Precautions and Warnings With Levora

Be sure to talk to your healthcare provider about the precautions and warnings with Levora to minimize risks and help ensure that this form of birth control is right for you. You should not use Levora if you have uncontrolled high blood pressure, an irregular heart rhythm, or liver disease. It is important to know that Levora may increase the risk of blood clots, strokes, and heart attacks.

 

Levora: What Should I Tell My Healthcare Provider?

Levora® (levonorgestrel/ethinyl estradiol) is a generic version of Nordette®. You should talk with your healthcare provider prior to using Levora if you have:
 
Also, let your healthcare provider know if you:
 
  • Smoke cigarettes
  • Are pregnant or thinking of becoming pregnant
  • Are breastfeeding.
     
You should also be sure to tell your healthcare provider about all other medicines you are taking, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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