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Lo/Ovral Medication Drug
Information
The following information is
intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and
judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare
professional. It should not be construed to indicate that use of
the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult
your healthcare professional before using this drug.
Online Lo/Ovral Use Indication:
Lo/Ovral
Oral contraceptives (birth-control pills)
are used to prevent pregnancy. Estrogen and progestin are two female sex
hormones. Combinations of estrogen and progestin work by preventing the
release of eggs from the ovaries (ovulation) and changing the cervical
mucus and the lining of the uterus. Oral contraceptives are a very
effective method of birth control, but they do not prevent the spread of
AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases.
Lo/Ovral
Oral contraceptives come in packets of 21 or 28 tablets to take by mouth
once a day. To avoid upset stomach, take oral contraceptives with food or
milk. Take the tablet routinely at the same time every day (e.g., after
dinner or at bedtime) to help you remember to take the tablet regularly.
Missing doses increases your risk of becoming pregnant.
When first starting on this medicine, use an additional method of birth
control until you have correctly taken 7 days' worth of medicine.
If you have a 21-tablet packet, take one tablet daily for 21 days and then
none for seven days. Then start a new packet.
If you have a 28-tablet packet, take one tablet daily for 28 days. The
last seven tablets are a different color. These tablets are not
birth-control pills; they contain iron (ferrous fumarate) or an inactive
ingredient. You should take
Lo/Ovral
one tablet daily
continuously for 28 days in the order specified in your packet, starting a
new packet the day after taking your 28th tablet.
Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully concerning when
to take your first tablet (on the first or fifth day of your menstrual
period or on the first Sunday after or on which bleeding begins). Take the
oral contraceptive exactly as directed. Do not take
Lo/Ovral
more or less of it
or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop taking
this medicine without talking to your doctor.
If you have recently given birth, wait until 4 weeks after giving birth to
begin taking oral contraceptives.
Before taking
Lo/Ovral
oral contraceptives,
ask your pharmacist or doctor for a copy of the manufacturer's information
for the patient and read it carefully.
Medication Lo/Ovral Side Effects:
Lo/Ovral
Oral contraceptives
may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are
severe or do not go away:
upset stomach
vomiting
stomach cramps or bloating
diarrhea
constipation
gingivitis (swelling of the gum tissue)
weight gain or weight loss
brown or black skin patches
acne
swelling of the hands, feet, or lower legs (fluid retention)
hair growth in unusual places
bleeding or spotting between menstrual periods
changes in menstrual flow
painful or missed periods
breast tenderness, enlargement, or discharge
difficulty wearing contact lenses
Some
Lo/Ovral
side effects can be
serious. The following symptoms are uncommon, but if you experience any of
them, call your doctor immediately:
severe headache
shortness of breath
severe vomiting
partial or complete loss of vision
double vision
speech problems
dizziness or faintness
weakness or numbness of an arm or leg
crushing chest pain or chest heaviness
coughing up blood
calf pain
severe stomach pain
yellowing of the skin or eyes
severe depression
unusual bleeding
loss of appetite
extreme tiredness, weakness, or lack of energy
fever
dark-colored urine
light-colored stool
rash
Lo/Ovral
Oral contraceptives
may increase the risk of developing endometrial and breast cancer,
gallbladder disease, liver tumors, heart attack, stroke, and blood clots.
Talk to your doctor about the risks of taking this medication.
Oral contraceptives may cause other side effects. Call your doctor if you
have any unusual problems while taking this medication.
Precautions on using Lo/Ovral
Before taking Lo/Ovral oral
contraceptives,
tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to estrogen,
progestin, or any other medications.
tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription
medications, vitamins, and nutritional supplements you are taking. Be sure
to mention any of the following: acetaminophen (APAP, Tylenol);
antibiotics; anticoagulants ('blood thinners') such as warfarin (Coumadin);
atorvastatin (Lipitor); clofibrate (Atromid-S); cyclosporine (Neoral,
Sandimmune); griseofulvin (Fulvicin, Grifulvin, Grisactin); HIV protease
inhibitors such as indinavir (Crixivan) and ritonavir (Norvir);
medications for seizures such as carbamazepine (Tegretol), phenobarbital
(Luminal, Solfoton), phenytoin (Dilantin), and topiramate (Topamax);
morphine (Kadian, MS Contin, MSIR, others); oral steroids such as
dexamethasone (Decadron, Dexone), methylprednisolone (Medrol), prednisone
(Deltasone), and prednisolone (Prelone); phenylbutazone; rifabutin (Mycobutin);
rifampin (Rifadin, Rimactane); temazepam (Restoril); theophylline (Theobid,
Theo-Dur); and thyroid medication such as levothyroxine (Levothroid,
Levoxyl, Synthroid). Before taking Yasmin, tell your doctor and pharmacist
if you are taking angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors such as
benazepril (Lotensin), enalapril (Vasotec), and lisinopril (Prinivil,
Zestril); angiotensin II antagonists such as irbesartan (Avapro), losartan
(Cozaar), and valsartan (Diovan); aspirin and other nonsteroidal
anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDS) such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin)
and naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn); diuretics ('water pills') such as
amiloride (Midamor), spironolactone (Aldactone), and triamterene (Dyrenium);
or heparin. Your doctor may need to change the doses of your medications
or monitor you carefully for side effects.
tell your doctor what herbal products you are taking, especially St.
John's wort.
tell your doctor if you have or have ever had breast lumps or cancer;
endometrial cancer; high blood pressure; high blood cholesterol and fats;
diabetes (high blood sugar); asthma; stroke; blood clots; toxemia (high
blood pressure during pregnancy); heart attack; epilepsy (seizures);
migraine headaches; depression; liver, heart, gallbladder, or kidney
disease; adrenal insufficiency (for Yasmin); jaundice (yellowing of the
skin or eyes); vaginal bleeding between menstrual periods; and excessive
weight gain and fluid retention (bloating) during the menstrual cycle.
do not take Lo/Ovral oral
contraceptives if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are
breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking oral contraceptives,
call your doctor immediately.
if you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the doctor or
dentist that you are taking oral contraceptives.
tell your doctor and pharmacist if you wear contact lenses. If you notice
changes in vision or ability to wear your lenses while taking hormone
replacement therapy, see an eye doctor.
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