Precautions and Warnings With Tri-Legest Fe (Cont.)

Who Should Not Use Tri-Legest Fe?

You should not use Tri-Legest Fe if you:
 
  • Are allergic to Tri-Legest Fe, norethindrone, ethinyl estradiol, or any of the inactive components used to make this contraceptive. Your healthcare provider or pharmacist has a list of the inactive components.
 
  • Have a history of breast cancer or endometrial cancer (cancer of the lining of the uterus).
 
  • Have undiagnosed abnormal genital bleeding.
 
  • Have a blood clotting disorder that causes you to clot too easily or have ever had a blood clot.
 
 
 
  • Have had yellowing of the whites of the eyes or skin (jaundice) during a prior pregnancy or oral contraceptive use.
 
  • Have liver tumors or cancer.
 
  • Are pregnant or think you might be pregnant.
     

Precautions and Warnings With Tri-Legest Fe: Final Thoughts

There are a number of situations in which Tri-Legest Fe should not be used, along with several precautions and warnings people should be aware of before using this form of contraception. However, it is possible that not all of the warnings or precautions were discussed in this article. Therefore, you should talk with your healthcare provider about the specific precautions and warnings with Tri-Legest Fe that may apply to you.
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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