Drug details

Lutera (levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol)

type of Contraceptives, Oral, Estrogens/Progestins

Lutera (Levonorgestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets) is a contraceptive used to prevent pregnancy. Lutera is available in generic form.

This drug may have the following side effects:
  • headache,
  • dizziness,
  • vomiting,
  • stomach cramping,
  • bloating,
  • nipple discharge,
  • freckles or darkening of facial skin,
  • increased hair growth,
  • loss of scalp hair,
  • changes in weight or appetite,
  • breast tenderness or swelling,
  • vaginal discharge,
  • nausea (especially when you first start taking Lutera),
  • vaginal discomfort or itching,
  • problems with contact lenses,
  • decreased sex drive, or
  • swelling of the ankles or feet (fluid retention).
  • Acne may improve or worsen.
The following drugs are related to Lutera, either as a replacement or used together:
  • Aranelle (norethindrone and ethinyl estradiol kit)
  • Camrese (levonorgestrel/ethinyl estradiol and ethinyl estradiol kit)
  • Chateal (levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol tablets)
  • Simliya (desogestrel and ethinyl estradiol tablets, and ethinyl estradiol tablets)
  • Reclipsen (desogestrel and ethinyl estradiol) tablets)
  • Nextstellis (drospirenone and estetrol tablets)
  • Iclevia (levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol tablets)
  • Jencycla (norethindrone tablets)
  • Jolessa (levonorgestrel/ethinyl estradiol tablets)
  • Jolivette (norethindrone tablets)
  • Nora-BE (norethindrone tablets)
  • Sharobel (norethindrone tablets)