Drug details

Kurvelo (levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol tablets)

type of Contraceptives, Oral, Estrogens/Progestins

Kurvelo (levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol) is an oral contraceptive indicated for the prevention of pregnancy in women who elect to use this product as a method of contraception. Kurvelo is available in generic form.

This drug may have the following side effects:

• vomiting,
• abdominal cramps,
• bloating,
• breakthrough bleeding,
• spotting,
• changes in menstrual flow,
• missed periods,
• swelling,
• freckles or darkening of facial skin,
• breast tenderness or enlargement,
• nipple discharge,
• weight gain or loss,
• changes in vaginal discharge,
• depression,
• vaginal yeast infection,
• and intolerance to contact lenses.
• nausea,
• rash (allergic),
• migraine,

The following drugs are related to Kurvelo, either as a replacement or used together:

• Tegretol (carbamazepine)
• Depo-Provera (medroxyprogesterone)
• NuvaRing (etonogestrel, ethinyl estradiol vaginal ring)
• Orsythia (levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol tablets)
• Mirena (levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system)
• Vesanoid (tretinoin)