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Taking
ORILISSA
I was worried it [ORILISSA] was going to be like some other treatments I had tried in the past.
Sara
ORILISSA is just a daily pill — available in 2 doses:
ORILISSA 150 mg
One pill taken once a day, at about the same time each day, with or without food
OR
ORILISSA 200 mg
One pill taken twice a day, for a total of 400 mg a day, at about the same time each day, with or without food
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Your gynecologist will recommend the lowest effective dose based on your symptoms and treatment goals. Both the pain relief and any side effects you may experience could be different, depending on the dose you take and how your body responds.
Because ORILISSA works throughout your menstrual cycle, it’s important to take ORILISSA every day, exactly as your gynecologist prescribed—even if you’re feeling better. ORILISSA is not a medication you take only as needed.
It does not contain hormones and does not prevent pregnancy.
Now you know how to take ORILISSA. But what if you want to stop?
ORILISSA is a daily pill, so you and your gynecologist can decide to stop using it at any time.
You may not get your period while taking ORILISSA since it lowers estrogen. However, this does not mean ORILISSA will put you into early menopause. As a matter of fact, the majority of women (~60%) in clinical trials who took either dose of ORILISSA got their period within a month after they stopped taking ORILISSA. And about 95% got their period within 6 months.*
*These women had taken ORILISSA for 6 months.
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How long does ORILISSA take to work?
- ORILISSA starts working in the body to lower estrogen after about 24 hours; however, pain relief will take longer
- It may take 3 months to experience the full benefits of endometriosis pain relief
What do I do if I miss a dose?
Do I need to take ORILISSA with food?
What type of birth control should I use with ORILISSA?
How do I store ORILISSA?
What do I do if I become pregnant while taking ORILISSA?
Can I breastfeed while taking ORILISSA?
Why is it important to use effective birth control with ORILISSA?
Still got questions? Keep 'em coming
Give us a call at 1-800-ORILISSA (1-800-674-5477). We’re here to answer questions you may have about ORILISSA.
- We're available Monday through Friday, 8AM-8PM ET
- For questions outside these hours, you can find some answers to common questions about ORILISSA right here on the site
Always ask your gynecologist. They know you the best and can help find the answers you’re looking for.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
What is the most important information I should know about ORILISSA?
ORILISSA may cause serious side effects, including bone loss and effects on pregnancy:
- Bone Loss (decreased Bone Mineral Density [BMD])
While you are taking ORILISSA, your estrogen levels will be low. This can lead to BMD loss. If you have bone loss on ORILISSA, your BMD may improve after stopping ORILISSA, but may not recover completely. It is unknown if these bone changes could increase your risk for broken bones as you age. For this reason, your healthcare provider (HCP) may limit the length of time you take ORILISSA. Your HCP may order a DXA scan to check your BMD. - Effects on Pregnancy
Do not take ORILISSA if you are trying to become or are pregnant, as your risk for early pregnancy loss may increase. If you think you are pregnant, stop taking ORILISSA right away and call your HCP. ORILISSA may change your menstrual periods (irregular bleeding or spotting, a decrease in menstrual bleeding, or no bleeding at all), making it hard to know if you are pregnant. Watch for other signs of pregnancy, such as breast tenderness, weight gain, and nausea. ORILISSA does not prevent pregnancy. You will need to use effective hormone-free birth control (such as condoms or spermicide) while taking ORILISSA and for 28 days after stopping ORILISSA. Birth control pills that contain estrogen may make ORILISSA less effective. It is unknown how well ORILISSA works while on progestin-only birth control.
Do not take ORILISSA if you:
- Are pregnant, have osteoporosis, have severe liver disease, are taking medicines called organic anion transporting polypeptide (OATP) 1B1 inhibitors that are known or expected to significantly increase the blood levels of elagolix, the active ingredient in ORILISSA (ask your HCP if you are not sure if you are taking one of these medicines), or have had a serious allergic reaction to ORILISSA or any of the ingredients in ORILISSA. See the end of the Medication Guide for a complete list of ingredients in ORILISSA. Ask your HCP if you are not sure.
What should I tell my HCP before taking ORILISSA?
Tell your HCP about all of your medical conditions, including if you:
- Have or have had broken bones or other conditions that may cause bone problems; have or have had depression, mood problems, or suicidal thoughts or behavior; have liver problems; think you may be pregnant; or are breastfeeding or plan to be. It is unknown if ORILISSA passes into breast milk. Talk to your HCP about the best way to feed your baby if you take ORILISSA.
Tell your HCP about all of the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
Especially tell your HCP if you take birth control that contains hormones. Your HCP may advise you to change your method of birth control.
What are the possible side effects of ORILISSA?
ORILISSA can cause serious side effects including:
- Suicidal thoughts, actions, or behavior, and worsening of mood. Call your HCP or get emergency medical help right away if you have any of these symptoms, especially if they are new, worse, or bother you: thoughts about suicide or dying, attempts to commit suicide, new or worse depression or anxiety, or other unusual changes in behavior or mood. You or your caregiver should pay attention to any changes, especially sudden changes in your mood, behaviors, thoughts, or feelings.
- Abnormal liver tests. Call your HCP right away if you have any of these signs and symptoms of liver problems: yellowing of the skin or the whites of the eyes (jaundice), dark amber-colored urine, feeling tired, nausea and vomiting, generalized swelling, right upper stomach area pain, or bruising easily.
The most common side effects of ORILISSA include: hot flashes and night sweats, headache, nausea, difficulty sleeping, absence of periods, anxiety, joint pain, depression, and mood changes.
These are not all of the possible side effects of ORILISSA. This is the most important information to know about ORILISSA. For more information, talk to your HCP.
Take ORILISSA exactly as your HCP tells you. Tell your HCP if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1‑800‑FDA‑1088.
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