Precautions and Warnings With Tri-Previfem

To reduce the risk of pregnancy or other side effects, talk to your healthcare provider about precautions and warnings with Tri-Previfem before starting this form of birth control. Certain women should not use Tri-Previfem, including those with severe hypertension, heart disease, or liver disease. Tell your healthcare provider about all medical conditions you have and any medications you are taking before using Tri-Previfem.

Tri-Previfem Birth Control

Tri-Previfem: What Should I Tell My Healthcare Provider?

Tri-Previfem™ (norgestimate/ethinyl estradiol) is a generic version of Ortho Tri-Cyclen^®. You should talk with your healthcare provider prior to using it if you have:

Depression
Migraines or other severe headaches
A history of heart attack or stroke
A history of blood clots or a clotting disorder
Chest pain
High blood pressure (hypertension)
Diabetes
Problems with your heart valves
Yellowing of the eyes or skin during a prior pregnancy or oral contraceptive use
High cholesterol
Gallbladder disease
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:

Will be having surgery
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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