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Information about Drospirenone
Drospirenone is one of several different progestins that are used in birth control pills. Most birth control pills (combination oral contraceptives) combine a synthetic version of the female hormone progesterone (referred to as a progestin) with a synthetic version of the female hormone estrogen. In addition to prevention of pregnancy, some birth control pills containing drospirenone are also approved to treat symptoms of premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), to treat moderate acne, and to raise folate levels, in women who choose to use an oral contraceptive for birth control.
To report any serious adverse events associated with the use of this drug, please contact the FDA MedWatch program using the contact information at the bottom of this page.
Related Information
FDA Drug Safety Communication: Updated information about the risk of blood clots in women taking birth control pills containing drospirenone
4/10/2012Updated External Questions and Answers – Ongoing safety review of birth control pills containing drospirenone and a possible increased risk of blood clots
4/10/2012FDA Drug Safety Communication: Updated information about the FDA-funded study on risk of blood clots in women taking birth control pills containing drospirenone
10/27/2011FDA Drug Safety Podcast for Healthcare Professionals: Updated information about the FDA-funded study on risk of blood clots in women taking birth control pills containing drospirenone
10/27/2011FDA Drug Safety Podcast for Healthcare Professionals: Safety review update on the possible increased risk of blood clots with birth control pills containing drospirenone
9/26/2011FDA Drug Safety Communication: Safety review update on the possible increased risk of blood clots with birth control pills containing drospirenone
9/26/2011Questions and Answers - Safety review update on the possible increased risk of blood clots with birth control pills containing drospirenone
9/26/2011FDA Drug Safety Communication: Safety Review of possible increased risk of blood clots with birth control pills containing drospirenone
5/31/2011Questions and Answers – Ongoing safety review of birth control pills containing drospirenone and a possible increased risk of blood clots
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