Enskyce
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Summary for Enskyce
Enskyce is a birth control pill for preventing pregnancy. This combined oral contraceptive (COC) has two hormones in it: desogestrel (a progestin) and ethinyl estradiol (an estrogen). It comes in 28-day blister packs with 21 active tablets and 7 inactive tablets. It's monophasic, since all the active tablets have the same amount of hormones in them. The usual dosage is 1 tablet by mouth every day. Some side effects are nausea, breast tenderness, and headaches.
Enskyce is a generic of the discontinued brand name Desogen. Other generics include Apri, Isibloom, Kalliga, Juleber, and Reclipsen.
Indications for Enskyce
- To prevent pregnancy
Pros and Cons for Enskyce
Pros
- Taken once a day
- Works well to prevent pregnancy (93% successful at preventing pregnancy with typical use)
- Blister packs have easy-to-follow instructions written on them
- Can make your menstrual cycle more regular
Cons
- Need to take at the same time every day for it to work as best as it can to prevent pregnancy
- Might cause breakthrough bleeding when you first start using it
- Doesn't protect against sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)
- Not a good option for people over 35 who smoke
Common Side Effects for Enskyce
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Stomach cramps
- Bloating
- Spotting or breakthrough bleeding
- Change in menstrual flow
- Breast tenderness
- Change in weight (up or down)
- Headache
Warnings for Enskyce
- Cigarette smoking and the risk for serious heart problems
- Risk for blood clots and related complications (e.g., heart attack, stroke)
- Risk of breast and cervical cancer
- Liver problems
- High blood sugar, high cholesterol levels, and high triglyceride levels
- High blood pressure
- Headache
- Irregular bleeding
- Depression
- Interactions with other medications
Summary for Apri
Apri is a birth control pill that people can use to help prevent pregnancy. It's a combined oral contraceptive (COC) that contains two hormones: desogestrel (a progestin) and ethinyl estradiol (an estrogen). Each pack has 21 active tablets and 7 inactive tablets. It's considered monophasic because all active tablets contain the same amount of hormones. The usual dosage is 1 tablet by mouth every day. Side effects can include nausea, breast tenderness, and headaches.
Apri is a generic of the discontinued brand name Desogen. Other generics include Enskyce, Isibloom, Kalliga, Juleber, and Reclipsen.
Indications for Apri
- To prevent pregnancy
Pros and Cons for Apri
Pros
- Taken once a day
- Blister packs have easy-to-follow directions written on them
- Usually works better at preventing pregnancy than using only barrier methods like condoms
- Can make your menstrual cycle more regular
Cons
- Need to take at the same time every day for it to work the best it can
- Can cause unpleasant side effects like nausea and headaches
- Doesn't protect against sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)
- Not a good option for people over 35 who smoke
Common Side Effects for Apri
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Stomach cramps
- Bloating
- Spotting or breakthrough bleeding
- Change in menstrual flow
- Breast tenderness
- Change in weight (up or down)
- Headache
Warnings for Apri
- Cigarette smoking and the risk for serious heart problems
- Risk for blood clots and related complications (e.g., heart attack, stroke)
- Risk of breast and cervical cancer
- Liver problems
- High blood sugar, high cholesterol levels, and high triglyceride levels
- High blood pressure
- Headache
- Irregular bleeding
- Depression
- Interactions with other medications
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