Kelnor Warnings and Precautions

To help reduce risks or complications, talk to your healthcare provider about the warnings and precautions with Kelnor before using this birth control pill. You should not use the drug if you have heart disease, liver tumors, or certain allergies. In addition, Kelnor may increase the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and blood clots. Kelnor warnings and precautions also extend to women who are pregnant or breastfeeding.

 

Kelnor: What Should I Tell My Healthcare Provider?

You should talk with your healthcare provider prior to using Kelnor™ (ethynodiol diacetate/ethinyl estradiol) if you have:
 
Also, let your healthcare provider know if you:
 
  • Have an upcoming surgery
  • Smoke cigarettes
  • Are pregnant or thinking of becoming pregnant
  • Are breastfeeding.
     
Make sure to tell your healthcare provider about any other medications you are taking, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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