Natazia: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, and Warnings
Natazia contains estradiol and dienogest.Female hormones prevent the release of an egg from an ovary.This medicine causes changes in the lining of the uterus and makes it harder for a fertilized egg to attach to it.
Natazia is used to treat heavy menstrual bleeding that is not caused by a medical condition of the uterus.
If you have any of the following conditions, you should not take Natazia.
If you have other conditions or are overweight, Natazia can increase your risk of blood clot, stroke, or heart attack.
Smoking increases your risk of blood clot, stroke, and heart attack.If you smoke and are over 35 years old, you shouldn't take Natazia.
You are more likely to become pregnant if you miss a pill.If you forget to take your medicine, follow the missed dose instructions.
Some drugs can make Natazia less effective in preventing pregnancies.Tell your doctor if you use any other drugs.
Natazia increases your risk of blood clot, stroke, and heart attack.If you have high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, or are overweight, you are more at risk.Natazia increases your risk of stroke or blood clot during the first year.When you restart this medicine after not taking it for a long time, your risk is high.
Smoking increases your risk of blood clot, stroke, and heart attack.The more you smoke, the higher your risk.If you smoke and are over 35 years old, you shouldn't take Natazia.
Do not use if you are pregnant.If you miss two menstrual periods in a row, stop taking Natazia and tell your doctor.Wait at least 4 weeks before taking this medicine if you have recently had a baby.
A history of heart attack, stroke, or blood clot is a sign of a heart disease.
The hormones in Natazia can harm a baby.Breast milk production may be slowed by this medicine.If you are breast feeding a baby, do not use it.
Natazia contains estradiol and dienogest.There are 5 different colors of pills.Take 1 pill in the same order each day.The pills in the pack have arrows on them.For the first 9 days, use condoms or spermicides.Don't take two different types of birth control at the same time.
Natazia should be taken on the first day of your period if you switch from another birth control pill.Natazia should be taken on the day you would have taken your next pill if you were taking progestin-only pills.
Natazia should be taken on the day the other birth control device is taken away.Natazia should be taken on the day you would have received your next birth control injection.
If you have breakthrough bleeding, tell your doctor.You may have no bleeding during your periods.
If you will be on bed rest or need surgery, you may need to stop using this medicine for a while.Natazia is used by any doctor or surgeon who treats you.
Follow the instructions given to you by the patient.If you don't understand the instructions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.You are more likely to become pregnant if you miss a pill by more than 12 hours.Vomiting after taking a pill is the same as missing a dose.
Take the missed pill as soon as you remember, then take your next pill at the usual time.For at least 9 days, use back-up birth control.
Throw out the rest of the pack and start a new one the same day.Take the Day 1 pill from the new pack and take it one pill at a time.For at least 9 days, use back-up birth control.
Take the missed pill as soon as you remember, then take your next pill at the usual time.If you miss one pill, you don't need back-up birth control.
During the first 16 days of the year, skip the missed pills and start with the one you remember.Take one pill per day in order from the pack.For at least 9 days, use your back up birth control.
Throw out the rest of the pack and start a new one the same day.Take the Day 3 pill from the new pack and then take one pill per day in the order directed on the pack.For at least 9 days, use your back up birth control.
The rest of the pack should be thrown out.On the day you would normally start a new pack, start it on the same day.The pack directs you to take one pill per day.There is no need for back up birth control.
Call the Poison Help line if you need emergency medical attention.Symptoms of overdose include nausea, vomiting, and vaginal bleeding.
Natazia won't protect you from sexually transmitted diseases.The only way to protect yourself from these diseases is to use a condom.
If you have signs of an allergic reaction to Natazia, you should get emergency medical help.
Symptoms of a stroke include sudden numbness or weakness on one side of the body, sudden severe headaches, slurred speech, and problems with vision or balance.
There are signs of a blood clot - chest pain, sudden cough, wheezing, coughing up blood, swelling or warmth in one or both legs.
Symptoms of a heart attack include chest pain, nausea, and sweating.
There are severe stomach pain, a tired feeling, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, and yellowing of the skin or eyes.
This isn't a complete list of side effects.Call your doctor if you have side effects.You can report side effects to the FDA.
It is possible for drugs to interact with estradiol and cause it to be less effective.Estradiol can make certain drugs less effective or increase side effects.While using certain drugs, you may need to use a back-up birth control method.Tell your doctor if you start or stop using any medicines.Some possible interactions are not listed in the guide.
Natazia should only be used for the indication prescribed, and all other medicines should be kept out of the reach of children.
To ensure the information on this page applies to your personal circumstances, always consult your healthcare provider.