Jolivette Birth Control Pills

• Jolivette

Jolivette is a birth control pill that contains only the progestin hormone. This eMedTV resource describes the effects of Jolivette, offers dosing information for the pill, and explains what you should know before using this form of contraception.

• Side Effects of Jolivette

Common side effects of Jolivette include breast tenderness, nausea, and menstrual changes. This page from the eMedTV archives lists other side effects that may occur with Jolivette, including serious side effects that require medical attention.

• What Is Jolivette Used For?

Jolivette is often used for preventing pregnancy in women who are breastfeeding or cannot take estrogens. This eMedTV article discusses Jolivette uses in more detail and explores the advantages and disadvantages of progestin-only pills.

• Jolivette Dosing

Taking a Jolivette dose just a few hours late can increase your risk of pregnancy. This eMedTV segment offers basic Jolivette dosing guidelines, explains how to start the pill for the first time, and explains what to do if you miss any pills.

• Drug Interactions With Jolivette

Medications that may cause drug interactions with Jolivette include barbiturates, bosentan, and aprepitant. This eMedTV page lists other drugs that may interact with the birth control pill and describes the potential effects of Jolivette interactions.

• Precautions and Warnings With Jolivette

Jolivette can cause ovarian cysts. This article from the eMedTV site provides more precautions and warnings with Jolivette, including a list of other complications that may occur with the pill and information on who should not use this birth control.