding requiring sanitary protection may be provided by this continuous, low-dose OC.
Cycle control with oral contraceptives containing 20 micrograms of ethinyl estradiol. A multicenter, randomized comparison of levonorgestrel/ethinyl estradiol (100 micrograms/20 micrograms) and norethindrone/ethinyl estradiol (1000 micrograms/20 micrograms). [1999.03]
A randomized, open-label, multicenter study was undertaken to compare the effects of oral contraceptives (OC) containing 100 micrograms levonorgestrel (LNG)/20 micrograms ethinyl estradiol (EE) (Aless/Loette) and 1000 micrograms norethindrone acetate (NETA)/20 micrograms EE (Loestrin Fe 1/20) on menstrual cycle control over four cycles of use...
Continuous oral levonorgestrel/ethinyl estradiol for treating premenstrual dysphoric disorder. [2012.01]
BACKGROUND: The study was conducted to investigate continuous daily levonorgestrel 90 mcg/ethinyl estradiol 20 mcg (LNG/EE) on premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)... CONCLUSIONS: Continuous daily LNG 90 mcg/EE 20 mcg was well tolerated and may be useful for managing the physical, psychological and behavioral symptoms and loss of work productivity related to PMDD. Copyright (c) 2012 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
Ovarian activity and safety of a novel levonorgestrel/ethinyl estradiol continuous oral contraceptive regimen. [2009.09]
BACKGROUND: A continuous regimen of oral levonorgestrel (LNG) 90 mcg/ethinyl estradiol (EE) 20 mcg was evaluated for inhibition of ovulation, time to return to ovulation after stopping treatment and safety... CONCLUSIONS: The continuous LNG/EE regimen completely inhibited ovulation, with little evidence of follicular development and with rapid return of ovulatory capacity after stopping treatment.
Clinical Trials Related to Lybrel (Levonorgestrel / Ethinyl Estradiol)
A Study to Evaluate Bleeding Patterns With Three Different Doses of DR-1031 Compared to Seasonale [Completed]
This is a 4-arm study to evaluate and compare bleeding patterns between three different
doses of DR-1031 oral contraceptive with Seasonale oral contraceptive. Study participants
will receive physical and gynecological exams, including Pap smear. During the study, all
participants will be required to complete a diary
AZD6140 Oral Contraceptive Interaction Study [Completed]
Study to Evaluate the Pharmacokinetics of an Oral Contraceptive Containing Levonorgestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol When Co-administered With GSK1265744 in Healthy Adult Female Subjects [Completed]
This open-label, fixed-sequence crossover study aims to evaluate the effect of GSK1265744
(744) oral administration on the pharmacokinetics (PK) and pharmacodynamics (PD) of a
commonly used oral contraceptive (OC) product (combination of ethinyl estradiol and
levonorgestrel), in 20 healthy female subjects. Each subject will participate in a Run-in
Period (if needed), followed by a single-sequence Treatment Period. Subjects will receive
oral contraceptive containing Levonorgestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol on Days 1 to 21 and be OC
free on Days 22 to 28, during which withdrawal menses should occur. Subjects will receive OC
alone on Days 1 to 10. Levonorgestrel (LNG) and ethinyl estradiol (EE) PK will be determined
on Day 10. Subjects will then co-administer 744 and OC on Days 11 to 21. Levonorgestrel
and ethinyl estradiol PK will be determined again on Day 21 to assess if co-administration
with 744 results in a significant change in OC exposure compared to OC alone. Subjects will
return to the study center for final follow-up evaluations 7 to 14 days after the last dose
of study medication (Days 28 to 35).
Quartet Lead and Resynchronization Therapy Options [Completed]
The purpose of this Clinical Trial is to determine the percentage of patients whose
hemodynamic response improves with the different configurations offered by the new Quartet®
left ventricular lead, as a result of its four electrodes, with respect to the
configurations offered by a standard bipolar lead.
Furthermore, the optimal stimulation configuration will be determined from a comparison with
traditional configurations.
Quartet Lead and Resynchronization Therapy Options III [Not yet recruiting]
The purpose of the study is to assess prospectively at 6 months the percentage of responder
patients implanted with a Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy (CRT-D) device and a Quartet
Left Ventricular (LV) quadripolar lead and with the MultiPoint Pacing (MPP) feature
activated.
Reports of Suspected Lybrel (Levonorgestrel / Ethinyl Estradiol) Side Effects
Metrorrhagia (6),
Weight Increased (3),
Menorrhagia (3),
Dizziness (2),
Increased Appetite (1),
Appetite Disorder (1),
Vaginal Haemorrhage (1),
Menstruation Irregular (1),
Androgen Deficiency (1),
Oestrogen Deficiency (1), more >>
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PATIENT REVIEWS / RATINGS / COMMENTSBased on a total of 2 ratings/reviews, Lybrel has an overall score of 4. The effectiveness score is 5 and the side effect score is 7. The scores are on ten point scale: 10 - best, 1 - worst.
| | Lybrel review by 36 year old female patient | | | Rating |
| Overall rating: | |   |
| Effectiveness: | | Considerably Effective |
| Side effects: | | Mild Side Effects | | |
Treatment Info |
| Condition / reason: | | no more monthly periods |
| Dosage & duration: | | 1 pill per day taken every day for the period of since Nov. 2007 |
| Other conditions: | | none |
| Other drugs taken: | | none | | |
Reported Results |
| Benefits: | | no more monthly periods |
| Side effects: | | slight spotting for more than 7 days each cycle |
| Comments: | | Since Nov 2007 I have been taking Lybrel to avoid my period. According to the manufacturer it is normal to have spotting for the first 6-12 month. I had many days of spotting until this July- so for 8 month. Since this August I had no more bleeding. |
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| | Lybrel review by 18 year old female patient | | | Rating |
| Overall rating: | | |
| Effectiveness: | | Ineffective |
| Side effects: | | Moderate Side Effects | | |
Treatment Info |
| Condition / reason: | | no more period |
| Dosage & duration: | | normal dose (dosage frequency: everydat) for the period of 9 months |
| Other conditions: | | non-stop bleeding for 9 months no sex drive rapid weight loss |
| Other drugs taken: | | none | | |
Reported Results |
| Benefits: | | i couldn't get pregnant |
| Side effects: | | *
mild nausea, vomiting, bloating, stomach cramps;
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breast pain, tenderness, or swelling;
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freckles or darkening of facial skin;
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increased hair growth, loss of scalp hair;
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changes in weight or appetite;
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problems with contact lenses;
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vaginal itching or discharge;
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changes in your menstrual periods, decreased sex drive; or
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headache, nervousness, dizziness, tired feeling.
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| Comments: | | take a pill everday peferablly the same time |
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