Valerix is a combination drug that contains female hormones that prevent ovulation. Valerix also causes changes in your cervical mucus and uterine lining, making it harder for sperm to reach the uterus and harder for a fertilized egg to attach to the uterus. Valerix is used as contraception to prevent pregnancy. Valerix is also used to treat heavy menstrual bleeding that is not caused by any medical condition of the uterus. Valerix may also be used for purposes not listed in Valerix guide.
Valerix side effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Stop using Valerix and call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:
sudden numbness or weakness, especially on one side of the body;
sudden and severe headache, confusion, problems with vision, speech, or balance;
chest pain or heavy feeling, pain spreading to the arm or shoulder, nausea, sweating, general ill feeling;
sudden cough, wheezing, rapid breathing, coughing up blood;
pain, swelling, warmth, or redness in one or both legs;
a change in the pattern or severity of migraine headaches;
nausea, upper stomach pain, itching, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice ;
swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet;
a breast lump; or
symptoms of depression (sleep problems, weakness, tired feeling, mood changes).
Less serious side effects may include:
mild nausea (especially when you first start taking this medicine), vomiting, bloating, stomach cramps;
breast pain or tenderness;
freckles or darkening of facial skin, acne;
weight gain;
problems with contact lenses;
vaginal itching or discharge, very light menstrual periods; or
decreased sex drive.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. See also: Side effects (in more detail)
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Valerix dosing
Usual Adult Dose for Contraception:
To prevent pregnancy and for the treatment of heavy menstrual bleeding in women without organic pathology who choose to use an oral contraceptive as their method of contraception: One tablet taken orally, once a day, consecutively in the order directed on the package for 28 days with the next pack to be started the day after the last pack. Dienogest-estradiol products are packaged in 28 day dosage preparations. The cycle length for oral contraceptives is generally considered to be 28 days.. Initiation of Oral Contraceptive Therapy: This product can be started one of the following ways: 1. No preceding hormonal contraceptive use in the past month: Start on day 1 of the woman's natural cycle; 2. For postpartum women who do not breastfeed or after a second trimester abortion: Start on day 28 after delivery or abortion. The patient should be advised to use additional barrier methods for the first 9 days of tablet taking. However, if intercourse has already taken place, pregnancy should be excluded before use or the patient should wait until the first menstrual cycle. 3. Changing from a combined oral contraceptive, vaginal ring, or transdermal patch: Instruct her to take the first dark yellow pill on the first day of her withdrawal bleed. She should not continue taking the pills from her previous birth control pack. If she does not have a withdrawal bleed, rule out pregnancy before starting dienogest-estradiol. If she previously used a vaginal ring or transdermal patch, she should start using dienogest-estradiol on the day the ring or patch is removed. Instruct the patient to use a nonhormonal backup method such as a condom or spermicide for the first 9 days. 4. Changing from a progesterone only method: Instruct her to take the first dark yellow pill on the day she would have taken her next progestin only pill or on the day of removal of her implant or intrauterine system or on the day when she would have had her next injection. Instruct the patient to use a nonhormonal backup method such as a condom or spermicide for the first 9 days. Missed Doses: If a woman is less than 12 hours late for an active tablet, the missed dose should be taken as soon as it is remembered and the normal schedule should be resumed. If a woman is more than 12 hours late for an active tablet, please follow the following principles: Day 1 to 17: Take the missed tablet immediately and the rest as usual. Use backup contraception for the next 9 days. Day 18 to 24: Discard the current cycle, start a new cycle immediately. Use backup contraception for the next 9 days. Day 25 to 28: Take the missed tablet immediately and following tablets as usual. No backup contraception is required. If a woman misses TWO PILLS in a row, please follow the following principles: Days 1-17 (if she misses the pills for Days 17 and 18, follow the instructions for Days 17-25 instead): Do not take the missed pills. Instead, take the pill for the day on which you first noticed you had missed pills. Use backup contraception for the next 9 days. Continue taking one pill each day at the same time for the rest of the cycle. Days 17-25 (if she misses the pills for Days 25 and 26, follow the instructions for Days 25-28 instead): Do not take any pills from the current blister pack and throw the pack away. Take Day 3 pill from a new blister pack. Use backup contraception for the next 9 days. Continue taking one pill from the new blister pack at the same time each day. Days 25-28: Do not take any pills from the current blister pack and throw the pack away. Start a new pack on the same day or start a new pack on the day you usually start a new pack. No backup contraception is needed. Continue taking one pill from the new pack at the same time each day, for the rest of the cycle.
