"Vizanna" - a drug for the treatment of disorders of the female reproductive system. Due to the dienogest included in the composition, Vizanna is able to have a powerful progestogen effect. Hundreds of thousands of women have been able to improve their reproductive system thanks to this drug. However, against the background of the reception, the question often arises of the compatibility of alcohol and Byzantine. Is it possible to drink a few glasses of wine on the background of treatment? And if a woman is used to more substantial dosages of alcohol, what should she do in that case? The article reveals the features of compatibility between alcohol and Vizanna, describes the possible health consequences, and also gives tips on overcoming the desire to drink alcohol during treatment.
Composition, release form and pharmacological action of the drug
The form of the drug is white tablets, biconvex, 2 mg of the active substance in each. The package contains 2, 6 or 12 blisters of 14 tablets each. Depending on this number, the cost of packaging can vary - from one and a half to four thousand rubles. Prices differ slightly depending on the place of purchase: the margin of the pharmacy chain may be different.
The main active ingredient of the drug is dienogest. The substance has a pronounced progestogen and antiandrogenic effect, that is, it is able to suppress the activity of male hormones in the female body. This property is used in medicine for the treatment of many diseases of the female reproductive system. The most popular "Vizanna" with endometriosis, as well as the inability to conceive a child (infertility). The drug should be taken only as directed by a gynecologist or doctor of a similar profile. Against the background of Vizannaya therapy, the amount of estrogen produced by the ovaries decreases. As a result, their concentration in blood plasma also decreases. Dienogest is a synthetic analogue of the natural hormone, therefore, when it is taken, side effects are possible. Against the background of constant intake, initial decidualization of endometrial tissues is observed, and atrophy of the overgrown endometrium, the so-called foci, is almost always achieved over time.
The peculiarity of Vizanne is that this drug does not affect the amount of enzymes in the liver - as a result, in the blood test, the indicators of bilirubin, ALT, AST should not deviate from the norm. If a similar clinical picture is observed on the background of taking, then we can talk about impaired liver function, but not the reason for taking the drug. The density of bone tissue also does not change during administration. The level of lipids also remains the same against the background of taking "Byzantine". Other hormonal drugs almost always in one direction or another change these indicators. "Vizanne" to a moderate degree leads to a decrease in estrogen in the ovaries.
The maximum concentration of the hormone is observed one and a half hours after administration. The bioavailability of the drug is 90%. In human blood plasma, dienogest is fairly strong and well forms bonds with albumin - about 90%, the remaining 10% is contained in human blood in the form of free steroids. The metabolites of the drug are excreted through the urinary system and with feces. The half-life of the dienogest from the body is about nine and a half hours. The fully active substance is excreted from the body of a woman about a day after the time of administration. Knowing this feature of the drug, you should take the pill at the same time daily. With regular use, the concentration of dienogest can increase by about 1.2 times. The duration of admission is calculated by the attending physician.
Indications for taking the drug
Instructions for use with "Vizanne" reports that the drug can be effective in the following cases:
- dienogest is able to suppress the amount of estrogens and some other hormones - as a result, endometrial growth stops - thanks to this property, the drug is actively prescribed to women who have been diagnosed with endometriosis;
- pelvic pain of a hormonal nature, which is sharp and cyclical in nature;
- lengthening of menstrual bleeding of a hormonal nature;
- infertility is also listed in the list of indications for the drug, however, against the background of therapy, conception is unlikely, and doctors recommend to be protected. After a course of treatment, according to many patients, a long-awaited pregnancy ensued;
- in some cases, "Byzantine" is prescribed in order to increase the abundance of menstrual flow, this is due to the ability of the dienogest to stabilize the hormonal background.
Primary and indirect contraindications
The drug has the following contraindications:
- hypersensitivity of the patient to the metabolites of dienogest (the main active component of the drug "Visanne");
- thrombophlebitis in the acute phase of the course;
- venous thromboembolism in both chronic and acute stages;
- uterine bleeding of unknown etiology;
- diabetes mellitus with a complication in the form of vascular formations;
- diseases of the cardiovascular system - in particular ischemic disease, strokes, transient ischemic attacks;
- chronic liver diseases that lead to a change in liver tests;
- pregnant jaundice;
- glucose intolerance;
- various pathologies of carbohydrate metabolism;
- malignant neoplasms;
- hormone-dependent tumors;
- age to 18 years.
Instructions for use indicate that the use of "Vizanne" should be used with caution in the following conditions and diseases:
- endogenous clinical depression;
- anxiety and depressive disorders;
- ectopic pregnancy in the past or its suspicion of the present;
- arterial hypertension;
- heart failure;
- toxic hepatitis;
- hyperlipidemia.
