Users' questions

What are the side effects of Cerazette pill?

What are the side effects of Cerazette pill?

What are the side effects of Cerazette? Most women will not experience any side effects on Cerazette, but some report irregular bleeding – this usually settles within 3 months. Other side effects can include headaches, acne, feeling sick, mood swings, and breast sensitivity.

How long does it take for the Cerazette pill to get out of your system?

How to come off cerazette. After you stop taking cerazette, the hormones will leave your body within a couple of days but it depends on each individual as to when you will start to ovulate again, and it can take up to three months for some people.

How much lactose is in Cerazette?

Cerazette® 75 microgram film-coated tablets. Each tablet contains 75 microgram desogestrel. Excipient(s) with known effect: Each tablet contains approximately 55 mg of lactose monohydrate.

How long do mini pill side effects last?

This may include more or less frequent periods, lighter periods or spotting between periods. In a small number of women, periods may stop altogether. This side effect usually gets better within about 3 months of using the mini pill.

Can I just stop taking Cerazette?

You can stop taking Cerazette whenever you want. From the day you stop you are no longer protected against pregnancy. If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist. Like all medicines, Cerazette can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.

Will I stop bleeding on Cerazette?

You may have some bleeding during the use of Cerazette®, but you must continue to take your tablets as normal. When a pack is empty, you must start with a new pack of Cerazette® on the next day – thus without interruption and without waiting for a bleed. You can stop taking Cerazette® whenever you want.

Can you get pregnant after stopping Cerazette?

How long after stopping the pill will I ovulate? After stopping the pill, you could ovulate as soon as 48 hours later. Most women won’t have a period for 2-4 weeks after stopping, but you could still get pregnant in this time.

Do you bleed on Cerazette?

Vaginal bleeding may occur at irregular intervals while using Cerazette. This may be just slight staining which may not even require a pad, or heavier bleeding, which looks rather like a scanty period. You may need to use tampons or sanitary towels. You may also not have any bleeding at all.

Will I stop bleeding on cerazette?

Do mini pill side effects go away?

These side effects are most likely to occur during the first few months of taking the progestogen-only pill, but they generally improve over time and should stop within a few months. If you have any concerns about your contraceptive pill, see your GP or practice nurse.

Can Cerazette cause depression?

Some women using hormonal contraceptives including Cerazette have reported depression or depressed mood. Depression can be serious and may sometimes lead to suicidal thoughts. If you experience mood changes and depressive symptoms contact your doctor for further medical advice as soon as possible.

How do I stop my period on Cerazette?

If you take Cerazette, or another brand of the the mini pill (otherwise known as the progestogen-only pill), you will be taking a pill every day anyway, so there is no way to delay your period by skipping the 7-day break.