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Can Valerix be stopped immediately or do I have to stop the consumption gradually to ween off?
In some cases, it always advisable to stop the intake of some medicines gradually because of the rebound effect of the medicine.
It's wise to get in touch with your doctor as a professional advice is needed in this case regarding your health, medications and further recommendation to give you a stable health condition.
How should I take Valerix?
This medication contains 5 different colors of pills. Take 1 pill each day in the exact order directed on the blister pack. Use a back-up birth control, such as condoms or a spermicide, for the first 9 days when you first start using this medication. Do not take two different kinds of birth control pills at the same time.
If you are switching from another birth control pill, start taking Valerix on the first day of your withdrawal bleeding. If you were taking progestin-only pills, start taking Valerix on the day you would have taken your next pill.
If you are switching from a birth control implant, intrauterine device (IUD), vaginal ring, or skin patch, start taking Valerix on the day the other birth control device is removed.
If you are switching from a birth control injection, start taking Valerix on the day you would have received your next scheduled injection.
You may have breakthrough bleeding. Tell your doctor if this bleeding continues or is very heavy. You may also have very little or no bleeding during your periods.
If you need surgery or medical tests or if you will be on bed rest, you may need to stop using this medication for a short time. Any doctor or surgeon who treats you should know that you are using Valerix.
Store this medication at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
Who should not take Valerix?
This medication can cause birth defects. Do not use if you are pregnant. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant, or if you miss two menstrual periods in a row. If you have recently had a baby, wait at least 4 weeks before taking Valerix.
You should not take Valerix if you have:
untreated or uncontrolled high blood pressure;
heart disease ;
a blood-clotting disorder or circulation problems;
problems with your eyes, kidneys or circulation caused by diabetes;
a history of hormone-related cancer such as breast or uterine cancer;
unusual vaginal bleeding that has not been checked by a doctor;
liver disease or liver cancer;
severe migraine headaches (with aura, numbness, weakness, or vision changes), especially if you are older than 35;
a history of jaundice caused by pregnancy or birth control pills; or
if you smoke and are over 35 years old.
To make sure you can safely take Valerix, tell your doctor if you have any of these other conditions:
high blood pressure, high cholesterol or triglycerides, or if you are overweight;
a history of depression;
underactive thyroid, diabetes;
gallbladder disease;
seizures or epilepsy; or
a history of fibrocystic breast disease, lumps, nodules, or an abnormal mammogram.
The hormones in Valerix can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. This medication may also slow breast milk production. Do not use if you are breast feeding a baby.
What other drugs will affect Valerix?
Some drugs can make Valerix less effective, which may result in pregnancy. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following drugs:
bosentan (Tracleer);
an antibiotic or tuberculosis medication;
drugs to treat hepatitis C, HIV, or AIDS;
phenobarbital (Solfoton) and other barbiturates;
St. John's wort; or
seizure medication.
Tell your doctor about all other medicines you use, especially:
dantrolene (Dantrium);
tizanidine (Zanaflex); or
tranexamic acid (Cyklokapron, Lysteda).
This list is not complete and other drugs may interact with Valerix. Tell your doctor about all medications you use. This includes prescription, over-the-counter, vitamin, and herbal products. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor.
Can Valerix be taken or consumed while pregnant?
Please visit your doctor for a recommendation as such case requires special attention.
Can Valerix be taken for nursing mothers or during breastfeeding?
Kindly explain your state and condition to your doctor and seek medical advice from an expert.
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