Possible side effects and recommended dosage
The following side effects may occur during administration of Vizanne:
- from the hemopoietic system, the development of iron deficiency anemia is possible;
- the development of nutritional disorders and pathologies is not ruled out, for example, an increase in body weight, in some cases a decrease (the process depends on the hormonal balance in the woman’s body at the time of admission and her individual reaction to the dienogest);
- metabolic disorders - swelling, weight jumps due to fluid retention, weight gain for the same reason;
- from the digestive tract: bloating, feeling of fullness, flatulence, nausea, indigestion, diarrhea (especially in the first days of admission, later, as a rule, digestion works), in relatively rare cases, inflammatory diseases of the gastrointestinal tract can develop against the background of receiving "Byzantine";
- on the part of the skin, the development of acne is possible, many women complain that purulent acne appears on the skin of the face and in the neck, back, dry skin, unusual before. Hyperhidrosis is also observed - increased sweating in the armpits, palms, soles. Sometimes hirsutism develops against the background of taking "Byzanne" - hair growth on a female body in a male type;
- dandruff, violation of the sebaceous glands on the scalp, hair loss, dermatitis in the scalp area are possible, in rare cases, taking the drug can trigger the onset of androgenetic alopecia;
- from the organs of the reproductive system: enlargement and soreness of the nipples, soreness of the mammary glands, cysts on the ovaries, uterine bleeding of various intensities, pains of unknown etiology in the pelvic area, dry mucous membranes of the vulvovaginal region, cystic or fibrous mastopathy, compaction in the mammary glands;
- from the side of the central nervous system: headache, migraine with and without aura, sleep problems - insomnia and interruptions in the sleep phase, depressive and anxiety disorders, unmotivated irritation and, in some cases, aggressiveness provoked by a change in the hormonal background during Visan therapy;
- on the part of the organs of vision - dryness of the mucous membranes of the eyeballs, ringing in the ears;
- on the part of the cardiovascular system: circulatory problems, tachycardia, arterial hypertension, arrhythmia, jumps in blood pressure;
- on the part of the skeletal system: pains localized in the lumbar region, bone pain, muscle cramps, heaviness and unpleasant sensation in the area of the feet and hands;
- from the organs of the urinary system: the urinary tract becomes more vulnerable and susceptible to infections; as a result, the likelihood of inflammatory and infectious diseases increases.
Due to the fact that the drug is hormonal and can potentially cause the development of many side effects, self-administration is strictly prohibited. The exact dosage and duration of administration can only be prescribed by the attending physician. In order to minimize the possibility of side effects, you should notify your doctor in advance of the presence of certain chronic diseases. Perhaps, as a result, other therapy will be selected.
You can start the course of administration on any day of the menstrual cycle. Often, women believe that hormonal drugs should be drunk only in the first days of the cycle. For "Byzantine" this is not essential: the drug will not change the intensity of its action, regardless of when it was started. As a rule, one tablet is prescribed per day at the same time, in some cases (depending on the diagnosis and clinical picture), two tablets per day may be recommended.
Vizanne and alcohol: is it possible to combine?
This issue is of concern to many women, since the duration of the intake is usually about several months. One way or another, holidays fall on this time. Many women prefer to drink alcohol simply on weekends, without reference to celebrations and holidays. Is alcohol possible with Vizanne? This question excites so many women. Alcohol and Byzantine compatibility are not the best. Moreover: taking alcohol during treatment reduces it simply to zero.
In fact, Vizanne and alcohol (reviews by competent doctors confirm this fact) are direct antagonists. Ethanol adversely affects the cells of the body, provokes the release of the hormone estrogen and is, in fact, the main reason for the uncontrolled growth of the endometrium. As a result, the question "Is alcohol possible with Vizanne" does not make any sense.
Taking pills is aimed at reducing the endometrium, and alcohol, on the contrary, provokes its growth. "Byzantine" and alcohol can be consumed - only there is no sense in such a "treatment". Moreover, it is possible to enhance the toxic effect of ethyl alcohol, which is found in any alcoholic drink, on internal organs. In particular, the combination of "Byzantine" and alcohol can aggravate the condition of a patient who had a history of chronic diseases of the pancreas and liver. This will be expressed at the physical level in violation of digestion, the appearance of a feeling of nausea after eating, possibly yellowing of the sclera and skin.
The compatibility of "Byzantine" and alcohol, as a rule, interests those women who, for personal reasons, are not able to deny themselves the pleasure of drinking alcohol. Many thus relax, relieve tension. But do not forget at this moment about the therapy "Visan". Is it possible to drink alcohol during therapy, also depends on the doses and the drink itself.
Various alcoholic drinks on the background of drug treatment
Regardless of strength, taste and other characteristics, all alcoholic beverages contain ethyl alcohol. This is exactly the substance that causes intoxication and provokes imaginary relaxation.
Alcohol with "Vizanne" at the beginning of the course is acceptable - but only if it is 50-60 ml of dry or sweet natural wine, not fortified. Stronger drinks contain more ethyl alcohol, which leads to a negative effect on metabolism and the hormonal system. As a result, the action of "Byzantine" weakens or completely disappears.
Is it possible to take alcohol during therapy if a woman likes beer? This drink is not strong, but its lovers rarely stop at one mug and prefer to drink a few. As a result, the woman complains to the doctor that she combined alcohol and Vizanne, while wondering why many side effects developed. Almost all gynecologists when prescribing the drug warn that you should refrain from drinking alcohol during therapy.
