Levonorgestrel
Indications
- Emergency contraception
- Contraception
- Contraception, Menorrhagia
- Prevention of endometrial hyperplasia during oestrogen replacement therapy
Drug Interactions
2 drug interactions identified for Levonorgestrel. Check the full interaction details, severity ratings, and clinical recommendations in the MedNext app.
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Cautions
General cautions: Cardiac disease—seek specialist advice for intra-uterine insertion; diabetes; history of breast cancer—seek specialist advice before use; history of stroke (including transient ischa...
Side Effects
General side-effects: Common or very common Dizziness; gastrointestinal discomfort; haemorrhage; headaches; menstrual cycle irregularities; nausea; skin reactions Specific side-effects: Common or very...
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Source: MedNext Audited Proprietary Dataset
Last reviewed: 2026
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