LoSeasonique Warnings and Precautions

It is important to review LoSeasonique warnings and precautions with your healthcare provider before starting this birth control pill. For instance, tell your healthcare provider about any existing medical conditions you have and any other medications you are taking. Other warnings and precautions include the safety of taking LoSeasonique if you have certain allergies or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

What Should I Tell My Healthcare Provider Before Taking LoSeasonique?

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

Migraines
A history of blood clots or a clotting disorder
High blood pressure (hypertension)
High cholesterol
Depression
An irregular heart rhythm (arrhythmia)
Diabetes
Chest pain
A history of heart attack or stroke
Liver disease, such as liver failure, cirrhosis, hepatitis, or liver tumors
Problems with your heart valves
Kidney disease, such as kidney failure (renal failure)
Cancer (or if you have had cancer in the past)
Yellowing of the whites of the eyes or skin (jaundice) during a prior pregnancy or oral contraceptive use
Gallbladder disease
Unexplained vaginal bleeding
Any allergies, including allergies to foods, dyes, or preservatives.

Also, let your healthcare provider know if you:

Are obese
Have an upcoming surgery
Smoke cigarettes
Are pregnant or thinking of becoming pregnant
Are breastfeeding.

You should also make sure to tell your healthcare provider about any other medicines you are taking, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.

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