Is it possible to take alcohol while taking "Byzantine" if you do not drink pills for several days, at least during the holiday? No, this will reduce the entire effectiveness of therapy to zero. The meaning of taking hormonal drugs is in constant intake, so that the level of hormones does not fall below a certain level. Alcohol with Vizanne, even if you take a break in treatment, will reduce the body's defenses and have a negative effect on the state of internal organs and the nervous system. As a result, you will actually have to start the therapy again from scratch.
Oddly enough, but women often have a question about the compatibility of "Byzantine" and alcohol. Reviews of patients indicate that many experiment with such combinations at their own peril and risk. As a result, treatment goes down the drain, and girls leave negative reviews on the effectiveness of the drug on the Internet.
Is it possible to combine "Byzanne" and alcohol: reviews of women
The drug is really high quality. This is confirmed by numerous reviews of the "Byzantine". "Is it possible to drink alcohol while taking it?" - such a question one way or another each asks itself with a long course of treatment. And almost all hormonal drugs are taken in a rather long course, about three to four months, sometimes even longer.
Reviews of girls who, at their own peril and risk, decided to take alcoholic beverages during therapy, report that the effectiveness of treatment has decreased. On the second ultrasound, as a rule, there are no noticeable changes for the better - or they are not as significant as expected. Reviews about "Byzantine" and alcohol, which were taken in parallel, also indicate that the severity of the hangover syndrome is brighter. This is especially noticeable if the girl allowed herself to take a relatively large amount of alcoholic drink: in the morning, severe swelling of the tissues, nausea and vomiting, digestive upset, severe headache are noticeable.
Features of dependence on ethyl alcohol
If for one reason or another there is no way to refuse to take alcohol, is it possible to cancel the Byzanne at all? Oddly enough, women often turn to doctors with similar questions. If a similar question has arisen that puts one’s own health on one side of the scale, and alcohol addiction on the other, then one should seriously think about the need to visit a psychologist whose specialization includes working with addicted people.
There are three stages of alcoholism. Many women are frightened by the word "alcoholism", but if there is no way to refuse to take alcohol during treatment, then this is the disease.
- The first stage of alcoholism is characterized by the need to drink at least a small amount of alcohol on holidays and weekends. The goal of the patient at this stage is to feel a certain mythical relaxation, security. A woman wants problems to go by the wayside - and this is easy to achieve after a few glasses of wine. Of course, at this stage there is still no physical dependence on alcohol. But there is already psychological - and this is much worse. A person is often ready to refuse treatment incompatible with alcohol, only in order not to deny himself an imaginary "relaxation" in the evenings and weekends. If you turn to a psychologist or psychotherapist at this stage, then you can successfully avoid the progression of addiction.
- In the second stage, the habit intensifies, chronic diseases of the internal organs develop due to the regular toxic effects of ethyl alcohol. The nervous system also suffers to no lesser extent. A person with a second stage of alcohol dependence becomes irritable, pessimistic, people around him often notice changes in his character not for the better. All this is quite natural - after all, each episode of alcohol consumption leads to the death of hundreds of thousands of nerve cells and toxic shock to internal organs, as well as a malfunction in the production of hormones.Therefore, it is unacceptable to combine the intake of "Byzantine" and alcohol. Can I drink "Vizanne" in alcoholism in the second stage? Theoretically, it is possible, but only the benefits of such a reception will not be. It is necessary to achieve remission, completely abandon the use of any amount of any alcoholic beverages, and then directly engage in the restoration of health.
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- severe forms of anemia;
- nausea, vomiting;
- pancreatic dysfunction;
- diarrhea, flatulence;
- skin rashes, itching;
- toxic effects on the liver;
- attention disorders, anxiety;
- problems with sleep for several days after the fact of abuse;
- pelvic pain.
These consequences relate to those who specifically allow the abuse of drinks with ethyl alcohol in the composition. If a woman can sip 50-60 ml of quality wine once a month, then, of course, such consequences will not affect her.
It is especially harmful to drink alcoholic beverages of any strength during the treatment period of "Byzannaya" girls 18-20 years old. At this time, bones and bone tissue are still actively forming. By itself, the drug causes a decrease in the mineral density of bone tissue, and by binding to ethanol and its derivatives, it can cause early osteoporosis.
Doctor's advice: how to refuse to take alcohol during treatment
If a woman noted the inability to stop drinking alcohol for one reason or another, even against the background of treatment with a serious hormonal drug, and is ready to look for ways to reduce her addiction, then you should listen to the following tips:
- so that during the feast and holidays, you would like to drink less alcohol, you should lean on foods and dishes rich in simple carbohydrates;
- it is recommended to look more often in textbooks and manuals for doctors, which describe in detail and truthfully the effect of alcoholic beverages on the physical and mental state;
- if there is a financial opportunity, you should visit a psychotherapist and have a conversation on the topic of why it is so necessary to “relax” with alcohol even while taking a serious hormonal drug;
- if alcoholism has already gone far, and a woman can’t imagine her life without alcohol, then you need to think about visiting rehabilitation centers and registering with a specialized narcologist. There is nothing shameful in this - medicine has already helped millions of people around the world to cope with such conditions.