Levonorgestrel and Stroke - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Stroke is reported as a side effect among people who take Levonorgestrel (levonorgestrel), especially for people who are female, 40-49 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Coumadin, and have Acne.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Stroke when taking Levonorgestrel. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 3,996 people who have side effects when taking Levonorgestrel from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Levonorgestrel?

Levonorgestrel has active ingredients of levonorgestrel. It is often used in birth control. eHealthMe is studying from 4,186 Levonorgestrel users. Check the latest studies of Levonorgestrel.

What is Stroke?

Stroke (sudden death of a portion of the brain cells due to a lack of oxygen) is found to be associated with 2,355 drugs and 3,022 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Stroke.

On Mar, 20, 2026

3,996 people reported to have side effects when taking Levonorgestrel.
Among them, 13 people (0.33%) have Stroke.

Among these 13 people:

How long have people been on Levonorgestrel when they have Stroke? *

What is the gender of people who have Stroke when taking Levonorgestrel? *

female: 92.31 %
male: 7.69 %

What is the age of people who have Stroke when taking Levonorgestrel? *

What are other drugs people take besides Levonorgestrel? *

What are other side effects people have besides Stroke? *

Acute Myocardial Infarction (acute heart attack): 4 people, 30.77%
Deep Venous Thrombosis (blood clot in a major vein that usually develops in the legs and/or pelvis): 2 people, 15.38%
Pain: 2 people, 15.38%
Headache (pain in head): 2 people, 15.38%
Injury: 2 people, 15.38%
Weakness: 2 people, 15.38%
Agranulocytosis (a deficiency of granulocytes in the blood, causing increased vulnerability to infection): 1 person, 7.69%
Dermal Cyst: 1 person, 7.69%
Diverticulum (out pouching of a hollow (or a fluid-filled) structure in the body): 1 person, 7.69%
Dizziness: 1 person, 7.69%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis (reoccurrence of an inflammatory disease in which the insulating covers of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord are damaged): 1 person, 7.69%
Premenstrual Syndrome: 1 person, 7.69%
Menstruation Irregular: 1 person, 7.69%
High Blood Cholesterol: 1 person, 7.69%
Electrolyte Imbalance: 1 person, 7.69%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 1 person, 7.69%
Acne (skin problems that cause pimples): 1 person, 7.69%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on levonorgestrel (the active ingredients of Levonorgestrel) and Levonorgestrel (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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