GENERIC NAME: NORGESTREL - ORAL CONTRACEPTIVE (nor-JESS-trel)
BRAND NAME(S): Ovrette
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USES: This medication is used to prevent pregnancy.
HOW TO USE: Take the first pill on day 1 of menstruation. Use an additional form of birth control for the first two days if you are instructed to start this medication on any other day. Take it with food or immediately after a meal to prevent stomach upset. This medication should be taken daily at the very same time each day. Use an additional form of birth control during the first month of taking this medication, since you will be getting used to a regular schedule of taking this medication. Use an additional form of birth control if you are having regular periods on this medication, since ovulation may be occurring (and you could become pregnant). Read the patient information sheet that should be dispensed with this medication, and if you have questions regarding it, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
SIDE EFFECTS: This medication may cause weight gain, depression, fatigue, acne, oily scalp, hair loss, decrease in breast size and may increase susceptibility to yeast infections. If these effects persist or become intolerable, inform your doctor. Notify your doctor if you experience any of the following while taking this medication: dizziness or fainting, sudden severe headache, vision changes, numbness or tingling in the arms or legs, swelling of the hands or feet, acute chest pain, shortness of breath, pain in the calves accompanied by swelling, warmth or redness, symptoms of jaundice (dark urine, clay colored stools, yellowing of eyes or skin, severe itching, abdominal pain), changes in vaginal bleeding (spotting, breakthrough bleeding, prolonged or complete stoppage of bleeding). If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
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You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit the FDA MedWatch website or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
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