Velivet Oral Contraceptives

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A generic version of Cyclessa, Velivet is a prescription birth control pill. This eMedTV article provides an overview of Velivet, including detailed information on its dosing guidelines, precautions, possible side effects, and more.

Breast tenderness, nausea, and bloating are possible Velivet side effects. This eMedTV page talks about the side effects that can occur while taking the drug, including the particular side effects that require immediate medical attention.

Preventing pregnancy is the most common Velivet use. However, as this eMedTV segment explains, there are also several other Velivet uses. This article takes an in-depth look at what Velivet is used for, including "off-label" uses of the drug.

The standard Velivet dosage is one pill taken at the same time each day. This eMedTV Web page tells you what you need to know about Velivet dosing, with helpful tips on when and how to take the prescription birth control pill.

Drug interactions can occur when Velivet is taken with antibiotics, Lipitor, or a number of other drugs. This eMedTV article features a list of possible drug interactions with Velivet and also describes the effects of these interactions.

Velivet can affect your cholesterol and increase your blood sugar. This selection from the eMedTV archives takes an in-depth look at precautions and warnings with Velivet to be aware of, including a list of those who should avoid the drug.