Lutera is a generic version of Alesse, a prescription birth control pill. This eMedTV Web page offers a complete overview of Lutera, including information on how it works, general dosing guidelines, possible side effects, and more.
Some of the side effects that can occur while taking Lutera include nausea, bloating, and breast tenderness. This eMedTV page discusses side effects of Lutera, including instructions on what to do if you experience any while taking the drug.
Lutera is used primarily to prevent pregnancy. This selection from the eMedTV Web site goes into greater detail about what Lutera is used for. This page also offers a list of "off-label" Lutera uses, such as the treatment of PMDD and acne.
Lutera should be taken once a day, at the same time each day. This eMedTV article gives an overview of Lutera dosing guidelines, including information on when and how to take Lutera, as well as what to do if you have any questions about your dosage.
Certain medications, such as antibiotics or Provigil, could interact negatively with Lutera. This eMedTV segment takes a closer look at drug interactions with Lutera, listing several other medicines that can interfere with the birth control pill.
You should not take Lutera if you have liver tumors or heart disease. This page from the eMedTV library features several other precautions and warnings with Lutera, including what to talk to your doctor about prior to taking the birth control pill.
