Now that you’ve been prescribed SLYND®, which is used to prevent pregnancy, it’s natural that you may have a few questions. We’ll try to answer them in the videos below.
If you have any questions that are not covered below, write them down and discuss them with your healthcare professional.
Remember to read the patient information leaflet that came with your medication before starting SLYND®.
What’s SLYND® and how does it work?
How to take SLYND®?
Oh no! I forgot to take my SLYND®!
Tips to help you remember to take your SLYND®!
You may experience some nausea especially during the first few months of taking SLYND®. If this happens, do not stop taking the pill. The problem will usually go away. If your nausea does not go away, call your healthcare professional.
The most common side effects associated with SLYND® are acne, vaginal bleeding changes, headache and breast pain. If you experience increased or decreased menstrual bleeding, spotting, infrequent periods, delayed or absence of bleeding or any other side effect bad enough to interfere with your daily activities, contact your healthcare professional.
This is not a complete list of side effects. Please see your patient information leaflet for more information.