Lo/Ovral Warnings and Precautions

Before using Lo/Ovral, warnings and precautions for this form of birth control should be discussed with your healthcare provider. Certain women should not use Lo/Ovral, including those with an irregular heart rhythm, uncontrolled high blood pressure, or liver disease. Since Lo/Ovral can worsen some medical conditions, make sure to tell your healthcare provider about any existing conditions you have before starting the pill.

Lo/Ovral Birth Control Pills

Lo/Ovral: What Should I Tell My Healthcare Provider?

You should talk with your healthcare provider prior to using Lo/Ovral^® (norgestrel/ethinyl estradiol) if you have:

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

Smoke cigarettes
Will be having surgery
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.

(Lo/Ovral is equivalent to Cryselle^® and Low-Ogestrel^® birth control pills. The information in this article also applies to both of these medications.)

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