Skyla and Acne - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Acne is reported as a side effect among people who take Skyla (levonorgestrel), especially for people who are female, 20-29 old, have been taking the drug for 6 - 12 months also take Kyleena, and have Cataplexy.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Acne when taking Skyla. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 5,413 people who have side effects when taking Skyla from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Skyla?

Skyla has active ingredients of levonorgestrel. It is often used in birth control. eHealthMe is studying from 5,452 Skyla users. Check the latest studies of Skyla.

What is Acne?

Acne (skin problems that cause pimples) is found to be associated with 1,313 drugs and 2,344 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Acne.

On Jul, 15, 2026

5,413 people reported to have side effects when taking Skyla.
Among them, 47 people (0.87%) have Acne.

Among these 47 people:

How long have people been on Skyla when they have Acne? *

What is the gender of people who have Acne when taking Skyla? *

female: 100 %
male: 0.0 %

What is the age of people who have Acne when taking Skyla? *

What are other drugs people take besides Skyla? *

What are other side effects people have besides Acne? *

Weight Increased: 8 people, 17.02%
Genital Haemorrhage (bleeding from genital): 6 people, 12.77%
Pain: 5 people, 10.64%
Abdominal Pain Lower: 5 people, 10.64%
Abdominal Distension: 5 people, 10.64%
Depression: 4 people, 8.51%
Hair Loss: 4 people, 8.51%
Rashes (redness): 4 people, 8.51%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 4 people, 8.51%
Chest Pain: 3 people, 6.38%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 1 person, 2.13%
Heavy Or Prolong Menstrual Bleeding: 1 person, 2.13%
Dysmenorrhea (painful menstruation): 1 person, 2.13%
Drowsiness: 1 person, 2.13%
Depression: 1 person, 2.13%
Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 1 person, 2.13%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Acne (2,344 conditions)

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on levonorgestrel (the active ingredients of Skyla) and Skyla (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).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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