![]() Drug information contained herein may be time sensitive. ('Multum') is accurate, up-to-date, and complete, but no guarantee is made to that effect. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-80.Įvery effort has been made to ensure that the information provided by Cerner Multum, Inc. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. symptoms of depression -sleep problems, weakness, tired feeling, mood changes.changes in the pattern or severity of migraine headaches.swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet.severe headache, pounding in your neck or ears.liver problems -loss of appetite, upper stomach pain, tiredness, fever, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes).heart attack symptoms -chest pain or pressure, pain spreading to your jaw or shoulder, nausea, sweating.signs of a blood clot -sudden vision loss, stabbing chest pain, feeling short of breath, coughing up blood, pain or warmth in one or both legs.signs of a stroke -sudden numbness or weakness (especially on one side of the body), sudden severe headache, slurred speech, problems with vision or balance. ![]() Stop using birth control pills and call your doctor at once if you have: On Sunday, throw out the rest of the pack and start a new pack that day. If you are a Sunday starter, keep taking a pill every day until Sunday. If you miss 3 active pills in a row in Week 1, 2, or 3, throw out the pack and start a new pack on the same day if you are a Day 1 starter. If you miss 2 active pills in a row in Week 3, throw out the pack and start a new pack the same day if you are a Day 1 starter. Use back-up birth control for at least 7 days following the missed pills. Then take 1 pill per day for the rest of the pack. If you miss 2 active pills in a row in Week 1 or 2, take 2 pills per day for 2 days in a row. If you miss 1 active pill, take 2 pills on the day you remember. Missing a pill increases your risk of becoming pregnant. While taking birth control pills, you will need to visit your doctor regularly.įollow the instructions provided with your medicine. Any doctor or surgeon who treats you should know that you are using estradiol and levonorgestrel. If you need major surgery or will be on long-term bed rest, you may need to stop using this medicine for a short time. Use a back-up birth control if you are sick with severe vomiting or diarrhea. Tell your doctor if this bleeding continues or is very heavy. You may have breakthrough bleeding, especially during the first 3 months. Your period will usually begin while you are using these reminder pills. Some birth control packs contain "reminder" pills to keep you on your regular cycle. You may get pregnant if you do not take one pill daily. When the pills run out, start a new pack the following day. Take one pill every day, no more than 24 hours apart. You may need to use back-up birth control, such as condoms with spermicide, when you first start using this medicine. fibrocystic breast disease, lumps, nodules, or an abnormal mammogram.įollow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets.jaundice caused by pregnancy or birth control pills.diabetes, gallbladder disease, underactive thyroid.high cholesterol or triglycerides, or if you are overweight.heart problems, high blood pressure, or if you are prone to having blood clots.if you take any hepatitis C medication containing ombitasvir/paritaprevir/ritonavir (Technivie).severe migraine headaches (aura, numbness, vision changes), especially if you are older than 35 or.unusual vaginal bleeding that has not been checked by a doctor.a history of hormone-related cancer, or cancer of the breast, uterus/cervix, or vagina.circulation problems (especially if caused by diabetes).an increased risk of having blood clots due to a heart problem or a hereditary blood disorder.heart disease (chest pain, coronary artery disease, history of heart attack, stroke, or blood clot).untreated or uncontrolled high blood pressure. ![]() You should not take birth control pills if you have:
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