Drug details

Simliya (desogestrel and ethinyl estradiol tablets, and ethinyl estradiol tablets)

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Simliya (desogestrel and ethinyl estradiol tablets and ethinyl estradiol tablets) is a combined oral contraceptive (COC) used to prevent pregnancy in women who elect to use this product as a method of contraception.

This drug may have the following side effects:
  • nausea,
  • vomiting,
  • depression,
  • missed menstrual periods, 
  • change in vaginal discharge,
  • breakthrough bleeding,
  • spotting,
  • changes in menstrual flow,
  • migraine,
  • fluid retention (edema),
  • cholestatic jaundice,
  • rash (allergic),
  • temporary infertility after discontinuation of treatment,
  • skin discoloration/dark spots (melasma) which may persist,
  • diminished lactation when given immediately postpartum,
  • reduced tolerance to carbohydrates,
  • vaginal yeast infection, and
  • problems with contact lenses
  • gastrointestinal symptoms (such as abdominal cramps and bloating),
  • change in weight,
  • breast changes (tenderness, enlargement, secretion),
The following drugs are related to Simliya, either as a replacement or used together:
  • Amethia (lvonorgestrel/ethinyl estradiol and ethinyl estradiol tablets)
  • Annovera (segesterone acetate and ethinyl estradiol vaginal system)
  • Apri (desogestrel and ethinyl estradiol tablets)
  • Aviane (levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol tablets)
  • Depo-Provera (medroxyprogesterone)
  • Ortho-Cept (desogestrel and ethinyl estradiol tablets)
  • Reclipsen (desogestrel and ethinyl estradiol) tablets)
  • Yaz (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol)
  • Gianvi (drospirenone/ethinyl estradiol)
  • Errin (norethindrone tablets usp)
  • Nexplanon (etonogestrel implant)
  • NuvaRing (etonogestrel, ethinyl estradiol vaginal ring)
  • Kyleena (levonorgestrel)
  • Lutera (levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol)
  • Trivora-28 (levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol)
  • Orsythia (levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol tablets)
  • Seasonale (levonorgestrel, ethinyl estradiol)
  • Seasonique (levonorgestrel, ethinyl estradiol)
  • Mirena (levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system)
  • Skyla (levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system)
  • Liletta (levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system)
  • Ortho Evra (norelgestromin, ethinyl estradiol transdermal)
  • Ortho Micronor (norethindrone)
  • Ortho-Novum (norethindrone and ethinyl estradiol)
  • Ortho Tri-Cyclen / Ortho-Cyclen (norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol)
  • Sprintec (norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol tablets)
  • Tri-Sprintec (norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol tablets-triphasic regimen)
  • Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo (norgestimate, ethinyl estradiol)