Precautions and Warnings With Enpresse

There are many precautions and warnings with Enpresse to be aware of, including important information on who should not use this form of birth control. You should not use Enpresse if you have an irregular heart rhythm, a blood clotting disorder, or uncontrolled high blood pressure. Enpresse may increase your risk of developing breast cancer or cervical cancer, benign liver tumors, and blood clots.

Enpresse Birth Control Pills

Enpresse: What Should I Tell My Healthcare Provider?

Enpresse^® (levonorgestrel/ethinyl estradiol) is a generic version of Triphasil^®. You should talk with your healthcare provider prior to using Enpresse if you have:

High cholesterol
An irregular heart rhythm (arrhythmia)
Gallbladder disease
High blood pressure (hypertension)
A clotting disorder or have ever had a blood clot
Diabetes
Depression
Migraines or other severe headaches
Had a heart attack or stroke
Had a blood clot or a clotting disorder
Chest pain
Problems with your heart valves
Yellowing of the eyes or skin during a prior pregnancy or oral contraceptive use
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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