Zovia Birth Control Pill

• Zovia

Zovia is an oral contraceptive that is only available by prescription. This part of the eMedTV library provides a complete overview of Zovia, including detailed information on its uses, dosing guidelines, warnings, possible side effects, and more.

• Zovia Side Effects

Headaches, bloating, and nausea are some of the side effects you may experience with Zovia. This eMedTV Web article provides an in-depth look at possible Zovia side effects, including which side effects may require immediate medical attention.

• Zovia Uses

Zovia is primarily used for preventing pregnancy. This page from the eMedTV Web site further discusses what the drug is used for, including a list of several "off-label" Zovia uses, such as treating heavy, irregular, or painful menstrual bleeding.

• Zovia Dosage

The standard Zovia dosage for preventing pregnancy is one tablet once daily, at the same time each day. This eMedTV resource further discusses Zovia dosing guidelines, including detailed information on what to do if you miss any of the pills.

• Zovia Drug Interactions

This eMedTV page explains that Zovia may negatively interact with certain medications, such as some antibiotics and seizure medications. This page lists other medicines that may cause Zovia drug interactions and describes the problems that can occur.

• Zovia Warnings and Precautions

Zovia can make some health conditions worse, such as depression and high blood pressure. This eMedTV page highlights other important Zovia warnings and precautions, including information on what to tell your doctor before starting this contraceptive.

• Zovia Overdose

A Zovia overdose is unlikely to cause serious problems, but you should still seek immediate medical care. This eMedTV page describes what can happen if you think you have overdosed on Zovia and covers some of the treatment options that are available.

• Zovia and Pregnancy

Zovia should not intentionally be taken during pregnancy. This eMedTV page gives an overview of Zovia and pregnancy, and explains how taking the contraceptive while pregnant could increase the risk of birth defects, miscarriages, and other problems.

• Zovia and Breastfeeding

Women who are breastfeeding are not usually advised to take Zovia. This eMedTV resource discusses Zovia and breastfeeding, including information on the problems this contraceptive could cause in a nursing infant and what a doctor may recommend.

• Generic Zovia

This eMedTV page explains that although there is no generic Zovia, there is another birth control pill that is equivalent to Zovia, called Kelnor. This page explains that Zovia and Kelnor are generic versions of Demulen, which is no longer available.