Precautions and Warnings With Low-Ogestrel

Since combined oral contraceptives are not suitable for all women, talk to your healthcare provider about precautions and warnings with Low-Ogestrel before using it. The medication may worsen certain medical conditions or increase the risk of heart attacks, blood clots, and strokes. Precautions and warnings with Low-Ogestrel also extend to women who have liver disease, uncontrolled high blood pressure, or an irregular heart rhythm.

Low-Ogestrel Drug Information

Low-Ogestrel: What Should I Tell My Healthcare Provider?

Low-Ogestrel^® (norgestrel/ethinyl estradiol) is a generic version of Lo/Ovral^®. You should talk with your healthcare provider prior to using it if you have:

A blood clotting disorder (or have ever had a blood clot)
Chest pain
High blood pressure (hypertension)
Migraines or other severe headaches
Diabetes
An irregular heart rhythm (arrhythmia)
Problems with your heart valves
Yellowing of the eyes or skin during a prior pregnancy or oral contraceptive use
High cholesterol
Gallbladder disease
Depression
A history of heart attack or stroke
Liver disease, such as liver failure, cirrhosis, hepatitis, or liver tumors
Cancer (or if you have had cancer in the past)
Unexplained vaginal bleeding.

Also, let your healthcare provider know if you:

Smoke cigarettes
Will be having surgery
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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