Marlissa

Marlissa comes with 21 active pills and seven placebo pills, and you should take one pill a day. It works as birth control because it contains both levonorgestrel (progestin) and ethinyl estradiol (estrogen), which prevent you from releasing an egg and make the lining of your uterus inhospitable to incoming sperm.

The good news is that many health insurance companies will cover at least part of the cost of Marlissa. While the average retail price is $31.88, you can often find it cheaper by shopping around. After you get your prescription from your OB/GYN, you can pretty much order Marlissa at any local pharmacy, including CVS, Walmart, Rite Aid, and more. To get lower prices, try buying a 90-day supply instead of just your monthly dose.

You'll always need to consult your doctor before starting Marlissa, as he or she can better determine if you'll experience any side effects. Because Marlissa can react with other medications that contain estrogen or progestin, your doctor will probably make another birth control suggestion if you're taking these. Additionally, women who have a history of blood clots, high blood pressure, depression, gallbladder problems, thyroid problems, or liver disease should also seek their doctor's advice before choosing Marlissa.

Finally, Marlissa can also have effects on blood sugar, meaning it's not ideal for diabetics. If you are diabetic and take Marlissa, look out for increased thirst or urination.

Nearly every birth control pill comes with the chance of side effects, but luckily, severe reactions are extremely uncommon. When you take Marlissa, you can expect a number of potential symptoms, including bloating, headaches, vomiting, nausea, and swelling of the feet or ankles. Luckily, many of these symptoms might subside once your body gets used to the medication.

You might also miss your period for the first few months, but this is completely normal. Just let your doctor know if you miss more than two periods in a row. You'll also want to keep an eye on your blood pressure, as Marlissa can sometimes can this to spike.

The biggest risk when taking Marlissa is mixing it with other drugs that contain hormones. This can cause the pills to be ineffective, increasing your chances of pregnancy. In addition to avoiding all other forms of hormonal birth control, you'll also want to consult your doctor before taking antibiotics, St. John's wort, acetaminophen, and HCV drugs while on Marlissa.

While there are many myths out there that birth control can cause weight gain, rest assured that Marlissa won't cause your number to spike on the scale. While your body adjusts to the hormones, Marlissa can cause bloating and water retention, which many women mistake for permanent weight gain.

In some women, Marlissa can help reduce acne. This means you might have fewer pimples and redness while also not getting pregnant, making it a win-win! However, to know for sure if it will help with your acne symptoms, you'll have to give your body a few months to adjust.

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